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The Hope of Christmas

So, when we were first asked which blog month we wanted to write back in August, I made a comment about writing December's, as I thought ...

Simultaneously Righteous and Sinner

Well, having a dog collar around your neck is a bit strange! I was thinking this week that now, when I walk around in public, people migh...

October Blog 2020

I wonder how hopeful you’re feeling at the moment? I’ve spent some of the last half year, since lockdown started, feeling a bit hopeless ...

Fresh Start, New Beginnings

Dear All, It is a long time since I have written a blog, though I have been sending messages of encouragement through ReMarks during lock...

Creative Friends Blog

We have been asked, “Who are you?”, “What do you knit?”, “What do you do with all the knitting?”. Well, here we go to answer your questi...

St Mark's Vision Focus for 2020

Firstly, a very belated best wishes and prayers for you all for 2020. Secondly, a huge thank you to all those of you who have participate...

Happy New Year 2020

Happy New Year 2020 We are back if you hadn’t noticed! I’ve been asked to write the blog this month so thought I would tell you something...

Enlarge the place of your tents!

‘Clear lots of ground for your tents’ Make your tents large. Spread out! Think Big – Use plenty of rope, drive the tent pegs deep. You ar...

October Blog -'To be (real) or not to be: that is the question'

Part I My name is Anina and as of the start of the summer, I have been working with St Mark’s Church as your Curate. I am often being ask...

'Stepping Back & Learning to Rest'

Dear all, When I first arrived at St Mark’s 6 years ago, one of the first things I did in my new role as the Youth Minister was hold a ‘P...

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