For many people, Ash Wednesday is marked by the sign of ashes on the forehead, and the solemn words:
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
At first, that can sound rather stark. Even unsettling. But Ash Wednesday was never meant to frighten us, or to fill us with shame. Instead,…
Jenny Pathmarajah
As the autumn chill settled in and the term reached its midpoint, Table Talk gathered at the manse for a well-earned pause before fifth-week blues could take hold. The evening was a chance to unwind, eat together, and experience one of Britain’s more unusual traditions — Bonfire night.
Our international students were intrigued (and mildly…
Wednesday 1 October brought a very special occasion as Professor Richard Gilbertson was installed as the new Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. The ceremony in the college chapel was full of tradition and significance, marking the beginning of this new chapter in Richard’s life and work.
Richard is very much part of the…
Our harvest services at Histon and CSMC this year was buzzing with creativity, colour, and care for creation. Instead of simply bringing gifts of food and flowers, we rolled up our sleeves and made something that will continue to bless the environment long after the service ended — our very own bug hotels.
Children and adults…
There was something wonderfully different about Easter Sunday morning at Castle Street Methodist Church this year; something in the air. Partly it was the joy of resurrection, partly the warmth of community, and partly the unmistakable smell of freshly baked soda bread.
This Easter, we decided to experience the resurrection not just by hearing the…
What happens when two church families decide to deepen their friendship, step away from the busyness of everyday life, and spend a weekend together? You get something truly special.
Over the weekend of 25 to 27 March , members of CSMC and Histon Methodist Church gathered for our first ever joint weekend away: a time…
Quilt festivals and confirmation coming up in May 2024.
Quilt festivals and confirmation coming up in May 2024.
Quilt festivals and confirmation coming up in May 2024.
Quilt festivals and confirmation coming up in May 2024.