Jill Baker
@ejillbaker.bsky.social
Retired (whatever that means) but still part of the Methodist Church in Scotland. Local preacher. Special love for Andrew, Tim, Hannah & Martha, missing Peter always. Gardener & occasional writer.
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Sunday thought (from Jenn)
Libraries are full of stories. So too are films and other forms of media. Some will be familiar, but we might find others more challenging.
How can we remain open to the presence of God as we learn?
Libraries are full of stories. So too are films and other forms of media. Some will be familiar, but we might find others more challenging.
How can we remain open to the presence of God as we learn?
June 28, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Sunday thought (from Jenn)
Libraries are full of stories. So too are films and other forms of media. Some will be familiar, but we might find others more challenging.
How can we remain open to the presence of God as we learn?
Libraries are full of stories. So too are films and other forms of media. Some will be familiar, but we might find others more challenging.
How can we remain open to the presence of God as we learn?
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Sunday thought (from Jenn)
Diversions can be disorienting, making us late, stressed or even lost. Often we have to trust the signs or hope that the satnav can find an alternative.
How do you stay connected with God when unexpected things happen?
Diversions can be disorienting, making us late, stressed or even lost. Often we have to trust the signs or hope that the satnav can find an alternative.
How do you stay connected with God when unexpected things happen?
June 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Sunday thought (from Jenn)
Diversions can be disorienting, making us late, stressed or even lost. Often we have to trust the signs or hope that the satnav can find an alternative.
How do you stay connected with God when unexpected things happen?
Diversions can be disorienting, making us late, stressed or even lost. Often we have to trust the signs or hope that the satnav can find an alternative.
How do you stay connected with God when unexpected things happen?
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Sunday thought (from Jenn)
Transport in a city comes in many different forms, to suit the different needs people have and enabling everyone to get about.
How does your community make space for people to participate in different ways?
Transport in a city comes in many different forms, to suit the different needs people have and enabling everyone to get about.
How does your community make space for people to participate in different ways?
June 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Sunday thought (from Jenn)
Transport in a city comes in many different forms, to suit the different needs people have and enabling everyone to get about.
How does your community make space for people to participate in different ways?
Transport in a city comes in many different forms, to suit the different needs people have and enabling everyone to get about.
How does your community make space for people to participate in different ways?
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Sunday thought (from Jenn)
We set aside places to wait for buses – with shelter from the rain and somewhere to sit for as long as needed.
How do you make space to hear God’s voice in your life?
We set aside places to wait for buses – with shelter from the rain and somewhere to sit for as long as needed.
How do you make space to hear God’s voice in your life?
June 7, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Sunday thought (from Jenn)
We set aside places to wait for buses – with shelter from the rain and somewhere to sit for as long as needed.
How do you make space to hear God’s voice in your life?
We set aside places to wait for buses – with shelter from the rain and somewhere to sit for as long as needed.
How do you make space to hear God’s voice in your life?
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Sunday Thought (from Val)
Making peace
How can we live as peacemakers in a disordered world? There are just six places left on the Community five-day retreat at Cuddesdon in July. Could you come and create community with us?
Making peace
How can we live as peacemakers in a disordered world? There are just six places left on the Community five-day retreat at Cuddesdon in July. Could you come and create community with us?
May 31, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Sunday Thought (from Val)
Making peace
How can we live as peacemakers in a disordered world? There are just six places left on the Community five-day retreat at Cuddesdon in July. Could you come and create community with us?
Making peace
How can we live as peacemakers in a disordered world? There are just six places left on the Community five-day retreat at Cuddesdon in July. Could you come and create community with us?
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Sunday Thought (from Val)
Community/Hospitality
‘When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.’ (Acts 2:1) Who have you got together with this week? What happened?
Community/Hospitality
‘When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.’ (Acts 2:1) Who have you got together with this week? What happened?
May 24, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Sunday Thought (from Val)
Community/Hospitality
‘When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.’ (Acts 2:1) Who have you got together with this week? What happened?
Community/Hospitality
‘When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.’ (Acts 2:1) Who have you got together with this week? What happened?
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Sunday Thought (from Val)
Learning
Jesus said: ‘The words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you.’ (John 17:8) What have you learned to know in truth this week?
Learning
Jesus said: ‘The words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you.’ (John 17:8) What have you learned to know in truth this week?
May 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Sunday Thought (from Val)
Learning
Jesus said: ‘The words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you.’ (John 17:8) What have you learned to know in truth this week?
