This Sunday, our diocese says goodbye to Bishop John Holbrook, who has served as the Bishop of Brixworth in our Diocese since 2011, as he retires. During his time in the diocese, he has overseen confirmations, clergy licensing, ordination discernment, and the development of curates. He also served as acting diocesan bishop during the vacancy. … Continue reading Farewell Bishop John Holbrook: A Legacy of Faith and Support
Author: Shakeel Nurmahi
Is Following Jesus Worth the Cost?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 7th September 2025. Bible Reading: Luke 14.25-33 What did you want to be growing up? When I was a child, the first thing that I wanted to be was a chemistry teacher. I had this kitchen chemistry set (cool, right?) and I loved testing the PH of different foods … Continue reading Is Following Jesus Worth the Cost?
How to Cope with A Level Results: Embracing God’s Plan
This week, 18-year-olds across the country received their A Level results. Results day marks the culmination of many years of hard work by students. After dedicating countless hours and tireless effort to their A Levels and other qualifications, results day is the grand reveal at the end of it all. Did I pass? Did I … Continue reading How to Cope with A Level Results: Embracing God’s Plan
Summers With Dadi Showed Me God’s Kingdom
This sermon was preached on Sunday 10th August 2025. Bible Reading: Luke 12:32-34 You can tell it’s the summer holidays at the moment. There are several clues that give it away. First, people are coming and going from Sunday to Sunday, depending on who is on holiday. Second, people seem much more relaxed, indicating that … Continue reading Summers With Dadi Showed Me God’s Kingdom
Understanding God’s Riches in Times of Economic Change
This week, the Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, the lowest in over two years. There will be a mix of feelings towards this change. Some will feel delighted, while others will be worried. These types of changes are meant to have a positive effect, but we will only know the outcome … Continue reading Understanding God’s Riches in Times of Economic Change
The Importance of Being Present: Lessons from Martha and Mary
In every marriage, there are two types of people. Look at your own marriage, or your parents, or your friends, and you will see there are two types of people. In general, you will find that these two types of people will marry each other. I can see it in my marriage. I can see … Continue reading The Importance of Being Present: Lessons from Martha and Mary
Formative Summer Experiences: Deepen Your Faith
School is out for the summer. As well as a break for the kids and schools, the school summer holidays mark a break for much of society. It’s a chance to rest and recover. It’s also an opportunity to do something different from your regular day-to-day routines. Some kids will get summer jobs, some will … Continue reading Formative Summer Experiences: Deepen Your Faith
What Wimbledon teaches us about being a Christian
Some of you, like me and much of the nation, have been glued to the tennis during this Wimbledon fortnight. I’ve always loved watching Wimbledon ever since that epic Nadal vs. Federer final in 2008 (if you know, you know). But what I find most striking about watching tennis is the long rallies. You see … Continue reading What Wimbledon teaches us about being a Christian
What is the Trinity? God the Trinity is love
This sermon was preached on Sunday 15th June 2025. Bible Reading: John 16:12-15 During the season of Easter, we focused heavily on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and also on his relationship to God the Father. But as we have come into Ascension Day and then Pentecost, we have focused more on God the … Continue reading What is the Trinity? God the Trinity is love
Hearing God in Silence: A Spiritual Journey
Wouldn’t it be so much easier if God made things really clear to us? I mean as clear as a brick wall or flashing neon sign. God, can you write it down for us in black and white? Could you tell us directly what to do? But alas, this is so often not the case, … Continue reading Hearing God in Silence: A Spiritual Journey
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