Sunday 19th October 2025

This Sunday we hear one of Jesus’ more impolite parables — the story of the persistent widow who simply refuses to give up. It’s a reminder that faith isn’t always neat or polite. Sometimes it’s noisy, stubborn, and full of late-night prayers that knock and keep on knocking.

And to carry the theme forward, on Thursday 30th October at 7.00pm (details below), we’ll be showing The Shawshank Redemption here at church — a film that beautifully captures perseverance and faith in the face of despair. After the movie, I’ll offer a short reflection on how its story echoes the hope Christ calls us to. There’ll be popcorn, good company, and perhaps a little grace found in the dark. So do come this Sunday, and bring someone who might need that reminder of hope.

Every blessing, Mark

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