Shows
INSIDE THE MUSIC SCENEWokingham Festival 2024 - Part 3On this episode of INSIDE THE MUSIC SCENE I share with you some of the interviews I conducted while at Wokingham Festival recently! There are a lot of interviews to share so this is part 3 of 3!This episode features Chris Hillman who is part of Wokingham Festival's organising committee, original band Trim, cover band Daft! and local pop punk band Ghost Cats.Make sure to follow everyone who has been featured on social media:@hillmanism@trim_music@daftcoverband@ghost_cat_musicAnd of course make sure to follow @insidethemusic...2024-09-0128 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe call to serveFinal sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson as Rector of the parish of All Saint Wokingham before retirement.2023-06-2916 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamHow can we believe in God in 21st century Britain?How a conversation between Jesus and a secret follower can inspire us to be confident believers in God. A sermon by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham, based on St John's Gospel Chapter 3.2023-03-0510 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamResponding to God's giftsThis sermon started off a short series of sermons on the topic of Giving at All Saints Church Wokingham during January and early February 2023.
It is by The Reverend Colin James, Honorary Priest at the church, and is based on Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12: 13-21)2023-01-3010 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamLife is a gift from God and we live by giving to God and one another.A sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson , Rector of the parish of All Saints Wokingham.
This sermon explores the importance of giving in life and society generally and in particular in supporting the community of the local church. The life of society and communities would be poorer, if not impossible, without giving and receiving to sustain relationships outside of the economic nexus of exchange. Without giving local churches and All Saints Church Wokingham would not exist. It's service to the community would cease. Giving is part of the DNA of church communities. We receive life and...2023-01-3010 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWhat the wise men from the East can teach us in 2023Sermon for Epiphany Sunday by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham. This sermon draws out messages for living from St Matthew's story of the events surrounding the birth of Christ.2023-01-0810 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamHow to become an eco-churchA talk at All Saints Church Wokingham Parish Communion on 25th September 2022 by Rosemary Croft about her experience of being part of an eco-church team at her own church in Reading, as part of the Season of Creation (12 mins) Followed by question and answer session with the congregation (9 mins).2022-09-2622 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Why are you afraid?"A sermon on the Sunday after the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second, by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham
It is based on the story of Jesus' calming the storm in Matthew Chapter 8. David speaks of how the wisdom and Christian faith we saw in the life and values of Queen Elizabeth which sustained her in good times and bad is an example of the faith and hope all Christians may lay hold of, in the face of seemingly overwhelming threats , such as those posed by the climate emergency. In the face of this o...2022-09-1108 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamPower, choice, dignity - being alongside families in hardshipEmma Cantrell, Founder and CEO of Wokingham-based charity First Days speaks about the values and motivations which drive the work of this charity which supports families facing hardship.2022-07-1813 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamBeing an inclusive churchRuth Wilde, national coordinator of Inclusive Church came to All Saints Wokingham to talk about Inclusive Church and also to find the challenge to us now in the well-known gospel story of the Good Samaritan2022-07-1011 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe power of praisePaul and Silas’ praying and praise in prison brought them peace, testified of their love of God, and transformed the lives of the prison guard. What are you using your power of praise for today?
A sermon by Chrispen Gumbs at All Saints Church Wokingham on the 7th Sunday of Easter2022-05-3014 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Passion of Christ according to Saint Luke's GospelThe story of the suffering and death of Christ according to the gospel of Saint Luke, read by parishioners of the Church of England parish of Wokingham (All Saints) in Berkshire, England on Palm Sunday morning, 10th April 20222022-04-1323 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamA meditation on the Christian Festival of the Annunciation to Mary of the birth of ChristWhat did Mary say when she learned she was going to give birth to the Saviour of the world? The answer is quite surprising. A meditation by Canon David Hodgson
(Episode art - Detail of the Reredos Panel at All Saints Church Wokingham - photograph by Hemma Mason)2022-03-2511 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamADVENT 1 - Looking ahead with hope and confidenceThis is the first in the Advent series of sermons from All Saints Church Wokingham. It is a sermon by Canon David Hodgson on Advent Sunday entitled "Looking ahead with hope and confidence".2021-12-1212 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"You want us to remember?" Sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2021Sermon on Remembrance Sunday by The Reverend Becky Medlicott at the Parish Communion service in All Saints Church Wokingham.2021-11-1409 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamHow can faith help us face being overwhelmed by the climate emergency?A sermon on dealing and responding to the climate emergency based on The Letter to the Ephesians by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham. The sermon is preceded by a reading of Ephesians Chapter 6:10-20, read by Judith Scott.2021-08-2314 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe power of the living breadA sermon by Chrispen