Wednesday 29 December 2021
[Today is the feast day of St Thomas Becket. Mike reflects on the life of St Thomas and what it can teach us. We end with the anthem, “Drop, Drop Slow Tears”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Christmas Day 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service for Christmas Day conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Christmas Day service here]
Wednesday 22 December 2021
[In today’s video, Jean reflects on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and on Mary’s joy. We finish with the carol, “O Little Town Of Bethlehem”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 19 December 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent conducted by Martin and Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 15 December 2021
[Continuing our Advent theme, Martin reflects on the promise of light in the darkness. We finish with the hymn, “In A World Where People Walk In Darkness”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 12 December 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service for the Third Sunday of Advent conducted by Jean and Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 8 December 2021
[In today’s video, Father Ian reflects on the strength the message of Advent gives us to face a new day. We finish with the hymn, “O Come O Come Emmanuel”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 5 December 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service for the Second Sunday of Advent conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 1 December 2021
[In today’s video, Mike reflects on the comforting message of Advent. We finish with the carol, “People Look East”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 28 November 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service for Advent Sunday conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 24 November 2021
[In today’s video, Jean talks about the significance of Advent. We finish with the hymn, “Come Thou Long-expected Jesus”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 21 November 2021
[Today we are unable to publish a recorded gospel reading and homily, but do celebrate Christ the King with us with a playlist of special music. Follow this link.]
Wednesday 17 November 2021
[In today’s video, Martin reflects on a very topical theme! Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 14 November 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 10 November 2021
[In today’s video, Father Ian talks about Remembrance. We end with the hymn, “Lord Of All Hopefulness”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 7 November 2021
[There is no online service today. The Wednesday reflection will be posted as normal in a few days time].
Wednesday 3 November 2021
[In today’s video, Mike reflects on the subject of mission. We finish with the hymn, “Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 31 October 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 27 October 2021
[In today’s video, Jean tells us about a chapel with an interesting history on an Orkney island. We finish with the hymn, “All my hope on God is founded.” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 24 October 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Jean, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 20 October 2021
[In today’s video, Martin tells us about St Luke, evangelist and physician. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 17 October 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 13 October 2021
[It’s Harvest Festival time of year, and Father Ian challenges us to consider harvest in the light of climate change. We end with the hymn, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 10 October 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 6 October 2021
[In today’s video, Mike reflects on the London Marathon. We finish with the hymn, “Alleluia! Sing To Jesus.” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 3 October 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Michael and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 29 September 2021
[Today is Michaelmas Day, so in our video Jean talks about St Michael. We end with the hymn, “Ye Holy Angels Bright”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 26 September 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Martin and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 22 September 2021
[In today’s video, Martin reflects on quietness. We finish with the hymn, “Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 19 September 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 15 September 2021
[In today’s video, Father Ian reflects on the humility of Mary. We finish with the hymn, “My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 12 September 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 8 September 2021
[In our video, Mike responds to a new book by former Archbishop, Rowan Williams. We end with the hymn, “The Head That Once Was Crowned With Thorns”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 5 September 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 1 September 2021
[In today’s video, Jean reflects on the life of St Aidan, whose festival was yesterday (31 August). We finish with the hymn, “God Is Working His Purpose Out”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 29 August 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 25 August 2021
[In today’s video, Martin reflects on renewal. We end with the anthem, “God Be In My Head”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 22 August 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 18 August 2021
[In this video, Father Ian reflects on the current situation in Afghanistan and the notion of ‘sacrifice’. We finish with the hymn, “Brother, Sister Let Me Serve You”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 15 August 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 11 August 2021
[In this episode, Mike reflects on his journey to faith. We finish with the hymn, “Joy To The World”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 8 August 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 4 August 2021
[In today’s video, Martin reflects on our wonderful world. The song he refers to is, “What A Wonderful World”. You can hear Louis Armstrong’s version of the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrd_3VMC3c. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 1 August 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 28 July 2021
[In our video, Father Ian relates the story of Jesus with Mary and Martha, and reflects on some important lessons for us today. We finish with the hymn, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 25 July 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 21 July 2021
[In this episode, Mike reflects on Faith and the response of the Apostles to the life of Christ. We finish with the hymn, “Shine, Jesus, Shine”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 18 July 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 14 July 2021
[In today’s video, Jean tells us about John Keble’s Assize Sermon on “National Apostasy”, which gave the first impulse to the Oxford Movement and the subsequent changes in the Church of England. We finish with the hymn, “New every morning is the love”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 11 July 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 7 July 2021
[In today’s video, Martin reflects on the creation and man’s use (and abuse) of it. We finish with the poem, “God’s Creation”, and the hymn, “All Things Bright And Beautiful”. The poem, “God’s Creation”, is used by kind permission of the poet, John P Read. The text appears on the website, “Family Friend Poems” (https://www.familyfriendpoems.com). Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 4 July 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 30 June 2021
[In our video, Father Ian recounts a heart-warming experience, and reflects on hospitality. We hear the poem, “Hospitality” by New Zealand writer, Joy Cowley, and the hymn, “I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 27 June 2021
[As no priest is available to take a Eucharist service today, there is no online service, although there is a morning service in church. You can find a text version of today’s collect and readings here.]
