Sunday 12th April: Morning Worship at 10.30 am
Today’s service was devised by members of the church choir and, understandably, featured several musical items. Voices you will hear in this recording are those of Anne Farrow, the duty elder who introduces the service, Linda Tindall and John Blakesley, Wally Knight, Steve Brain, Pam Western, Sam Chandler-Benjamin and Stuart Benjamin. You will also hear Shelley Morgan who takes the congregation through the intricacies of singing as a round, the Taizé hymn of praise “Glory to God”.
Bible Readings:
Selected verses from Ephesians
Psalm 150
Other Readings:
“Music” by Ashley Danyew
“Songs for the People” by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Music by the choir:
Introit: “This Joyful Eastertide” Words: G R Woodward Music: old Dutch melody
Anthem: “Rejoice in the Lord always” Words: from Philippians
Music: Christopher Tambling
Anthem: “I will sing with the spirit” Words: from Corinthians Music: John Rutter
Anthem: “The Lord Bless you and Keep you” Words: From the book of Numbers. Music John Rutter
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Musicians:
Geoff Gleed on the organ
Shelley Morgan on the piano
Sunday 5th April : Morning Worship 10.30 am
Easter Day
This morning we held a very joyful service with the Minister leading our worship. Pam Western read the Easter story from the Gospel of St John and David Leadbeater led us in an Easter reflection as well as the prayers of intercession. At the time of writing we have experienced another problem with the recording of the service (despite the acquisition of a new recording device), but we might still be able to coax some life into it!
As has been our custom for many years, members of the congregation brought flowers to decorate the bare cross which afterwards was taken outside to the front of the building to pass the message of the risen Christ to the community !
Bible Reading: John 20: 1 – 18
Music by the Choir:
Introit – “Now the Green Blade riseth” Words: J M Crum Music : French trad.
Anthem: “He is Risen” Words Mrs Alexander Music: Cecil Cope
Sunday 29th March : Morning Worship 10.30 am
Palm Sunday
Once again we regret to say that the recording of today’s service was not possible. Our worship was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan, and the Bible reading from Matthew 21 was given by David Bevan.
The choir was on full form with an introit by David Halls and based on the Bible reading, : “Hosanna to the son of David”. The introit was the very beautiful setting of some words from the service of compline by Ed. C Bairstow, “Save us O Lord”
During the service we heard the words of a poem translated from the original Spanish by the minister….
Who is this?
(inspired by Matthew 21; 1-11)
Who is this? who affirms his prophetic role,
asked the crowd as the streets who does not give up
were covered with cloaks and branches, on those things he believes in
arms waved, not really knowing why. even when the cross can be seen in the
Who is this distance,
who enters silently, the one who touches skins,
who is not looking to show off power heals the wounds,
but rather shares justice? uplifts dignities,
He is the one who comes hands back rights.
to unmask all that causes pain: He is the one who
The traps of fear and forgottenness, comes to change history
the pacts with silence and complicity, from the frontiers, from weakness
the washed hands holding on to injustice. yet with a transforming strength
He is the one who points of tenderness and mercy.
to the puppets of the empire, Who is this
to those who pray off by heart, who enters the city,
but forget the bodies, the names interrupts daily life,
the hunger, the stories. emotionally touches the soul
He is the one who hugs who revolutionizes everything?
the searches of people with no horizons,
who opens up new ways and sows dreams Who is this?
in the midst of dust and resignation.
He is the one who commits, Gerardo Carlos C. Oberman
Sunday 22nd March : Morning Worship at 10.30 am
Passion Sunday
I am sorry to report that the sound recording equipment failed to work this morning so we have no service to offer you this week.
It is a great pity as Michelle Pickering from Bath Road led a very meaningful service that included two beautiful items by the choir: Tallis’s very lovely “If ye love me” and the well-loved item from Stainer’s “Crucifixion” “God so Loved the World”
The readings from Ezekiel and the Gospel of John were given by Wally Knight.
