Dear all at IPC, We are back into term. The kids’ first day photographs seem to be a distant memory, and ministry activities are up and running. The leaves are […]
Brian Maiden – A Tribute
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith” Hebrews 13:7 The Sunday after we got married […]
Parkrun is like Church!
Those who are regulars arrive bedecked in t shirts extolling how many times we’ve run it. A white 10 for children, a red 50, black 100 or the much coveted […]
Grumbling – Minister’s Letter August 2024
Dear all at IPC, When I told Claire I was going to write a Minister’s letter on grumbling, she said, “Well you’re the man to do it”. I’ve tried to reflect recently […]
Do whatever he tells you – Minister’s Letter April 24
Dear all at IPC. We have the joy of a load of weddings at IPC in the next few weeks and months. I am at the stage of having to […]
An offer you can’t refuse
In Mark 3 there is a little verse tucked away in the middle of the chapter that speaks of Jesus, “And he went up on the mountain and called to […]
The gospel, grumbling and growth
What is the greatest risk to the Church? I suspect our minds might immediately go to a hostile secular culture, militant Islam, radical LGBTQ+ agenda, authoritarian government – you can […]
‘Whataboutery’ – Minister’s Letter March 24
Dear all at IPC Over the last few months I have had more opportunity to listen to preaching than I have in a very long time. It’s been a real […]
Confession of Sin
Leader: If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. All: But if we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us our […]
What did Jesus know? – Minister’s Letter Feb 24
Dear all at IPC, We have been going through John’s gospel for six months. John as a writer is both beautifully simple and deeply profound. One of the weaknesses in […]