Dear Friends

Happy New Year – as we journey through 2026 together, I pray that we will see lots of opportunities to be together, having fun together and acknowledging the joy in our lives. May we support each other through the trials that will come our way too.

The Bible verse for this year is:-

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Philippians 4:13.

This verse will be available as a fridge magnet again from next Sunday 11th January 2026 at the back of church to collect.

This Sunday is Epiphany Sunday and as before I give you the Epiphany blessing, using chalk (at the back of St James) to mark the lintel of your front door as follows:-

20 + C + M + B + 26

The Magi, Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar (C M B)

Followed the star of God’s Son who became human two thousand (20)

And twenty-six (26) years ago.

May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the New Year. Amen

Visit, O Lord, this home with the gladness of your presence. Bless all who live or visit here with the gift of your love; and grant that we may show your love to each other and to all whose lives we touch. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of you; guide, comfort and strengthen us in peace, O Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.

Every blessing for 2026.

Alison