''It is out of the cracked pot that light flows''
This morning Hayley spoke to us about Acts 20:28 and caring for others through our wounds.
Sunday Service 17 July 2022
Gravestones at the Potočari genocide memorial near Srebrenica
Remembering Srebrenica
Today we say a prayer to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day as we remember the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, when, in July 1995, in the first ever United Nations declared safe area, thousands of men and boys were systematically murdered and buried in mass graves. The victims, who were Muslim, were selected for death on the basis of their identity.
Only by remembering can we fight holocaust denial and hatred. Together we say: never again.
You can read more about what happened at https://srebrenica.org.uk
O God of truth and justice,
we remember today the consequences of hatred
in lives brutally extinguished in hearts torn apart
in memories scarred with pain.
As we remember and honour the victims of hatred, lead us to sorrow over the sins of humanity.
Draw close, we pray,
to mothers and sisters,
wives and grandmothers
and all relatives and loved ones left behind, and heal the pain in their souls.
And teach us, O Lord,
to learn how to live for a world
where differences are respected and valued, and where fear and mistrust
can never overwhelm us
nor vengeance be stirred in our hearts.
Give peace we pray, to the people of Srebrenica; that their lives may be restored
through your grace.
Amen.
A prayer written after the first Birmingham marking of Srebrenica Memorial Day on 9th July 2014 by Reverend Julian Francis
Sunday Service 10 July 2022
The story of the Good Samaritan is one that most of us have heard many times. This morning, Jo gave us a fresh and moving take on the familiar tale.
Sunday Service 3 July 2022
Sunday Service 26 June 2022
10 Scriptures to Consider this Refugee Week
As we focus this week on the worldwide refugee crises, here are some verses to consider:
1.EXODUS 22:21
“Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt.”
2.LEVITICUS 19:10
“Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the Lord your God.”
3.LEVITICUS 19:34
“The foreigners residing among you must be treated as native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.”
4.DEUTERONOMY 10:18
“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.”
5.PSALM 146:9
“The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.”
6.ZECHARIAH 7:10
“Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.”
7.MATTHEW 25:35
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
8.JOHN 15:12
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
9.EPHESIANS 2:19
“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.”
10.HEBREWS 13:1-2
“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers for by doing that some have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”
May we remember today that the world’s refugees are our brothers and sisters in Christ. May we be compelled to care for them, to pray for them, to leave our doors open to them. May we be reminded that God is their refuge as well, and that God is ever present with them, just as God is with us. Amen.
With thanks to
https://venture.org/10-scriptures-to-consider-on-this-world-refugee-day/
Little Amal visits Leeds
Little Amal is the giant refugee puppet at the heart of “The Walk”. Since July 2021 she has travelled over 8000km in support of refugees. On Monday evening she came to Leeds and huge numbers of people walking with her up Briggate, through the old commercial centre of Leeds and up to Millenium Square with activities and performances happening along the way.
Little Amal on Albion Place
It is great that so many people respond to a giant refugee puppet but there are so many more real refugees - let us hope that more and more of them will get a warm welcome.
Sunday Service 19 June 2022
This morning Patrick and Heston led us in our worship with help from Jackie and kate. Jonathan shared with us his thoughts on inclusion in the Bible starting with Galations 3:23-29
We’re facing a climate and ecological emergency. What can we do?
The breakdown of the climate is destroying the economy. It will destroy your job, your family, the community, your future. It will lead to war and mass starvation. It will be the biggest disaster in human history. You can sit there and watch it happen, or you can take responsibility to protect everything that is sacred. Come and hear how.
Our Responsibilities as Christians
at This Time
Tuesday 28th June 2022 at 7.00pm
All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Terrace, Burley Leeds, LS6 1NP
More information and booking at: https://bit.ly/3NyZgyE
Refugee Week
Next week (20-26th June) is Refugee Week. This Refugee Week, we’re inviting you to explore the theme of ‘Healing’. Through creativity and conversations, Refugee Week 2022 will be a celebration of community, mutual care, and the human ability to start again.
There will be lots of activities going on, both online and in person. One exciting event for all the family is happening on Monday evening between 6pm and 8pm when Little Amal, the giant refugee puppet, will be walking through the centre of Leeds.
Roof work underway
We are excited to report that work on replacing our roof is now well underway. The work could take about 3 months but by the end of it, we will have a roof fit for the purpose of keeping us dry and warm. The roofing company, GNR, are cataloguing the work on their website.
Needless to say, we are still fundraising so if have a spare shilling that you would like to donate please see our giving page for details.
Sunday Service 12 June 2022
Sunday Service 5 June 2022 - Pentecost
Sunday Service 29 May 2022
Sunday Worship 22 May 2022
Sunday Worship 15 May 2022
Sunday Worship 8th May 2022
This morning our service was led by Jo and Heston with Jonathan sharing with us his thoughts on Hell. The slides from Jonathan’s talk are below the video..
Sunday Worship 1st May 2022
This morning our service was led by Adriaan and Jonathan with Pauline sharing with us her thoughts on Heaven.
Sunday Worship 24th April 2022 - APCM
This morning Heston led our worship and our APCM (Anual Parochial Church Meeting) where we celebrated everything we have done in the last year and started to think about the coming year.