Learning
Jesus said: ‘The words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you.’ (John 17:8) What have you learned to know in truth this week?
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Thought (from Val)
Silence
Jesus said: ‘On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.’ (John 14:20) Pause for the space of 3 deep breaths; it could be in a cathedral, or in the corner of your living room. In that silence, can you sense Christ in you, and you in him?
Silence
Jesus said: ‘On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.’ (John 14:20) Pause for the space of 3 deep breaths; it could be in a cathedral, or in the corner of your living room. In that silence, can you sense Christ in you, and you in him?
May 10, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Thought (from Val)
Silence
Jesus said: ‘On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.’ (John 14:20) Pause for the space of 3 deep breaths; it could be in a cathedral, or in the corner of your living room. In that silence, can you sense Christ in you, and you in him?
Silence
Jesus said: ‘On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.’ (John 14:20) Pause for the space of 3 deep breaths; it could be in a cathedral, or in the corner of your living room. In that silence, can you sense Christ in you, and you in him?
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Sunday thought (from Val):
Worship/Prayer
Jesus said: ‘If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’ (John 14:7)
Pause for a moment by something very down-to-earth. Can you see God in this?
Worship/Prayer
Jesus said: ‘If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’ (John 14:7)
Pause for a moment by something very down-to-earth. Can you see God in this?
May 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Sunday thought (from Val):
Worship/Prayer
Jesus said: ‘If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’ (John 14:7)
Pause for a moment by something very down-to-earth. Can you see God in this?
Worship/Prayer
Jesus said: ‘If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’ (John 14:7)
Pause for a moment by something very down-to-earth. Can you see God in this?
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Thought (from Niall) -
Sheep are often seen as symbols of calm and peace. Pastoral scenes are hopeful.
Jesus comes as a shepherd who can be trusted.
In a world where peace and trust are hard to find, why not join the next 5-day Community 'Practising Peace'?
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
Sheep are often seen as symbols of calm and peace. Pastoral scenes are hopeful.
Jesus comes as a shepherd who can be trusted.
In a world where peace and trust are hard to find, why not join the next 5-day Community 'Practising Peace'?
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
April 26, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Thought (from Niall) -
Sheep are often seen as symbols of calm and peace. Pastoral scenes are hopeful.
Jesus comes as a shepherd who can be trusted.
In a world where peace and trust are hard to find, why not join the next 5-day Community 'Practising Peace'?
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
Sheep are often seen as symbols of calm and peace. Pastoral scenes are hopeful.
Jesus comes as a shepherd who can be trusted.
In a world where peace and trust are hard to find, why not join the next 5-day Community 'Practising Peace'?
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
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Sunday thought (from Niall) -
Resurrection appearances - the road to Emmaus
Two downtrodden disciples walk home together but a stranger joins them and they see the world differently. Later, when he breaks bread they recognise Jesus.
When has a stranger helped you see the world differently?
Resurrection appearances - the road to Emmaus
Two downtrodden disciples walk home together but a stranger joins them and they see the world differently. Later, when he breaks bread they recognise Jesus.
When has a stranger helped you see the world differently?
April 19, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Sunday thought (from Niall) -
Resurrection appearances - the road to Emmaus
Two downtrodden disciples walk home together but a stranger joins them and they see the world differently. Later, when he breaks bread they recognise Jesus.
When has a stranger helped you see the world differently?
Resurrection appearances - the road to Emmaus
Two downtrodden disciples walk home together but a stranger joins them and they see the world differently. Later, when he breaks bread they recognise Jesus.
When has a stranger helped you see the world differently?
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Sunday thought (from Niall) -
Resurrection appearances - the upper room
The disciples meet together - in a locked room for safety - and Jesus meets them anyway and blesses them. Thomas misses out and needs to see for himself.
What blessings do you need to let in through a door you have shut?
Resurrection appearances - the upper room
The disciples meet together - in a locked room for safety - and Jesus meets them anyway and blesses them. Thomas misses out and needs to see for himself.
What blessings do you need to let in through a door you have shut?
April 12, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Sunday thought (from Niall) -
Resurrection appearances - the upper room
The disciples meet together - in a locked room for safety - and Jesus meets them anyway and blesses them. Thomas misses out and needs to see for himself.
What blessings do you need to let in through a door you have shut?
Resurrection appearances - the upper room
The disciples meet together - in a locked room for safety - and Jesus meets them anyway and blesses them. Thomas misses out and needs to see for himself.
