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Author archives: Philip Rawlings
Music 2026-04-05
Sermon 2026-04-05
5th April 2026 – Easter Day Acts 10:34-43, John20: 1-18 Many of you, I am sure, saw at least some of the some of the service in Canterbury Cathedral when Archbishop Sarah was installed in the episcopal chair of St Augustine. A service of magnificent impeccably choreographed …
Bishop Andrew
Bishop Andrew It was with real shock that we learnt of Bishop Andrew’s death on Tuesday 3rd March 2026. He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer at the beginning of the year, and although was hoping to make it to Easter, he succumbed to his illness much quicker than he hoped. It’s a …
Sermon 2026-03-08
8th March 2026 Evensong – Sermon When I was strong armed into giving a short talk today, by David John, I didn’t realise at the time just how foolhardy it was, as I can’t pronounce any of the Welsh words! Be that as it may, as an English imposter, I am delighted to talk to …
A prayer for Bishop Andrew
Prayers for Bishop Andrew The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies has announced the death of the diocesan bishop, The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford on 3rd March 2026. The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies, is the interim Bishop of Guildford. A Prayer for Bishop Andrew God of our hope and salvation,we thank you …
Music 2026-04-05
5th April 2026 – Easter Day 10am Parish Communion Lighting and Procession of the Paschal Candle O filii et filiae – ?French,?16th centuryHymns Op: 110 Jesus Christ is risen today; Gloria Beethoven; G: 107 The strife is o’er; Of: 116 (t376) O praise our great and glorious Lord; F: 120 Thine be the gloryAnthem This joyful …
Music 2026-04-03
3rd April 2026 – Good Friday 10am A service of reflection for the Benefice Organ Toccata cromatica – FrescobaldiHymns 92 There is a green hill; 95 When I survey the wondrous cross; 439 Praise to the Holiest in the height (omit*)Organ Passion Chorale – J S Bach
Music 2026-03-29
29th March 2026 – Palm Sunday 10am Parish Communion (Coldharbour) Organ Toccata cromatica – FrescobaldiIntroit The royal banners forward go – PlainchantHymns Op: 375 Lord of the Dance; G: 86 My song is love unknown; Of: 90 O sacred head, sore wounded; F: The Servant King (sheet)Anthem God so loved the world – StainerOrgan …
Sermon 2026-03-01
8th March 2026 Evensong – Sermon Exodus 17:1-7, John 4:7-15 How much have you complained or had a good grumble this week? At a guess if you are anything like me you have had something uncomplimentary to say about the weather, muttered about all the potholes flourishing in just about every road we travel and …
