During the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in 2020, in addition to the weekly Sunday morning services, our minister produced a series of "Reflections From the Manse" that were published on YouTube. The videos lasted around eight to ten minutes and were designed to be watched each day of the week from Monday through to Friday (although the first couple of weeks actually ran from Monday to Saturday). Each week dealt with a particular theme, starting with a special series of reflections for Holy Week at Easter.
Separate links to each of these videos have been set out below, arranged by date and day of the week. Simply select a particular day to access the link which will open a new tab in your browser with a direct link to YouTube.
This is a series of six reflections for Holy Week at Easter, looking at passages from the gospel writers on what happened in Jerusalem.
Tuesday 7th
The religious leaders question Jesus' authority to preach and teach.
Good Friday
Jesus is executed alongside two convicted criminals on "Good" Friday.
Saturday 11th
A "Sabbath" day of rest and reflection before the dawn of a new creation.
This is a series of six "Reflections From the Manse" on the 23rd Psalm. Welcome to the study!
This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on Psalm 1 and Psalm 131. Welcome to the kitchen!
This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on Psalm 8. Welcome to the lounge!
This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on the theme: "Still Crazy After All These Years and Still Christian After All These Years". Welcome back to the study!
Thursday 14th
Our Experience: discovery through experimentation - caterpillars and butterflies
This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on the theme of sunflowers. Welcome back to the kitchen!
This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on the theme of the Blessing in Numbers, chapter 6. Welcome back to the lounge!
Tuesday 26th
God promises to keep His people: to care for them, protect and guard them.
Friday 29th
God gives peace as a seed that grows to wholeness, completeness and fulfilment.