Author: Diana Johnson
Services for December 2022
Parish Church of St James, Riding Mill – Services December, 2022. Sunday services (8am and 10am) and Wednesday services (9.30am and 7.00pm) may also be joined on Zoom. Click the link at the church...
Wonder and seeing with the eyes of the heart
Meditation 8th November 2022
Our Vision for a future in Riding Mill
We have spent some time thinking about what we want to do in the future. This document tells of the thinking we have done, the views of our people, our vision and our plan.
Housekeeper Vacancy at Shepherd’s Dene
The Shepherd’s Dene Retreat Centre is part of our Diocese of Newcastle. They tell us that “One of our house keepers is leaving to take on a new role. We are looking for an enthusiastic...
Meditation for 9th August 2022
Contemplative Prayer “Be still and know that I am God’” – Ps. 46 v. 10 What do we see and hear? Selfish, unkind thoughtless acts that lack self-control. Too much noise, anger, violence and...
Meditation for 2nd August 2022
PEACE, PERFECT PEACE In August 2018, John and I were privileged to travel on holiday to Japan. We began our exploration of this fascinating country by attending the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, on the73rd...
Exploring the Bible: Lent course (2022)
The season of Lent, traditionally a time of preparation for Easter, is an ideal opportunity to make a resolution to ‘fast’, perhaps by giving something up (chocolate springs to mind). It’s also an opportunity...
