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HitchinHoly

by Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin

Thoughts and reflections from Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin.

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  1. Wednesday Reflection 24 December 2025

    Today, Brian brings you Christmas greetings from Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin, and makes an important announcement about the Wednesday Reflection podcast.

  2. Wednesday Reflection 17 December 2025

    Continuing the themes of Advent, Mike reflects on the birth of Christ as a radiant dawn. We end with the hymn, "Hark, What A Sound". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  3. Sunday Sermon 14 December 2025

    Father Ian reads Mattthew 11: 2-11 and reflects on word of comfort in dark times, followed by the hymn, 'Tell Out My Soul': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  4. Wednesday Reflection 10 December 2025

    Today, Jean talks about the Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival this weekend, now in its 29th year, and probably the oldest established Christmas Tree Festival in England. We end with the hymn, "Hail To The Lord's Anointed". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  5. Wednesday Reflection 3 December 2025

    Today, Martin reflects on the hope of the Advent season, and the anticipation of the birth of Jesus. We end with the hymn, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  6. Wednesday Reflection 26 November 2025

    Today Father Ian reflects on the relationship between Jesus and the apostles, and what we can learn from it. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  7. Sunday Sermon 23 November 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 23: 33-43 and reflects on potential of the unlikeliest people to respond to goodness and the character of the good thief in the gospel narrative. Hymn, 'At the name of Jesus': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  8. Wednesday Reflection 19 November 2025

    Today, Mike comments on the reports of faith revival amongst young people and reflects on its significance. We end with the hymn, "Of The Father's Heart Begotten". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  9. Sunday Sermon 16 November 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 21: 5-19 and reflects on Anne Frank and her expression of faith and hope in a world of upheaval and turmoil, followed by the hymn, 'Christ, whose glory fills the skies': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  10. Wednesday Reflection 12 November 2025

    Today, Jean tells us about St Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, and reflects on the role of women in the church. We end with the hymn, "God Is Working His Purpose Out". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  11. Sunday Sermon 9 November 2025

    Father Ian reads Micah 4: 1-4 and reflects on the Christian duty actively to promote peace, followed by the hymn, 'Eternal Father, strong to save': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  12. Wednesday Reflection 5 November 2025

    Today, Martin reflects on the religious significance of light. We end with the hymn, "Shine, Jesus, Shine". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  13. Sunday Sermon 2 November 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 6: 20-31 and reflects on the hidden life of the saints, followed by the hymn, 'For All the Saints': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  14. Wednesday Reflection 29 October 2025

    Today, Father Ian reflects on the calling of the Apostles and the importance of their witness in the subsequent history of the church. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  15. Sunday Sermon 26 October 2025

    Father Ian reads 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31 and reflects on the implications of describing the church as a body, followed by the hymn, 'The Church's one foundation', CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  16. Wednesday Reflection 22 October 2025

    Should it be Christmas every day? Mike gives us his thoughts on the idea. We end with the hymn, "All Creatures Of Our God And King". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  17. Sunday Sermon 19 October 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 18: 1-8 and reflects on the purpose of prayer, followed by the hymn, 'Praise my soul the King of heaven': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  18. Wednesday Reflection 15 October 2025

    Today, Jean reflects on the history and ongoing work of the Leprosy Mission. We end with the hymn, "Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  19. Sunday Sermon 12 October 2025

    Mike reads Luke 17: 11-19 and reflects on the nature of hope, followed by the hymn, 'Great is thy failthfulness': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  20. Wednesday Reflection 8 October 2025

    Today, Martin reflects on the origin and significance of the Lord's Prayer. We end with the hymn, "Father, Hear The Prayer We Offer". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  21. Sunday Sermon 5 October 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 17: 5-10 and reflects on how our relationship with God cannot be reduced to a transaction, followed by the hymn, 'We have a gospel to proclaim' : CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  22. Wednesday Reflection 1 October 2025

    Today, Father Ian reflects on the life of St Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is celebrated this weekend. We end with the hymn, "All Creatures Of Our God And King". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  23. Sunday Sermon 28 September 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke:: 16: 19-31 and reflects on the duty to help those closest to us, followed by the hymn, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  24. Wednesday Reflection 24 September 2025

    Today, Mike refers to the escalation of artificial intelligence and of cryptocurrency, and reflects on its significance. We end with the hymn, "God Is Love". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  25. Sunday Sermon 21 September 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 16:1-13 and reflects on the destructive nature of greed, followed by the hymn, 'And can it be": CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  26. Wednesday Reflection 17 September 2025