Gumbs, ordinand-in-training at All Saints Church Wokingham. The sermon is preceded by the reading of the gospel of the day John 6.51-582021-08-1513 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamJohn the Baptist's fate : a call to Christians todayA sermon by The Reverend Colin James on Sunday 11th July at All Saints Church Wokingham. The sermon is preceded by the reading of the gospel on which it is based, read by The Reverend Becky Medlicott.2021-07-1113 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Little girl, get up" A sermon by The Reverend Colin JamesA sermon based on the gospel according to St Mark Chapter 5 verses 21 -43 for Sunday 27th June 2021 at All Saints Church Wokingham. The gospel reading precedes the sermon.2021-06-2711 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSermon on Pentecost Sunday 2021This is a sermon preached by Canon David Hodgson , Rector of All Saints Wokingham on the Day of Pentecost 2021 about the power of the Holy Spirit to change us; and the purposes of the spaceforall project at All Saints Church to make changes in the community.2021-05-2310 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCelebrating Ascension DayA sermon by the All Saints Wokingham Lay Preacher John Boylan on the Feast of the Ascension 20212021-05-1513 minSermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Led by the Holy Spirit" Sermon by The Reverend Colin James on 2nd May 2021This sermon is based on two Bible readings in the Acts of the Apostles and in John's Gospel. The two readings will be heard first followed by the sermon. This is a live recording from a service in All Saints Church Wokingham on the 5th Sunday of Easter, 2nd May 20212021-05-0414 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"May we give this May to spaceforall"A message from Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham, about spaceforall, the All Saints Church community project to create an open and accessible community space in the church building.2021-04-3003 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Passion Gospel read by Canon David HodgsonThe reading of the passion of Christ in St Mark's Gospel on Palm Sunday 2021 at All Saints Church Wokingham2021-03-3007 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Listen to Jesus" - a sermon on the Sunday before Lent 2020 by Canon David HodgsonSermon recorded for All Saints Church Wokingham's online Parish Communion service on Sunday 14th February 2021. This sermon is based on the gospel according to Saint Marck Chapter 9 v 2-8; the gospel reading precedes the sermon in this episode.2021-02-1510 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSermon by John Boylan on the message of the gospel of Saint JohnFor All Saints Church Wokingham on Sunday 7th February2021-02-0912 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamA sermon from the Reverend Hannah Higginson on the 2nd Sunday of EpiphanyA sermon for All Saints Church Wokingham delivered at home for our online service2021-01-1612 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamShepherds in the fieldsAn all-age talk for Christmas Day by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham2020-12-3005 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamPoems for Remembrance 2020Listen to the 7 poems written by local people of Wokingham on the theme of Remembrance with an introduction by Canon David Hodgson.
Poets are;
Peter Barrett, John Boylan, Martin Haslam, David Hodgson, Colin James, Mhairi Lochhead.2020-11-0912 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamTake up Your Cross and Follow MeSermon from Revd Hannah Higginson for 30th August 2020 based on the readings Matthew 16:21-28 and Romans 12:9-212020-09-1008 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWho Jesus is and who we are.A sermon by the Rev'd. Canon David Hodgson on Sunday 23rd August based on Matthew 16: 13 -202020-08-2811 minSermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamPeter sinks but Jesus savesSermon for Trinity 9 from John Boylan based on Matthew 14:22-332020-08-0910 minSermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamPractical as well as spiritual careSermon by the Revd Hannah Higginson for 2nd August 2020, based on Matthew 14:13-21 Feeding of the 50002020-08-0110 minSermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSermon from Revd Colin James for 26th July 2020Sermon based on Matthew 13:31-33 and 44-52, for the 7th Sunday after Trinity2020-07-2810 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSermon on a parable of Jesus about the wheat and the weedsSermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher of All Saints Church Wokingham given on 7th Sunday after Trinity, 19th July 20202020-07-2110 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Do not be afraid" A sermon on how the teaching of Jesus gives us courage at this troublesome time.A sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson on Matthew 10.24-392020-06-2111 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamA sermon on compassion by the Reverend Colin JamesThis sermon is based on the gospel reading Matthew 9.35 – 10.82020-06-1910 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamLiving in peace with nature in order to live in peace with GodA sermon for Trinity Sunday and Environment Sunday by Canon David Hodgson on the twin themes of God and nature.2020-06-1209 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamPrayerA sermon on Prayer by our Authorised Lay Preacher John Boylan2020-05-2916 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamLove is his promiseSermon for 17th May 2020 from Revd Hannah Higginson on John 14:15-21 the promise of the Holy Spirit2020-05-1710 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe friendship of Jesus. A sermon by The Reverend Colin JamesSermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter for All Saints Church Wokingham's online Communion Service2020-05-1009 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"I am the gate". A sermon exploring the leadership which Jesus modelled.A sermon by Canon David Hodgson on the 4th Sunday of Easter - 3rd May 2020 - based on sayings of Jesus from St Johns Gospel - Chapter 10 verses 1 -10.2020-05-0413 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWitnesses to these thingsHear a sermon by our Authorised Lay Preacher John Boylan