Welcome to St Catherine's, Neasden
St Catherine’s is a gathering of ordinary people who share a love for God and a love for the local community.
We are not perfect, but we believe in trying to express God’s love and his forgiveness in the everyday challenges of life.
Our inspiration comes from Jesus, who spoke a lot about generosity and forgiveness, and very little about religion or morality.
We believe that Jesus’ life and message is worth sharing because it inspires ordinary people to live well.
We believe that God loves us as we are, that he forgives what we have been, and that he helps us to become what we can be.
We believe that there is more to life than our brief existence on Earth, and that God offers a new life to all who learn to love and be loved.
The Vicar, Rob Harrison is available in the Church Office most mornings. If the OPEN sign is by the side entrance, you are welcome to call in.
St Catherine’s is a gathering of ordinary people who share a love for God and a love for the local community.
We are not perfect, but we believe in trying to express God’s love and his forgiveness in the everyday challenges of life.
Our inspiration comes from Jesus, who spoke a lot about generosity and forgiveness, and very little about religion or morality.
We believe that Jesus’ life and message is worth sharing because it inspires ordinary people to live well.
We believe that God loves us as we are, that he forgives what we have been, and that he helps us to become what we can be.
We believe that there is more to life than our brief existence on Earth, and that God offers a new life to all who learn to love and be loved.
The Vicar, Rob Harrison is available in the Church Office most mornings. If the OPEN sign is by the side entrance, you are welcome to call in.
From Last Sunday: Community of Faiths
One day, Jesus was visited by a Roman Centurion. The man had a servant who was seriously ill, and was deeply concerned for them. Knowing that Jesus had a reputation as a healer, the Roman paid a visit and asked if Jesus could help. Jesus immediately offered to visit the Centurion's home. The Centurion said that wouldn't be necessary. He explained that as a military officer he was used to giving orders and seeing them carried out. He was quite sure that all Jesus needed to was to give an order and the servant would be well. Jesus was impressed and turned to those around him and stated that he had never encountered such faith in all any of his fellow Jews. He then sent the Centurion home, reassuring him that all would be well. This story demonstrates a truth that lies at the very heart of Jesus' teaching - that God is not interested in religion, or ritual or moral law; God is only interested in faith and love. The Centurion wasn't a Jew or a Christian - it didn't matter. What mattered was that he loved his servant and he trusted Jesus. As a Christian church we maintain a range of relationships with those who we consider to be our near kin in matters of faith, firstly with other Christian and then, in differing ways with those of other religions. Jesus didn't see it that way. After meeting the Centurion, he pointed out to those around him - who were of his own faith tradition - that come God's Kingdom, people of all sorts would be gathered from all around the world, who would be just as welcome. We need to be attentive to the 'centurions' of our community - those people who may totally differ from us in matters of belief and worship but who are our near kin when it comes to trusting and loving. These are the things that matter most. |