    Today, Jean reflects on the history and significance of harvest festivals. We end with the hymn, "We Plough The Fields And Scatter". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  27. Sunday Sermon 14 September 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 15: 1-10 and reflects on the relevance of the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coins to the condition of spiritual lostness, followed by the hymn, "Lord of All Hopefulness': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  28. Wednesday Reflection 10 September 2025

    Today Martin encourages us to find some quiet time for ourselves. We end with the hymn,"Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  29. Sunday Sermon 7 September 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 14: 21-33 and reflects on the need to commit to our true goals in life, followed by the hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful": CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791“

  30. Wednesday Reflection 3 September 2025

    Today Father Ian reflects on the life of Pope Gregory the Great, and on Gregory's emphasis on service. We end with the hymn, "For All The Saints". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  31. Sunday Sermon 31 August 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 14:1, 7-14 and reflects on Jesus's emphasis on generosity as a response to the weight of hostile eyes, followed by the hymn, 'All my hope on God is founded': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  32. Wednesday Reflection 27 August 2025

    Today Mike reflects on the film, "The Life Of Chuck". We end with the hymn, "Jesus Calls Us O'er The Tumult". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  33. Sunday Sermon 24 August 2025

    Father Ian reads John 1: 45-51 and reflects on the transformation of Nathaniel (St Bartholomew) by Jesus's generous vision of him, followed by the hymn, 'For All the Saints': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  34. Wednesday Reflection 20 August 2025

    Jean tells us she has just read the novel, "Kate and Emma", by Monica Dickens, and it made her reflect on poverty and its effects. We end with the hymn, "Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  35. Sunday Sermon 17 August 2025

    Father Ian reads Hebrews 12: 1-4, and reflects on the collaborative nature of the Christian life, followed by the hymn, 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  36. Wednesday Reflection 13 August 2025

    Today, Martin reflects on what it means to be filled with God's love. We end with the hymn, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  37. Sunday Sermon 10 August 2025

    Father Ian reads Luke 12: 32-40 and reflects on the life of faithHymn: 'Lord of All Hopefulness': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  38. Wednesday Reflection 6 August 2025

    Today, Father Ian reflects on the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  39. Sunday Sermon 3 August 2025

    Father Ian reflects on the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12: 16-21), followed by the hymn 'And Can It Be'Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  40. Wednesday Reflection 30 July 2025

    Today, Mike reflects on rain after drought. We end with the hymn, "O God Beyond All Praising". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  41. Wednesday Reflection 23 July 2025

    Jean reflects on the Nicene Creed and its articulation of the doctrine of the Trinity, followed by the hymn 'Firmly I believe and truly' by John Henry NewmanHymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  42. Wednesday Reflection 16 July 2025

    Martin reflects on prayer , followed by the hymn 'Father Hear the Prayer We Offer'Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

  43. Wednesday Reflection 9 July 2025

    Today, Ben argues that to experience the freedom of being children of God we need to love without fear and to serve without needing recognition. We end with the hymn, "Lord You Give The Great Commission". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  44. Wednesday Reflection 2 July 2025

    What sort of a day are you having? Mike reflects on new days and how we might approach them. We end with the hymn, "Thou Whose Almighty Word". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  45. Wednesday Reflection 25 June 2025

    Jean reflects on the life of John the Baptist, whose birth we celebrate on 24 June. We end with the hymn, "On Jordan's Bank The Baptist's Cry". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  46. Wednesday Reflection 18 June 2025

    Today, Martin reflects on the significance of the Communion service, celebrated tomorrow at the feast of Corpus Christi. We end with the hymn, "Break Thou The Bread Of Life". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  47. Wednesday Reflection 11 June 2025

    Today Rachel reflects on the significance of the Bible verses beginning, "The Lord bless you and keep you". We end with the hymn, "Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  48. Wednesday Reflection 4 June 2025

    Today Mike reflects on the teaching of Jesus about the choices we make in life. We end with the hymn, "Come Down O Love Divine". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  49. Wednesday Reflection 28 May 2025

    Jean reminds us that it is Ascension Day tomorrow, and it also marks the 160th birthday of Holy Saviour Church. We end with the hymn, "Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

  50. Wednesday Reflection 21 May 2025

    Today, Martin reflects on what it means for God to be with us always. We end with the hymn, "God Be In My Head". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

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