The Woodfield Team

17/04/2022

He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia
Join us for morning prayer as we greet the risen Christ on this glorious Easter Sunday.
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"He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!"Join us for a service of worship and praise on this glorious Easter Sunday, as we celebrate the resurrection of C...

16/04/2022

Holy Saturday is a day when time stands still. The world takes a deep breath in its hope for change, and lets it out in despair at what seems like the triumph of evil.

There is much in the world today that speaks to this time; too many stories of innocent lives taken away, children hurt, killed or displaced, traumatised families who have lost everything, famine, hardship and cruelty. And in so many places, evil seems to triumph unchecked, almost unstoppable. It can feel overwhelming.

It is tempting to jump ahead to Easter Day. To say, ‘we know that the resurrection is coming!’

Yes, we do know. But we are not there yet. And most of the world is not there yet.

For now, we sit in the darkness, weep with those who weep, and cry out with our brothers and sisters across the world: ‘How long, O Lord?’

15/04/2022

On Good Friday we see the goodness of God in the middle of the mess and violence of the world.

To call this day ‘good’ Friday seems like an interesting choice of words. It is not ‘good’ in any way that we usually understand goodness. Our ideas of what is good are usually closely linked to what makes us safe, prosperous or happy; they are linked to positive outcomes like peace, harmony, joy, and so on. Of course, Good Friday is good if we consider the ultimate outcome of the death and resurrection of Christ. But on its own, how is Good Friday, good? Is goodness only measured through outcome and benefits?

There is a deep goodness to Good Friday, quite independently of what Good Friday achieved.
Jesus faces accusers, and refuses to answer on their terms; he refuses to use his own power to overcome by force, or to see others hurt – even those who hurt him. Jesus willingly lays down his life for the sake of others, and holds out a vision of love and justice held together. Jesus chooses to care and reach out, on the cross, to the thief next to him.

We too, today, see goodness in the midst of great violence and destruction. In the generosity and hospitality extended to refugees fleeing war, in the courage of those who stand up for what is right and true and in the love and compassion of those who serve, tend to and aid others in times of need.

For those watching on Good Friday, in the midst of horror, goodness shines through, and prompts even a Roman soldier to say – ‘truly this man was the Son of God’.

15/04/2022

Join us for a service of "The Way of the Cross" this Good Friday, as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
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14/04/2022

Maundy Thursday is about service. In a world where there is so much need - as people flee war, seek refuge, and cry out for aid – Christ shows us where we can start: by caring for every person with humility and love.

Maundy Thursday may be one of the most moving moments of Holy Week, as we peer into the intimate scene of a meal between friends, and the growing shadow of betrayal.

Jesus meets with his friends to share one last supper – even though the disciples do not know. Jesus, however, does know that something is coming. He predicts that betrayal will come. And yet, almost inexplicably, he reaches out in love to every one of them.

In John’s Gospel, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Touching feet is deeply personal; Jesus goes to each disciple, one by one. In the same chapter where he predicts the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter, Jesus washes their feet, and draws them into relationship. What costly love is this, that we are called to emulate?

May we be reminded, this Maundy Thursday, that we too are called to roll up our sleeves and wash feet, to be tender and caring to all we meet. Where there are people exhausted, fleeing, hungry, scared and lost – may they find that we do not recoil from them, but willingly and lovingly try our best to wash away the dust and grime that cling to us in this broken human world.

10/04/2022

Join us for Morning Prayer this Palm Sunday as we begin our journey through Holy Week. Join here:

Morning Prayer for Palm Sunday, 10th April 2022

09/04/2022

03/04/2022

Join us for Morning Prayer on Sunday April 3rd the Fifth Sunday of Lent
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Morning Prayer for the Fifth Sunday of lent

27/03/2022

The Archbishop tweeted today: 'Today we celebrate our mothers & all those who are mothers to us. We’re thankful for the love they have shown us. We also remember those who find this day difficult & ask that they will know the comfort of God. Praying especially for the mothers & children of Ukraine.'

27/03/2022

Join us this Mothering Sunday for a service of Morning Prayer
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Join us for Morning Prayer this Mothering Sunday

20/03/2022

Join us for Morning Prayer on Sunday March 20th, the 3rd Sunday of Lent.
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Morning Prayer for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

16/03/2022

Support our brothers and sisters in Ukraine with the Diocese in Europe
1. Join in prayer on Wednesdays https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1791--prayers-for-peace-in-ukraine-wednesdays-through-lent by Zoom
2. Comment from Moscow chaplain that’s well worth a read https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1789-a-message-from-the-chaplain-of-st-andrewas-moscow-the-revd-canon-malcolm-rogers

St Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow is situated only 10 minutes walk from the Kremlin, the physical and geographical centre of power. The Ministries of Education, Culture and Defence are near neighbours. We are in the centre of power and yet we are powerless.