The United Church Ashford Podcast

Devotions for Pentecost Sunday

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Rev Adrian Roux.
The opening prayer & confession are based on Psalm 92:1-6,8,12-15 & Job 42:2-3.
Richard Giles reads: Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:8-17,25-27.
The following Bible texts are referenced in the various prayers:1 John 1:9, Psalm 95:1-2, Jeremiah 33:11, Psalm 133:1,3
Hymns:
Baptise Us With Your Spirit StF 369 (Glyn Constantine)The Spirit Lives to Set Us Free StF 397 (Joy and Ruth Everingham)

Devotions for Sunday 1st June 2025

This week, Revd. Gill Songer looks at the opening chapter of John’s gospel and asks, “Who is Jesus?”, and “What are you looking for?” Ruth Bamford reads, and we sing Songs 609 and 136 in Singing the Faith –  “As we gather in your presence now.”, and “Morning has broken” and the song “What Kind of Jesus” by Stewart French and Hugh Burnham.

Devotions for Sunday 25th May 2025

Dave is joined by Revd Kevin Taylor on this episode of the weekly devotions, listen to John 5: 1 to 18 read by Liz.  Our hymns for this episode are all from Singing the Faith; Shine, Jesus, Shine (59); All my days I will sing this song of gladness (343), You give rest to the weary (657) and O for a thousand tongues (364).  We mark Rogation Sunday with our prayers of intercession as we pray for growth of crops and church.

Devotions for 18th May 2025 - Aldersgate Sunday

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Rev Adrian Roux.
The Bible readings are read by Stewart French:Acts 11:1-18Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35
The following Bible texts are referenced in the various prayers:1 John 1:9Psalm 95:1-2Jeremiah 33:11Psalm 133:1,3
The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:When I survey the wondrous cross (StF 287)At the name of Jesus (StF 317)

Devotions for Sunday 11th May 2025

Jesus's Words have power. Peter demonstrates that in the reading by Christine Slater - Acts 9:36-43 and Luke 8:51-56. Lisa Cooper introduces the podcast and Hugh Burnham gives the reflection. From singing the faith we sing 45 "Everyday God", 242 "A New Commandment" and 251 "Jesus Christ is Waiting". 

Devotions for Sunday 4th May 2025.

Today’s Worship is based on John 21:1-19 - Breakfast on the Beach with Jesus. Revd. Kevin Taylor shares his thoughts on this and the reading is read by Paul Missin. The podcast is edited by Hugh Burnham an includes the songs ”O the bitter shame and sorrow”, from Singing the Faith no. 432 and “O Praise the Name of the Lord our God (Anastasis)”