Sunday 15th March: Morning Worship
Mothering Sunday
Our worship today was led by the minister and the recording is introduced by the duty elder, Helen Marson. The Bible reading is given by Irene Chesterman and the prayers of intercession were devised and read by Wally Knight. Being Mothering Sunday, towards the close of the service small posies of flowers were distributed to members of the congregation, which explains to musical ‘interlude’.
Bible Reading: Ephesians 5: 8 – 14
Music by the choir:
Introit: The “Venite” in a setting by J. Nares
Anthem: “Be Thou My Vision” words: Early Irish tr. Mary Byrne Music: Bob Chilcott
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Sunday 8th March 2026: Morning Worship
Today’s service was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan, and the recording is introduced by the duty Elder, Ceri Bevan. The Bible reading is given by Samanatha Chandler-Benjamin.
Bible Reading: John 4: 4-30, 39-42
Music by the choir:
Introit: verses from Psalm 16 in a setting by E J Hopkins
Anthem: “O Saviour of the World” Words: antiphon of the Holy Cross
Music: John Goss
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The responsorial words at the outset of the service are by Revd Phil Nevard
Opening Words for Worship in a Time of War
Where rockets and missiles and bullets prevail,
GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED
Where dust and smoke and teargas fill the air,
GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED
Where food and Medicine are denied and water is cut off,
GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED
Where land is seized and walled off and others are excluded,
GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED
Where soundbite slogans of support override decades of complex history,
GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED
GOD IS GLORIFIED
Where stories are heard and difficult truths are shared.
GOD IS GLORIFIED
Where land is fruitful and all can flourish.
GOD IS GLORIFIED
Where streams of living water bring heling to all.
GOD IS GLORIFIED
Where the air is filled with music and laughter.
GOD IS GLORIFIED
Where steadfast love and faithfulness meet, where righteousness and peace have kissed
MAY GOD BE GLORIFIED
Sunday 1st March 2026: Morning Worship at 10.30 am
Today’s worship was a service with a difference: for ten years our Romanian friends in Swindon have been holding regular Sunday services and prayer meetings using our premises; only once in all that time have we met together. Today we put matters right and met again in a joint act of worship.
The service was led by the minister Revd Robert Jordan, with the Romanian Pastor, Vio, sharing news of all that his congregation had been doing to spread the Gospel and to support peoples in third world countries. The Bible reading is given in both English and Romanian and there are prayers in English and Romanian. Liz Gibney devised and read the prayers of intercession.
Bible Reading: John 3: 1-17
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Jubilate Deo” in a setting from Taizé
Anthem: “Like a Mighty River Flowing” words: Michael Perry music: German trad.
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Sunday 22nd February 2026: Morning Worship at 10.30 am
Today’s service was led by retired Methodist minister Revd Mark Barrett and we are grateful to him for once again for taking the service while the minister was at Highworth. The recording is introduced by Steve Brain, the duty elder, who also read the verses from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Ther other voice you will hear is that of Jenny Powley who reads from the Book of Acts.
Bible Readings:
Acts 10: 9-16
Galatians 2: 1-14
Music by the Choir:
Introit: “Jesus stand among us” Words: Wm. Pennefather Music: F. Filitz
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Sunday 15th February 2026: Morning Worship 10.30 am
The service today was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan and the recording is introduced by Anne
Farrow, duty elder for the day. The Bible readings were given by Glenys Walker and the prayers of intercession were written and read by John Blakesley.
Bible Readings:
Leviticus 19: 9 – 18 and Matthew 5: 38 – 48
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Holy is the Lord “ Both words and melody by anon
Anthem: “I will thank Thee” Words from psalm 86 Music: Daniel Purcell
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Sunday 8th February: Morning Worship 10.20am
Our service for Racial Justice Sunday was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan and the reading from the Gospel of Luke is given by Stuart Benjamin. It is unfortunate that the introduction to the service by the duty Elder, Michael Dismore was not recorded, but it included a timely reminder that next Sunday’s service will conclude with a Church Meeting.
