Christ Church Duns

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Christ Church Duns Christ Church
Teindhillgreen, On the Preston Road, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3DX
Tel: 07745410487

Reflection and Prayer for the Week:Reading:The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hand...
21/10/2026

Reflection and Prayer for the Week:

Reading:
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1

Reflection:
The sunrise and sunset, the changing of the leaves as we move into Autumn, all of this, if you stop to think about it, is God’s artwork on display for you to enjoy.

Creation isn’t just background scenery for your life – it’s God’s love letter written in colors, textures, sounds, and beauty that He designed specifically to bring you joy and remind you of His incredible creativity.

When you take time to really notice the world around you, you’re not just enjoying nature – you’re connecting with the heart of the Artist who made it all for His pleasure and yours.

Further Reflection:
When was the last time you stopped to really notice and appreciate something in nature – a sunset, a flower, the sound of rain, or the night sky? How did that moment affect your mood or perspective?

If you viewed the natural world around you as God’s personal gift to you today, how would that change the way you interact with creation and care for the environment?

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for painting the world with such incredible beauty and creativity. Help me to slow down and really notice the amazing details You’ve placed all around me – from the grandest mountain views to the tiniest flowers.

When I see Your creation, remind me of Your love for beauty, Your attention to detail, and Your desire to bring joy into my life through the world You’ve made.
Give me a heart that cares for and protects the beautiful gifts You’ve entrusted to us.
In Jesus Name, Amen

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We're looking forward to our Songs of Praise service tomorrow at 5:00pm.At the service we'll be using the quiet and refl...
17/10/2026

We're looking forward to our Songs of Praise service tomorrow at 5:00pm.
At the service we'll be using the quiet and reflective Compline order of service.

Why not come and join us in the beautiful, quiet and reflective service.

Thought for the Week:Today we live within a world and a culture that prizes success and rebuffs failure. We're encourage...
16/10/2026

Thought for the Week:
Today we live within a world and a culture that prizes success and rebuffs failure. We're encouraged to forget the latter and strive for the former. "Be successful" "Be your best self" are the cries we often here; we might even say them to ourselves.

But all of this is measured, by others, and by ourselves, by what we can then see; we believe a successful life must produce material reward. Now to some extent this might be true. But R.W. Emerson once said: "What lies ahead of us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

And in doing so he reminds us that it is our inner qualities; kindness, compassion, integrity and so on; it is these things that make us great. For it is as we develop our inner qualities that not only do we become more comfortable in our own skin, but we also have a greater impact, for good, upon those around us.

Today, we are encouraged to look more to that which lies within, and to cultivate those qualities that not only shape us but shape those around us. So, today why not seek to harness your inner power!

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A number of people have popped in to our Warm Coat offer. If you haven't, of if you know someone who might appreciate a ...
15/10/2026

A number of people have popped in to our Warm Coat offer.
If you haven't, of if you know someone who might appreciate a warm coat for this coming winter, please do feel free to pop in and choose a coat.

We've a wide range of sizes available, also men's, women's and children's coats; as well as hats and gloves.

We are open on Tuesday's and Friday's - Tomorrow - at 10:00am - 12noon.

We're looking forward to our service of Communion tomorrow at 9:30am.You are, as always, warmly invited to come and join...
10/10/2026

We're looking forward to our service of Communion tomorrow at 9:30am.

You are, as always, warmly invited to come and join us.

Reflection and Prayer for the week:Theme: Imperfect People, Incredible GodReading:"Your name will no longer be Jacob, bu...
09/10/2026

Reflection and Prayer for the week:

Theme: Imperfect People, Incredible God

Reading:
"Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, for you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome." Genesis 32:28

Reflection:
Jacob’s life was full of mess-ups and second chances. He lied, schemed, and ran from his problems, but God never gave up on him. Through every mistake, God’s faithfulness remained.

Jacob’s story shows us we don’t have to be perfect for God to love us or use us. We can be honest about our failures, trust God with our future, and even become people who bless others.

When regret or shame creeps in, think of Jacob: God’s grace is bigger than any flaw, and forgiveness is always possible.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for loving me in all my mess and blessing me anyway. Help me trust Your grace and extend that same grace to others. Amen.

For further reflection:
God’s grace is bigger than my past.

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Need a warm coat?Know someone who needs a warm coat?Why not drop in to Christ Church and see what's available.We'll pop ...
08/10/2026

Need a warm coat?
Know someone who needs a warm coat?

Why not drop in to Christ Church and see what's available.

We'll pop the kettle on as well.

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Duns
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