Category Archives: Christ Church

How to do Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong (Psalm 26)

In the movie “The Interpreter” Sylvia Broom (played by Nicole Kidman) is an interpreter working for the United Nations. She overhears a plot to assassinate the president of an African nation. Coincidentally, she was born there. And the president was … Continue reading

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Emmy Kosgei Sings

Emmy Kosgei recently performed a concert at Christ Church, Virginia Water. Here are the photos. Listen to her beautiful music here Read about Emmy here

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Christianity Explored Launch in Burundi

Craig Dyer and I leave for Bujumbura in Burundi on Sunday to launch the new Kirundi translation of Christianity Explored at the invitation of the Anglican Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi. The journey takes us via Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. The BBC … Continue reading

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It all goes back in the box

With many retailers keen to shift unsold Christmas stock by extending the sales in order to make room for their Spring collections, its tempting to think “If I just buy this one more outfit, I’ll be satisfied.” We rationalise ‘need’ … Continue reading

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An Audience with Emmy Kosgie

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Christ Church Virginia Water is Growing

Encouragingly, during 2011, 30 more people attended Christ Church each week on average than in 2010. On Sunday mornings, the increase in attendance was higher, with 38 more people attending each week than in the previous year. During 2011 a … Continue reading

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Seventy Times Seven

Matthew 18:21-35 : Seventy Times Seven At Harvest we thank God for all the lovely food he provides for us. In many countries, people depend entirely on what they can grow themselves. Therefore a good Harvest is very important if … Continue reading

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2020 Vision

2011 Church Council Vision Cast I have three questions for you this morning: 1. What is your ultimate vision of the future? What motivates you to get up in the morning? What excites you about the future? What drives you … Continue reading

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The Art of Brick Laying

I know I shouldn’t but I am writing this on holiday – in Uganda. I haven’t come to stay in a safari park or lie on a sandy beach but to extend a school. With the help of people in … Continue reading

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Turning Wine into Water

Saturday 16th July at Stanlake Park Wine Estate, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 0BN from 2:00pm-6:00pm. There will be wine and cheese tasting with a children’s treasure hunt. Free admission but donations welcome to help provide a well  and permanent buildings for … Continue reading

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