Bible Reading: Luke 10: 25-37
Music by the choir:
Introit: verses from Psalm 91 in a setting by J P Harding
Anthem: “Ave Verum Corpus” Words: a sequence hymn for Corpus Christi
Music: William Byrd
Saturday 7th February
LABYRINTH
A time for reflection and prayer, a time to come together and explore ideas
1st February 2026: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Today’s service was led by the minister and the recording is introduced by the duty elder, Liz Gibney, However, the first voice you hear is that of Don Macarthur with a notice about the forthcoming event on Saturday 7th. Others you will hear are Shelley Morgan reading both Old and New Testament lessons, and David Leadbeater who devised and read the prayers of intercession.
Bible Readings:
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31
Music by the choir:
Introit: verses from Psalm 34 in a setting by John Goss
Anthem: “The work of Christmas” Words: Howard Thurman Music: Dan Forrest
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The words of the anthem:
The Work of Christmas
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
25th January 2026: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Our service today was led by one of our elders at Immanuel, Ceri Bevan, and we are extremely grateful to her for stepping in to take the service while Robert was at Highworth. The recoding is introduced by the duty elder, Maria Kawonga who also devised and led our prayers of intercession. The Bible readings were given by Don Macarthur.
Bible readings:
Nehemiah 8: 1-10
Luke4: 14 – 21
Music by the choir:
Introit: “O Come ye servants of the Lord”
Words: from psalm 113 music: Christopher Tye
Anthem: “There’s a Wideness in God’s mercy”
Words: F.W Faber music: Maurice Bevan
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Sunday 11th January 2026: Morning Worship 10.30am
Epiphany Sunday
Our service today was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan, and the recording is introduced by the duty elder, Mike Gordon. The other voice you will hear in the recording is that of Tom Hartshorn who reads the lesson from the Gospel of St Matthew.
Bible Reading: Matthew 2: 1-12
Music by the choir:
Introit: “What Child is this?” Words: W C Dix Music: English traditional melody
Anthem: “Then shall a Star from Jacob come forth”
Words: Matthew Chpt 2 Music: Felix Mendelssohn
Duet: Vivian Blakesley & Linda Tindall
Trio: John Blakesley, Tom Hartshorn & Steve Brain
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4th January 2026: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Our worship today was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan, and the recording is introduced by the duty Elder, Ann Farrow. Voices you will hear during the service are those of Shelley Morgan, reading from the New Testament, and Steve Brain who devised and read the prayers of intercession. In addition, the organist, Geoff Gleed gives a few words of explanation relating to the anthem by the choir.
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1 : 3-14
Music by the Choir:
Introit: “The Truth from Above” words: Trad. English music: arr. R Vaughan Williams
Anthem: “A New Year Carol” words: anon music: Benjamin Britten
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Sunday 28th December 2025: Morning Worship. 10.30 am
With the minister preaching at Highworth today, on this, the last Sunday of the year, we were delighted to welcome to Immanuel’s pulpit old friend, Carol Simmons. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Ceri Bevan. The reading, from the Gospel of St Matthew,is by Wally Knight. In addition, it was joy that our worship was enhanced by a solo from Mario Sofroniou.
Bible Reading: Matthew 2: 1- 15, 19 – 23
Music in the service:
Introit: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” Words: Latin tr. J M Neale Music: M Pretorius
Anthem: “ Torches” Words: Galician tr. J B Trend Music: John Joubert
Solo: “O Holy Night” Words: P Cappeau Music: Adolphe Adam Soloist: M Sofroniou
Accompanied by Shelley Morgan
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Christmas Day 2025
Today’s joyful celebration was led by the minister and among the carols (old and new) we had the fun of sharing presents that we had received. The recording is introduced by David Leadbeater who stood in as minister’s chaplain and read the reading from the Gospel of Luke. Our Christmas Day candle was lit by Maria Kawonga
Bible Reading: Luke 1: 1 – 20
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Sunday 21st December : morning worship
4th Sunday of Advent
On this last Sunday before Christmas Day we took the opportunity to spend a peaceful hour in reflection with communion amid the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas. Our worship was led by the minister and the recording is introduced by Sam Chandler Benjamin, standing in for the duty elder. Others taking part in the service and whose voices you will hear are Tom and Teresa Hartshorn, who lit the fourth Advent Candle, and our two readers: Stuart Benjamin and Pam Western.