on the description in John 20.19-end of Jesus' appearance in the locked room2020-05-0315 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"We had hoped". The road to Emmaus.Sermon by Canon David Hodgson on the Third Sunday of Easter, 26 April 20202020-04-2708 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamGod so loved the world - a message for Earth Day 2020 A special talk for Earth Day given by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Church Wokingham2020-04-2710 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamEaster Day sermon- The Empty TombEaster Day sermon from the Revd Hannah Higginson exploring the relevance of the empty tomb for our lives2020-04-1511 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamA sermon for Palm Sunday 2020Delivered online by The Revd Colin James 2020-04-1110 minSermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe raising of LazarusSermon for 29th March by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Minister2020-04-0310 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSermon for Mothering SundayGiven by Canon David Hodgson as part of a broadcast Communion service on the first Sunday of church closures because of the pandemic coronavirus COVID-19.2020-03-2204 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamLiving WatersSermon by Revd Hannah Higginson on 15th March based on John 42020-03-1810 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"God so loved the world..."A sermon by The Reverend Colin James on the Second Sunday of Lent 20202020-03-0909 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe meaning of life?A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent by Canon David Hodgson2020-03-0210 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamTime to recognise the truth about ourselvesA sermon for Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, by Canon David Hodgson2020-02-2810 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Transfiguration of JesusA sermon for the Sunday before Lent by the Reverend Hannah Higginson2020-02-2812 minSermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWhy the transfiguration?Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on the last Sunday before Lent2020-02-2612 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamGod is like usA sermon by The Reverend Colin James about God's gifts and our responsibilities to care for God's creation.2020-02-1910 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe salt of the earthA sermon by Canon David Hodgson for the launch of the fundraising appeal for the spaceforall project.2020-02-1112 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamLooking for the light of ChristA sermon by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham, on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)2020-02-0705 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThere are many kinds of fishA sermon by Canon David Hodgson on Christian discipleship and mission at All Saints Church Wokingham.2020-01-3109 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamMaking Christ visibleA sermon by The Reverend Colin James2020-01-2411 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCelebrating baptismThis sermon explores what baptism means to us. By Canon David Hodgson.2020-01-1711 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe visit of the wise menSermon by Revd Hannah Higginson for Epiphany2020-01-0510 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamChildren's well-being the measure of a caring communityA sermon on the need to make the flourishing of children everywhere central to the practise of Christian faith. By Canon David Hodgson on the First Sunday of Christmas 2019 following the reading of the Gospel of Saints Matthew's account of the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem by Herod the Great.2019-12-2911 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamBorn in the nightSermon for Christmas Midnight service by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham. Christmas 2019.2019-12-2811 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamIn the darkness of the world God is with us.Sermon for the last Sunday of Advent 2019 by the Reverend Hannah Higginson.2019-12-2210 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamHope for change.A sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent 2019 by Canon David Hodgson2019-12-1611 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Preparing to receive the Lord" A sermon for Advent.A sermon by The Reverend Colin James on the Second Sunday of Advent.2019-12-0810 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Heavenly Perspective - A Sermon on the Feast of Christ the KingA sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson2019-11-3011 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"Is God all-powerful really?"A sermon by Canon David Hodgson about how to think about God in a world of injustice and disasters.2019-11-1713 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham"God of the living": a sermon on Remembrance SundayA sermon for Remembrance Sunday given by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson; based on biblical texts from the Book of Job and the Gospel of Luke (Job 19.23-27a; Luke 20.27-38)2019-11-1110 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamMaking the blessings of God tangibleA sermon by the Rector Canon David Hodgson on All Saints Sunday at the start of a time of prayer and preparation for the work of adapting and offering the church building as a space for all.2019-11-0411 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSermon by Revd Hannah Higginson at All Saints Church for Bible SundayHow accessible do we find the Bible?2019-10-2713 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCry out for climate justiceRector of All Saints, Canon David Hodgson, urges people of faith to believe in the power of the cry for climate justice.2019-10-2213 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamBoundary crossing blessingsA sermon by Canon David Hodgson based on the Gospel of St Luke Chapter 17 verses 11-19.2019-10-1309 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamIncrease our faith!A sermon by The Revd Colin James based on St Luke Chapter 17: 5 - 10 2019-10-1208 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Coming