The Olive Tree Church, Luton

I recently was “sent” as OTC delegate to the AGM of Luton Churches Together. I’ve previously attended some years ago; as a delegate from High Town Methodist Church. When God sends someone – there is always a “cost”. This act of obedience cost me a Fiver! – just for the subsidised, wonderful full breakfast buffet.…

When I first checked my phone on last Easter Sunday I noticed I’d received two (missed) calls from my Bank. I checked my account on-line and there seemed no cause for me to be concerned: still a few shillings there and no unusual or unexpected transactions. I felt it a bit early to call them;…

All of us at the Olive Tree Church, Luton offer our love to you all this Easter.As a token of our love for Jesus Christ and to the community in which we worship and serve – here is a link to a Youtube video of the Gospel according to John.

A wonderful couple of events which show the love and life in The Olive Tree Church, Luton. A fantastic amount of hard work, planning, participating, baking, making tea, cleaning the building, being musical, ushering folks young and old, and many, many, many other tasks which put together create a fellowship and worship event(s). I took…

‘O Little Town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie.’ The familiar first line of one of my favourite carols and a ‘must have’ when I am planning a carol service. The words by Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) paint a picture in our imagination, of an insignificant middle eastern town that became the focal point…

Search I’ve taken the liberty of reproducing this email/blog from Tearfund.Praying together for an end to global povertyDear All, As Advent begins, Rachael Adams, One Voice in Prayer editor, reflects on the power of light and darkness and what it means for us today.  The star must have shone so brightly for the magi – literally lighting…

Christians in Parliament – National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2022  I had the privilege of joining the Live Stream of this wonderful event earlier this week. It was uplifting and inspiring to join with these Parliamentary Representatives and faith leaders to pray for the work of Parliament in this country and worldwide and to pray for…

We are now the Olive Tree Church. Since our official coming together, lots has happened. Who and what are we today? I have to say, following on from Steve/Martin that some of our hopes and dreams have been thwarted by events beyond our control. But God has remained faithful and, where we seem to be…

We are The Olive Tree Church, a local ecumenical partnership. But my word, haven’t we been on a journey?  Can anyone remember when the process began that has resulted in The Olive Tree Church? Back in the now-distant days of 2014 . . . Well, back in the now-distant days of 2014 St. Margaret’s Methodist…

It has been suggested that we pray for the church every day at 7pm. I didn’t hear this in church meeting or I might have commented that it is one more thing to make me feel guilty about! Of course it doesn’t matter what time we pray – I am looking forward to heaven where…