Celebrating our Queen

The nation is united in celebrating the life and service of our wonderful queen, Elizabeth II. For 70 years she has been faithful in service, keeping the promises she made in 1953 on the occasion of the Coronation. She has led by example and has been a blessing, not...

Remembering Suffering

This Good Friday our sensitivities are heightened by the awful suffering that is being perpetrated in Ukraine – and especially in the people of Mariupol. The injustices of makind and the awareness of the on-going presence of evil in our world brings us back to...

Being There…

Just being there can make all the difference. That was how many of us felt a few months ago when we visited Jerusalem. Those memories are especially poignant at this Easter time as we trace Jesus’ final days before his crucifixion. Caiaphas’ Palace was one...

Holy Land Photos

Fresh baked bread Boarding our coach - first morning Garden of Gethsemane Words of Jesus in Garden of Gethsemane View of Golden Gate Lord's Prayer in many languages at Pater Noster church on Mt of Olives First group photo on Mt of Olives Facade of Church of the...
Engaging the Community

Engaging the Community

Our churches are working hard to go where people are – and engage with them in a meaningful way. SVB already has a good track record through activities such as the weekly StoRkies, the annual Nativity Crib Festival, musical events for the Sodbury Festival. Now...

The Power of Music

Tweet An opportunity to discover once again the power of music. The requiem may not sound like everybody’s cup of tea but even those who normally have little appreciation for classical music have to admit that it can certainly propel one into another world...