Bible Readings:
Isaiah7: 10-16
Matthew 1: 18 – 28
Music by the Choir:
Introit: Love Came Down at Christmas Words: Christina Rosetti Music: Sidney Hann
Anthem: O Men from the Fields Words: Padraic Colum Music: Arnold Cooke
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Monday 15th December
Carols on the Carpet
It’s 12 years since we held our first event of this sort. Originally called “Carols in the Car Park”, the idea sprung from an event Steve had heard of in Sydney Australia where a mid-summer Christmas lends itself to open-air singing. After two years of wet, miserable evenings in the run-up to Christmas in Swindon, we decided to permanently hold it in the church hall and it became ‘Carols on the Carpet’! But the fun of singing together and the enjoyment of watching the excitement on children’s faces doesn’t change! This year was certainly no different – as these few photos display. A great time was had by all as we tackled Christmas songs and favourite carols (Silent Night will never sound the same unless accompanied by children’s percussion instruments!) Even Santa heard the rendition of “Jingle Bells” and called to see what was going on.
Our thanks go to Geoff and the musicians as well as those who helped in so many ways – the hot mince pies were very welcome!
14th December 2025: Morning Worship
3rd Sunday in Advent
Today’s service took the form of our annual carol service. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Helen Marson and is led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan. Others taking part and whose voices you will hear are Don Macarthur, Ceri and David Bevan, Glenys Walker, Lyndsey Miller, Wally Knight and Sam Chandler-Benjamin.
Bible Readings: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2: 8 -16
Poem: “What would you say to Christmas?” by Joanna Drake
Poem: “Christmas” by Diana Hendry
Music by the choir:
Introit:
“The Angels and the Shepherds” Words: Helen Dickinson
Music: Bohemian traditional tune. arr. C H Trevor
Anthems:
“Quelle est cette odeur agréable?” Words: French trad. Music arr. David Willcocks
“Sans Day Carol” Words: Cornish trad. Music arr. John Rutter
“A Child is born in Bethlehem” Words: Latin: tr. David Willcocks. Music: Malcolm Archer
“Sir Christemas” Words anon ca. 1500 Music: William Matthias
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Sunday 7th December: Morning Worship 1-0.30.am
2nd Sunday in Advent
Today was the annual “Toy Service” when members of the congregation presented toys and gifts that will be passed to the children of the “Harbour Project” that supports refugees and asylum seekers in the town. The service is led by the minister. Other voices you will hear are those of Steve Brain who introduces the recording, Helen Marson, reading the Bible lesson, and Janet and David Leadbeater who light the second Advent Candle (with a theme of “Peace to the World”). David also devised and read the prayers of intercession.
Bible Reading: Romans 15: 1 – 13
Music by the Choir:
Introit: An Advent Responsory music: Adrian Self
Anthem: “There is no Rose” Words: 15th century carol music: Graham Ellis
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Sunday 23rd November : Morning Worship 10.30 am
We were delighted to welcome back to our pulpit this morning Revd Dr Martin Camroux, former minister of Immanuel, who together with his wife, Margaret, led our morning service. The recording is introduced by duty elder, Maria Kawonga, and the other voice you will hear is that of Irene Chesterman who gives the Bible readings from the Gospel of Matthew and the Letter to the Corinthians
Bible readings:
Matthew 25 : 31 – 40
Corinthians 13 : 8 – 13
Music by the Choir:
Introit: Psalm 103 Chant: H. Walford Davies
Anthem: Jubilate Setting: Albert Prince Consort
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Sunday 16th November 2025: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Our Service today was led by the minister and the recording is introduced by Liz Gibney, the duty elder, who also reads from the New Testament. Other voices you will hear are those of Helen Thomas reading from the Old Testament and Wally Knight who devised and reads the prayers of intercession. For those listening at home, this morning there were additional prayers for ‘Health and Wholeness’ which explains the extended period of quiet organ music at one point.