Wednesday 23 June 2021
[In today’s video, Mike talks about Ely Cathedral, brutalism, and The Light of the World. (What’s the connection? Play the video and find out!) We end with the hymn, “I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 20 June 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 16 June 2021
[Jean talks about F S Pierpoint, author of the well-loved hymn, “For The Beauty Of The Earth”, and that’s our hymn for today. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 13 June 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 9 June 2021
[Martin tells us about St Columba, whose feast-day it is today. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 6 June 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 2 June 2021
[Today Father Ian reflects on the Trinity, and talks about the Andrei Rublev icon. We finish with the hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 30 May 2021 (Trinity Sunday)
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 26 May 2021
[In this video, Mike talks about Pentecost, and why it matters to us today. We finish with the hymn, “Holy Spirit Living Breath of God”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 23 May 2021 (Pentecost)
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 19 May 2021
[In today’s video, Jean talks about St Dunstan and the impact he made on the church. We finish with the hymn, “Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 16 May 2021
[Today is the third Sunday in May, so that means … Treasure Seekers! Join Pauline, Lottie and Hattie to find out how the Holy Spirit came to the disciples after Jesus went back to heaven. We finish with our pictures of members of the Holy Saviour family. You can find Treasure Seekers here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 12 May 2021
[In our video today, Martin talks about the Ascension of Jesus – tomorrow is Ascension Day, when we also celebrate the birthday of Holy Saviour Church. We finish with the hymn, “Alleluia, Sing To Jesus!”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 9 May 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 5 May 2021
[Join us for today’s video, in which Father Ian reflects on the centenary of the partition of Ireland, and the power of words. We finish with the hymn, “I heard the voice of Jesus say”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 2 May 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 28 April 2021
[In our video today, Mike introduces a story from St Mark’s Gospel, and talks about the book (and film), “Hillbilly Elegy”. We end with the Richard Shephard anthem, “A New Commandment”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 25 April 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 21 April 2021
[In today’s video, Jean marks the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and reflects on the Queen’s unique contribution to British life. We end with the hymn, “Lord Of All Hopefulness”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 18 April 2021
[Today is the third Sunday in April, so that means … Treasure Seekers! Join Pauline and Craig, assisted by Alice and Dolly, to find out how Jesus reappeared to his friends after the sad events of Good Friday. We finish with our pictures of members of the Holy Saviour family. You can find Treasure Seekers here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 14 April 2021
[In our video today, Martin reflects on the hymn, “Just As I Am, Without One Plea”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 11 April 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 7 April 2021
[In our video, Father Ian reflects on the meaning of Easter for us today, and reads the poem, “Roll Back the Stone” by Jill Jenkins. We finish with the hymn, “The Day of Resurrection”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Easter Day Sunday 4 April 2021
[Today is not only Easter Day, but also the first Sunday in April, so that means … Children’s Praise! conducted by Father Ian. Listen to the joyful Easter story, sing some great songs, including of course the Wiggle Song, and view the latest edition of our “virtual congregation”! You can find our Children’s Praise service here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Good Friday 2 April 2021
[In this inspiring video, Father Ian reflects on the significance of Good Friday for us today, and we end with the hymn, “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”. Find our special Good Friday Reflection here]
Wednesday 31 March 2021
[In today’s video, Mike talks about an incident in the garden of Gethsemane described by St Mark, and we end with the hymn, “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 28 March 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 24 March 2021
[Tomorrow is the Feast of the Annunciation, so appropriately Jean talks about Mary, mother of Jesus. We end with the hymn, “For Mary, mother of our Lord”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 21 March 2021
