Subject: News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

July 31st, 2020 at 8:48 pm BST

View onlineCovid’s Metamorphoses The Bible is full of examples of metamorphsis, whether it be of water into wine at the Wedding in Cana, the dramatic change of outlook for St. Paul as reported in the Book of Acts, or ultimately the complete state o ...

News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

July 24th, 2020 at 7:26 pm BST

View onlineTherefore we do not lose heart Apologies if this seems a little personal. I have reflected much over the past few months. I’m sure I have this in common with many who may have different perspectives than those with which we entered 2020. ...

News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

July 17th, 2020 at 6:06 pm BST

View onlineO Sabbath Rest With the end of school term and plans for the vacation, we can begin to think about taking some rest over the summer months. It is important for us to do this. The lockdown and the complex arrangements for reopening schools, ...

News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

July 11th, 2020 at 6:58 pm BST

View online'give me  simplicity, that I may live' A couple of months ago I  was invited  to  undertake a commission  to paint an abstract painting  responding to George Herbert’s  (1593-1633) poem A Wreath,  and whilst  this is perhaps no ...

News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

July 4th, 2020 at 1:01 pm BST

View onlineDistance and Deliverance This week sees the return of public worship to St. Mary the Virgin’s. After such a long period of being unable to worship together, Sunday will be a time of joy for the many of us who are able to physically parti ...