Bible Readings:
Isaiah 65: 17- 25
Luke 21: 5- 19
Music by the choir:
Introit: verses from Psalm 34 chant: John Goss
Anthem: “Day by Day” – a prayer of St Richard of Chichester
music: Norman H. Warren
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Sunday 9th November 2025: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Remembrance Sunday
Our worship this morning was conducted by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan, and the recording is introduced by Church Secretary, Don Macarthur. During the service we linked up by radio with the BBC transmission from the Cenotaph at Whitehall to join the nation on the observance of the two-minute silence. Other voices you will hear in the recording are those of Jenny Powley reading from the Old Testament and Wally Knight in a poem by Wilfred Owen.
In addition to the choir’s contributions we were delighted to enjoy a solo by Mario Sofroniou
Bible Reading: Micah 4: 1 – 8
Poem: “The Parable of the Old man and the Young” by Wilfred Owen
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Beloved, let us Love” Words: H. Bonar Music: Orl;ando Gibbons
Anthem: “Give us the Wings of Faith” Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Ernest Bullock
Solo: “Sun of My Soul” Words: John Keble Music: Herbert Oakeley
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Sunday 2nd November 2025: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Today was the occasion of a “pulpit exchange” within our partnership of churches and we were delighted to welcome Rev Rach Collins to Immanuel. Rach is the minister at Bath Road Methodist Church: our own minister, Robert, was preaching at Christ Church whilst one of their clergy team was leading the service at Bath Road. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Mike Gordon, and the Bible reading is given by Janet Leadbeater. Our prayers of intercession were devised and read by Liz Gibney.
Bible Readings
Luke 19: 1- 10
Music by the choir
Introit: “Gloria” setting from Taizé
Anthem: “Lead me Lord” words from the Psalms. Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley
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Sunday 26th October 2025: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Today we were once again pleased to welcome to Immanuel Revd Tony Barnes who led our morning service. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Helen Marson who also reads from the Letter of Paul to Timothy. The other reading, from the Gospel of Luke, is given by Edith Watson.
Bible Readings
2 Timothy 4: 6 -8
Luke 18: 1- 14
Music by the choir
Introit: “Laudate Dominum” setting from Taizé
Anthem: “Ave Verum” words from the liturgy for Corpus Christi. Music: R L Pearsall
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Sunday 19th October 2025: Morning Worship 10.30 am
We were delighted to welcome back to Immanuel this morning to lead our worship Revd Mark Barrett . The recording is introduced by Ceri Bevan who was the duty elder and other voices you will hear are those of David Bevan who reads all three Bible readings, and John Blakesley who devised and read the prayers of intercession.
Bible Readings
1 Corinthians 14: 33- 40
Colossians 3 : 18 – 25
1 Timothy 2 : 8 – 15
Music by the Choir:
Introit: “O Sing unto the Lord a New Song” words from psalm 96, setting by J Barnby
Anthem: “Rejoice in the Lord” words: Philippians 4, Music by Christopher Tambling
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Sunday 16th October 2025: Morning Worship
Today’s service was the occasion of our annual “Remembering Loved Ones” when we pause to remember and reflect on those we have lost over past years and light candles in their memory.
The service is introduced by the duty elder, June Smythe and is led by the minister, Robert Jordan. The reading from the letter to the Romans is read by David Leadbeater.
Bible Reading: Romans 8: 31-39
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Thou O Lord has made us for Thyself” music: George Thalben Ball
Anthem: “Save us O Lord, waking” words: from the service of compline music: E H Thiman
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Sunday 5th October 2025: Morning Worship
Harvest Sunday
Today was the occasion of our annual Harvest Festival. The recording of the service is introduced by the duty elder, Anne Farrow and the worship is led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan. Other voices you will hear are those of Eddie Thomas, reading from the book of Ruth, and David Leadbeater who devised and read our prayers of intercession. In addition you will hear Sarah Adland who came to us from “Tearfund” and who helped us launch the Harvest Appeal to support a project in Mali (see elsewhere on this website for further details).