[Today is the third Sunday in March, so that means … Treasure Seekers! Join Mike as he tells us about how Jesus washed the disciples’ feet after the Last Supper, and we see how two families from Holy Saviour follow Jesus’s example. We finish with our pictures of members of the Holy Saviour family. You can find Treasure Seekers here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 17 March 2021
[Today is St Patrick’s Day, so appropriately Martin talks about St Patrick, and we end with the hymn, “For All The Saints”, sung by The Holy Saviour Church Choir & The Radcliffe Singers, dir Trevor Hughes. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 14 March 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 10 March 2021
[In today’s video, Father Ian reflects on deserts and reads the poem, “Desert Flowers” by Pat Marsh. We end with the hymn, “Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 7 March 2021
[Today is the first Sunday in March, so that means … Children’s Praise! conducted by Father Ian. Listen to the story of the son who came home to say “Sorry”, sing some great songs, including of course the Wiggle Song, and view the latest edition of our “virtual congregation”! You can find our Children’s Praise service here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 3 March 2021
[In today’s video, Mike talks about George Herbert and reads the poem, “The Pulley”. We end with the Herbert hymn, “King of Glory, King of Peace” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 28 February 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 24 February 2021
[In today’s video, Jean talks about the prayer, “Living God’s Love”, and we can join in the hymn, “Father, hear the prayer we offer”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 21 February 2021
[Today is the third Sunday in February, so that means … Treasure Seekers! Join us to hear Mike talk about “Angels” and learn how to make a paper angel with Charlie and Fraser. You’ll also sing “Be Bold, Be Strong!” and see the latest edition of our “virtual congregation”! You can find Treasure Seekers here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 17 February 2021 (Ash Wednesday)
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our service for Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Ash Wednesday service here]
[Please note that there is no separate reflection today. The Wednesday Reflection video for today on our YouTube channel just provides a link and a screen inviting you to join us for our Ash Wednesday service]
Sunday 14 February 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 10 February 2021
[In today’s video, Martin thinks about “Creation”, and we can join in the hymn, “For the Fruits of His Creation”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 7 February 2021
[Today is the first Sunday in February, so that means … Children’s Praise! conducted by Father Ian. Listen to the story of David and Goliath, sing some great songs, including of course the Wiggle Song, and view the latest edition of our “virtual congregation”! You can find our Children’s Praise service here]
[Also today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 3 February 2021
[In today’s video, Father Ian reflects on “Family”, particularly thinking about present times. We end with the hymn, “Will you come and follow me?” Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 31 January 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service for Candlemas conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 27 January 2021
[In our reflection today, Mike talks about “Jesus, our life’s companion and strength”. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 24 January 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 20 January 2021
[In our reflection today, Jean considers the challenge of Change. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 17 January 2021
[Today is the third Sunday in January, so that means … Treasure Seekers! You’ll hear the story of the young Samuel, who hears his name being called when he’s in bed, and you’ll find out how to make a prayer chain. And of course there’s the prayer song and the Wiggle Song! You’ll also see the latest edition of our “virtual congregation”! You can find Treasure Seekers here]
[You can also watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. The homily today is given by John Richardson to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January). Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 13 January 2021
[In our reflection today, Martin talks about Hope. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 10 January 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]
Wednesday 6 January 2021
[Father Ian chooses an Epiphany theme – the three wise men visit the baby Jesus in the stable in Bethlehem. Find our Wednesday Reflection here]
Sunday 3 January 2021
[Today you can watch a video compilation of our Morning service conducted by Father Ian and members of the Holy Saviour family, with recorded music. Find our Sunday morning service here]