Kingdom - sermon on Luke 12:49-56 and Hebrews 11:29-12:2Sermon by Revd Hannah Higginson Associate Priest at All Saints Church Wokingham2019-08-1810 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamTeach us to prayA sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson at All Saints Church Wokingham based on the teaching of Jesus about prayer found in Saint Luke's Gospel Chapter 11 verse 1 -13.2019-07-2813 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamTake time to be still with GodThis sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson, Associate Priest at All Saints Church Wokingham, brings an honest and insightful message for busy people based on the story of Martha and Mary in the gospel according to Saint Luke.2019-07-2110 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Good Samaritan: a fresh look.A sermon by our Authorised Lay Preacher John Boylan giving a fresh slant on Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. Delivered at All Saints Church Wokingham 14th July 20192019-07-1714 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe Kingdom of GodA sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher, about God's kingdom and today's kingdoms. Delivered at All Saints Church Wokingham 30th June 2019.2019-06-3011 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamNo place for racism or gender discrimination in Christian lifeA sermon based on the Apostle Paul's teaching that we are all one in Christ Jesus, in the letter to the Galatians. By The Reverend Colin James at All Saints Parish Church Wokingham2019-06-2509 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamFootprints: Ascension Day sermonSermon for Ascension Day by Rev'd Hannah Higginson of All Saints Church Wokingham2019-05-3010 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCaring Community: ask for and receive the Spirit of caringThe final sermon in the series "Caring Community" by Canon David Hodgson, at All Saints Church Wokingham, 26th May 20192019-05-2614 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCaring Community: love one anotherA sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher, in the series "Caring Community" at All Saints Church Wokingham 19th May 20192019-05-2013 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCaring Community: to pray is to careA sermon in the series "Caring Community" by The Reverend Colin James on 12th May 2019 at All Saints Church Wokingham2019-05-1809 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCaring Community: to follow is to love Sermon from 5th May 2019 on John 21: v1-19 by Rev'd Hannah Higginson of All Saints Church Wokingham 2019-05-1808 minSermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamHow do we know Christ?A sermon by the Revd Canon David Hodgson Rector of All Saints Church Wokingham on the Second Sunday of Easter2019-04-2809 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWhat difference does the Resurrection make?A sermon for Easter 2019 by the Rev'd Canon David Hodgson at All Saints Church Wokingham2019-04-2406 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamThe burning bushA sermon for the start of Lent 2019 by John Boylan, lay preacher at All Saints Church Wokingham2019-03-2207 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamStay calm and follow meA sermon by John Boylan, lay preacher, at All Saints Church Wokingham 17th March 20192019-03-2212 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamKnowing we are lovedA sermon by Canon David Hodgson at All Saints Church Wokingham on the first Sunday of Lent 2019.
Key words: Jesus, temptation, love, God, Lent, unworthy, violent,sinners, wealth, power, money, good news, Christ,2019-03-1513 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWhat goes up must come downA sermon by The Rev'd Hannah Higginson at All Saints Church Wokingham on the Sunday before Lent2019-03-1010 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamSharing the good news of Jesus ChristA sermon by The Rev'd Colin James, Honorary Priest, All Saints Church Wokingham on the occasion of the celebration of his 50 years as a licensed minster.2019-02-2410 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWhat kind of community?A sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher at All Saints Church Wokingham, based on the blessing and woes pronounced by Jesus (Luke 6: 17 -26).2019-02-2411 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamFish!A sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson, Rector of Wokingham All Saints, based on the gospel according to S. Luke Chapter 5 verses 1 -11.
Key words: fish, kingdom of God, Jesus, Christ, God, Simon,miracle, abundance, sustainability, economy, habitat, good news, welcome, ministry, blessing, grace, relationship with God,forgiveness, acceptance, hope, faith, joy, confidence, catechesis.2019-02-1213 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamChristmas is just the beginningA sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson on the Sunday after Christmas 2018 at All Saints Parish Church Wokingham2019-01-1510 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamOut of the silence: sermon on Remembrance SundaySermon by Canon David Hodgson Rector of Wokingham All Saints2018-11-1111 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamCan the saints help us in the Anthropocene era?Sermon by Canon David Hodgson Rector of All Saints Wokingham on the Feast of St Simon and St Jude.2018-11-1014 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamIs protest and denunciation compatible with the Christian gospel?Latest episode of Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham2018-07-2106 min
Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamWhile you are waitingSermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher at All Saints Church Wokingham.
Bible reading: Mark 2.23-3.6
Introduction: There’s a story about an American tourist driving through a remote part of Southern Ireland. It was a very hot day and he was pleased, having not passed anyone in over 30 minutes, to find a little pub albeit in the middle of nowhere where he could stop for lunch and ask directions. On entering the pub, he found it completely empty apart from the Landlord, who greeted him with a big smile and welcome. “Gee this is wonderful” he said, “I’m dying for...2018-07-0113 min