Reflection for Sunday 15th June 2025Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31, Romans 5.1-5, John 16.12-15In our readings this week, we’re invited to step into the great mystery of the Trinity — not as a problem to solve, but as a relationship to enter. Proverbs paints a vivid picture of Wisdom at God’s side from the very beginning, rejoicing in creation, almost dancing through the universe. The early Church saw in this image a whisper of the Word — Jesus — eternally with the Father, delighting in all that was made.In John’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of the Spirit of truth, who will guide us into all truth. He’s saying: There’s more to come — you’re not alone. The Spirit doesn’t give new teachings, but helps us grow into the truth already given. It’s like standing in a great cathedral: the longer you stand, the more beauty you notice. The Spirit opens our eyes, our ears, our hearts, to what’s always been there.And then Paul, in his letter to the Romans, reminds us why any of this matters: because of love. We have peace with God through Christ. We stand in grace. And even when life is hard — especially then — we’re not abandoned. Suffering produces endurance, endurance character, and character hope… and hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.This is the Trinity at work — the Father creating, the Son redeeming, the Spirit indwelling — not abstract ideas, but the heartbeat of our faith. God is not distant or solitary but dynamic, relational, and always reaching out. We’re invited not just to believe in God but to live within God's love. Perhaps the challenge this Trinity Sunday is to slow down and notice. To dwell a little longer in the mystery. To let the Spirit draw us deeper into the love of Christ. And to rejoice, like Wisdom, in the beauty of it all. Blessings and prayers, Emma
A huge thank you to all those who helped mow, strim, brush, trim, dust, polish, vacuum, mop and lots of other jobs in the church and churchyard last Saturday. Thank you to Dave and Mandy for co-ordinating and to Alison for the drinks and cake which kept us going. The sun shone brightly on the workers and many hands made light work. The church and the churchyard both look great. We are still looking for volunteers to go on a cleaning and/or a mowing and strimming rota. Hopefully it will be easier now that the job has been made manageable. Please email Dave on dd@cddickens.plus.com if you are able to help with the churchyard, Gill on ddh.gmjubb@gmail.com if you are able to help with the cleaning.
8th March: Village Walk5th April: Churchyard Spring Tidy9th May: Annual Village Quiz with Fish and Chips13th July: Garden Party21st September: Harvest Lunch14th November: Would I lie to you Wine and Cheese evening5th December: Wreath making workshop14th December Carols on the Green
