Fasting Forwards
As the Lent period draws towards its conclusion, Fr Jerry wants us to consider giving up something else…
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Your Easter issue of ShoreLine is here
The Easter 2025 issues of the Church of the Good Shepherd parish magazine is here
Last Thoughts: Unleash your Creativity
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Times Change
Joy explains the shift from fellowship lunches to Friends.
Churchwardens’ Corner: Terrier
Nix and Kay are on a terrier hunt.
A new vicar for St Mary de Haura
The churchwarden over at St Mary’s introduces Rev’d Dominic Fenton
The role of lament in prayer
As we look forward towards Lent, Rev’d Jane reminds us that, in a world of conflict and crisis, the power of prayer matters.
Your February issue of ShoreLine is here
New year, new vicar, new issue! We’re back after the festive break, with a brand new issue of the parish mag
Last Thoughts: the tales that survive
Cribs beat iPods…
Embrace the Middle East
Glen Edey reports on the vital work of this Christian charity
Christ: restored
The eastern wall of the church has been repaired, and Christ restored to his rightful place.
Exploring the Pillars of Creation
The Christmas story looks to the sky, through the role of the star. The dialogue between science and faith is very much alive, says Rev’d Jane
ShoreLine issues
Your Christmas ShoreLine is here
Our festive issue!
ShoreLine issues
Find wisdom in September’s ShoreLine
We’re back from our summer break!
Mission to Seafarers
Sea Sunday 2024
Derek Hansen reminds us of the importance of the work of the Mission to Seafarers, as we approach our annual Sea Sunday service.
Church Life
Home Groups
Home groups are a mainstay of religious life for many. Nix argues that it’s time for CoGS to reawaken this tradition.
Last Thoughts
Rewoven Web
The church’s new web presences, revamped.
PCC
Your new PCC meets for the first time
Jo Edwards explains the role of the Parochial Church Council, and reports from the first meeting of the new PCC earlier in the year.
Charities
The Big Brekkie 2024
Another successful Big Brekkie for Christian Aid
Churchwardens
The life of a new churchwarden
Nix explains how it feels to take on one of the church’s big volunteer jobs.
First Thoughts
The spirituality of walking
Walking is more than just the basic way of getting from A to B; it’s also a profound way to reconnect spiritually with God’s creation, says Rev’d Jane
ShoreLine issues
Your June issue of ShoreLine is here
June is here, summer is beginning — and ShoreLine is ready to read!
Last Thoughts
Last Thoughts: the journey that changes us all
Some meditations on conflict, journeys and forgiveness.
Books
‘Will You Tarry Here and Watch With Me?’
Our Lent Group this year explored the book Tarry Awhile, written by Selina Stone.