Christ Church Duns

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

Our service tomorrow is at 9:30am - and you are very welcome to come and join with us.
13/06/2026

Our service tomorrow is at 9:30am - and you are very welcome to come and join with us.

Reflection for the Week:I wonder what you see as your most important aims in life?Some might say the striving after know...
12/06/2026

Reflection for the Week:

I wonder what you see as your most important aims in life?
Some might say the striving after knowledge: the more I study, the more qualifications I gain, the better qualified I will be, the better job I can have......and on it goes.

We live in a society where the acquisition of knowledge has become highly prized.
And yet, in direct challenge to this Leo Tolstoy, in a A Calendar of Wisdom, said:
"Real wisdom is not the knowledge of everything, but the knowledge of which things in life are necessary, which are less necessary, and which are completely unnecessary to know.
Among the most necessary knowledge is the knowledge of how to live well; that is, how to produce the least possible evil and the greatest goodness in one’s life. At present, people study useless sciences, but forget to study this, the most important knowledge."
This reminds us that true knowledge encapsulates both an earthed common sense and a deep awareness of our self. The ability to know the impact of our actions upon the lives of those around us, and the impact of our actions upon our own soul.
As we develop this knowledge so we become not only better people, but we become more at peace with ourselves.
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Prayer and Reflection for the Week:Reading:"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion's n...
10/06/2026

Prayer and Reflection for the Week:

Reading:
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion's never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22
Thoughts On Today's Scripture:

Reflection:
I'm sure we all face those days which feel so tough that you wonder if you'll make it through, and that the easiest thing would be to simply go back to bed and wait for tomorrow, hoping it might be a better day. Such things as feeling deeply hurt, losing someone you love, or facing problems that seem to have no solution can instill this sense of hopelessness.

On days like these, hope can feel very far away. But even in the darkest times, God's love never runs out. Today's short reading was written by someone who was going through one of the worst times in his nation's history. Everything seemed hopeless. But even then, he discovered that God's love doesn't depend on our circumstances.

God's mercy doesn't run dry when life gets hard. Every morning when you wake up, God has a fresh resource of mercy waiting for you. His love for you is brand new today, just as strong as it was yesterday, and will be tomorrow. No matter what you're facing, His faithful love never ends.

Prayer:
Dear God, when hope feels far away, remind me that Your love never ends. Fill me with Your mercy today, and help me see Your faithfulness even in difficult times. Amen.

Just remember:
God's faithful love for you never ends, his mercies toward you never cease. Every morning brings fresh grace from heaven. We only need to choose to receive it.

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Our service tomorrow is at 9:30am - with refreshments following.YOu are very welcome to come and join us.
06/06/2026

Our service tomorrow is at 9:30am - with refreshments following.

YOu are very welcome to come and join us.

Prayer and Reflection for the Week:Reading: "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able t...
05/06/2026

Prayer and Reflection for the Week:

Reading:
"Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God." Romans 8:39

Reflection:
Do you ever feel that, because of what you've done, or because of what has been done to you, God could never love you?

Our short reading today reminds us that no distance, no mistake, no force on earth or in heaven can cut us off from God's love. It reminds us that God's love is not fragile or temporary or conditional - it's unbreakable, unstoppable, unconditional, and always holding on to us, even if sometimes we don't notice.

When fear, shame, or doubt try to speak louder, remember: God’s love won’t let go.

Prayer:
God, thank You for a love that nothing can break. Help me live like I’m fully loved; —because I am. Amen.

Just remember:
God's love is not based on my performance, my past, or my potential.

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Ever wanted an answer to some of those difficult questions we sometimes ask about faith.Have a look and see what you thi...
02/06/2026

Ever wanted an answer to some of those difficult questions we sometimes ask about faith.

Have a look and see what you think.

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There will be no service at Christ Church tomorrow - instead we're looking forward to our joint service - hosted by St. ...
30/05/2026

There will be no service at Christ Church tomorrow - instead we're looking forward to our joint service - hosted by St. Ebba's, Eyemouth at 11:15am.

A time when our three congregations meet together for worship - followed by a fish & chip lunch.

Thought for the Week:I wonder how often you feel like just giving up or giving in?We can so often feel we're trying, pus...
29/05/2026

Thought for the Week:

I wonder how often you feel like just giving up or giving in?
We can so often feel we're trying, pushing, working hard - but for what?

It can feel like what we do just doesn't have any impact at all. And it can be tempting to simply stop.

If that's how you feel, then to encourage you Confucius once said:
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”

And it reminds us that what we do does make a difference; that progress is still progress, no matter the pace. This quote serves as a reminder that persistence is key to accomplishments. We may encounter obstacles along the way, but as long as we keep moving forward, we continue to make strides toward our goals.

Today, if you feel like stopping, be encouraged, progress might be slow, barely noticeable, but just remember, you are still moving forward, still making a difference.

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