Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ The experiences of what are happening around us can often disappoint us and affects our faith. We can easily give up because we do not see anything uplifting or the results we expected. In such times we are consumed by our worries and fail to recognise the emerging signs of goodness around us. The gospel story in Luke 24:13-35 challenge us to always stay alert to the possible presence of Jesus in our everyday walks of life. The disciples of Jesus were...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ I am writing to remind you that Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda will tour the UK this month, and they will perform at St. Augustine’s Church next Sunday 19th April 2026 at 6.00pm. The Choir was established in 1984 by two Canadian missionaries who journeyed to Uganda to plant a church and responded to the orphan crisis which was caused by the AIDS epidemic. This year’s production, ‘Better Days’, is a vibrant celebration of hope, joy, and the power of God...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter the fifth week of Lent, we are reminded of a movement towards the Holy Week. This period leading up to Easter Sunday is a time of contemplation that guides us and strengthens our dependence on Jesus. The death and miraculous rising of Lazarus (John 11 - 45) invites us to move from spiritual death to life. As the restoration of Lazarus is a sign of renewed hope for Mary and Martha, it invites us to see ourselves in them in their revived hope. We...