Bible Reading: Ruth 2: 8 – 13
Music by the Choir:
Introit: “Thou visitest the Earth” words: from Psalm 65 music: Dr Greene
solo: Tom Hartshorn
Anthem: “Let us with a Gladsome Mind” words: John Milton music: Martin Setchell
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Sunday 28th September 2025: Morning Worship at 10.30 am
Our worship today was led by Revd Sue Henderson a retired URC minister. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Liz Gibney who also reads the lesson the Gospel of Mark. The other voice you will hear is that of Tom Hartshorn reading from the Book of Esther.
Bible readings
Esther 7: 1-6, 9-10
9: 20- 22
Mark 9: 38 – 50
Music by the choir
Introit: “I am the Light” words: Robert Willis, music: Thomas Haweis
Anthem: “Longing for Light: words and music: Bernadette Farrell
Today the minister and several of the congregation were celebrating with our friends at Highworth the bicentenary of their chapel building.
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Sunday 21st September 2025: Morning Worship
We are sorry to report that the gremlin in the sound desk was at work again this week! Sadly the first part of the service including the introduction and contributions of the choir have not recorded.
At the invitation of Churches Together in England we joined in a call for Peace and public witness in the Holy Land. Our worship was led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan
The recording takes up in the reading from the Letter of James by Sam Chandler Benjamin. The other voice you will hear is that of Wally Knight who devised and read the prayers of intercession.
Bible Reading: James 3: 13-18
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Sunday 14th September 2025: Morning Worship . 10.30am.
Theme: Who is foolish?
After several weeks’ absence it was with great joy that we were able to welcome our minister back to ‘normal duties’. The recording of the service is introduced by the duty elder, Maria Kawonga, and the reading from the Gospel of Luke is given by Shelley Morgan.
Bible Reading: Luke 15: 1-10
Music by the choir
Introit: Psalm 19 words adapted by Isaac Watts music: R. Vaughan Williams
Anthem: Psalm 122 words from the Scottish Psalter music C.V. Stanford
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Sunday 7th September 2025: Morning Worship
Despite the lack of a more formal welcome from our duty elder, we were delighted that Revd Mark Barrett was back with us to lead our service today while the minister is still out of action. Mike Gordon was the duty elder who also read the reading from Jeremiah. The prayers of intercession were devised and read by John Blakesley.
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18: 1-11
Music by the choir
Introit: Psalm 19 in a setting by Thomas Norris
Anthem: ” Nunc Dimittis” setting by Patrick Hopper
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Sunday 31st August 2025: Morning Worship 10.30 am
Our service of worship today was conducted by Daphne Hardwick from the Christ Church team and we are grateful to her for stepping in to lead the service while the minister is unavailable. The recording is introduced by the duty elder for the day, Don Macarthur, who also reads the first Bible reading from Hebrews. The other voice you will hear is that of Edith Watson who reads the second Lesson from the Gospel of Luke.
Our organist today is Michael Dismore, standing in for Geoff Gleed who was leading worship at Swindon’s Central Church.
Bible Readings:
Hebrews 13: 1 – 8, 15 – 16
Luke 14: 1, 7 – 14
Music by the Choir:
Introit: “Nothing in all Creation” Words from Romans 8, 38/39 Music: John H Loring
Anthem: “A New Commandment” Words from John13, 34-35 Music: Lawrence Bartlett
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Sunday 24th August 2025: Morning Worship. 10.30 am
With the minister recuperating following his knee operation we were delighted to welcome back to Immanuel this morningRevd Moira Slack, from the Christ Church clergy team, and are grateful to her for agreeing to lead our worship today.
The service is introduced by Mike Gordon who was the duty elder for the day and who read the two Bible lessons.
Bible Readings
1 Corinthians 4: 9 – 13
Luke22: 24 – 30
Music by the choir
Introit: “Jesus Stand Among us” Music: William Pennefather
words: Friedrich Filitz
Anthem: “May the Mind of Christ my Saviour” music: A C Barham Gould
words: Kate B. Wilkinson
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