What blessings do you need to let in through a door you have shut?
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Sunday thought (from Niall) -
In our Morning Prayer, prayers for others are held 'in the light of God’s sunrise.'
On this Easter Sunday morning many places celebrate communion outdoors, remembering the women who discovered the empty tomb early in the morning.
In our Morning Prayer, prayers for others are held 'in the light of God’s sunrise.'
On this Easter Sunday morning many places celebrate communion outdoors, remembering the women who discovered the empty tomb early in the morning.
April 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Sunday thought (from Niall) -
In our Morning Prayer, prayers for others are held 'in the light of God’s sunrise.'
On this Easter Sunday morning many places celebrate communion outdoors, remembering the women who discovered the empty tomb early in the morning.
In our Morning Prayer, prayers for others are held 'in the light of God’s sunrise.'
On this Easter Sunday morning many places celebrate communion outdoors, remembering the women who discovered the empty tomb early in the morning.
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Sunday thought (from Jill):
* Give thanks for the time you have been given today - even though it is only 23 hours!
* If you need to take some time for retreat and reflection, consider booking for 'Practising Peace' in Oxford in July.
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
* Give thanks for the time you have been given today - even though it is only 23 hours!
* If you need to take some time for retreat and reflection, consider booking for 'Practising Peace' in Oxford in July.
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
March 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Sunday thought (from Jill):
* Give thanks for the time you have been given today - even though it is only 23 hours!
* If you need to take some time for retreat and reflection, consider booking for 'Practising Peace' in Oxford in July.
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
* Give thanks for the time you have been given today - even though it is only 23 hours!
* If you need to take some time for retreat and reflection, consider booking for 'Practising Peace' in Oxford in July.
www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20...
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Sunday thought (from Jill):
* Buds are beginning to burst into life after the nurture of winter dormancy...
* What might our spirits need to help us flourish?
* Consider coming to 'Waiting and Wondering' - an online retreat at the end of March: www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20....
* Buds are beginning to burst into life after the nurture of winter dormancy...
* What might our spirits need to help us flourish?
* Consider coming to 'Waiting and Wondering' - an online retreat at the end of March: www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20....
March 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Sunday thought (from Jill):
* Buds are beginning to burst into life after the nurture of winter dormancy...
* What might our spirits need to help us flourish?
* Consider coming to 'Waiting and Wondering' - an online retreat at the end of March: www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20....
* Buds are beginning to burst into life after the nurture of winter dormancy...
* What might our spirits need to help us flourish?
* Consider coming to 'Waiting and Wondering' - an online retreat at the end of March: www.communitysf.org.uk/index.php/20....
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Sunday thought (from Jill)
* Today we celebrate St David, the patron saint of Wales who died on 1 March 589.
* Words from his final sermon have become a mantra in Wales - and are sound advice to all:
'Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd'
'Do the little things in life.'
* Today we celebrate St David, the patron saint of Wales who died on 1 March 589.
* Words from his final sermon have become a mantra in Wales - and are sound advice to all:
'Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd'
'Do the little things in life.'
March 1, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Sunday thought (from Jill)
* Today we celebrate St David, the patron saint of Wales who died on 1 March 589.
* Words from his final sermon have become a mantra in Wales - and are sound advice to all:
'Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd'
'Do the little things in life.'
* Today we celebrate St David, the patron saint of Wales who died on 1 March 589.
* Words from his final sermon have become a mantra in Wales - and are sound advice to all:
'Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd'
'Do the little things in life.'
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Sunday thought (from James):
February 22, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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February 8, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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February 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Sunday thought (from Sheryl): Through complex and patient communication, bees work together to ensure that their colony thrives.
To ponder…
In God’s community, how does ‘complex and patient communication’ feature?
What can we learn from bees?
To ponder…
In God’s community, how does ‘complex and patient communication’ feature?
What can we learn from bees?
January 25, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Sunday thought (from Sheryl): Through complex and patient communication, bees work together to ensure that their colony thrives.
To ponder…
In God’s community, how does ‘complex and patient communication’ feature?
What can we learn from bees?
To ponder…
In God’s community, how does ‘complex and patient communication’ feature?
What can we learn from bees?
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Sunday thought (from Sheryl):
'For you shall go out in joy
and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isa. 55:12)
How might these words encourage our solidarity and advocacy for those in exile?
'For you shall go out in joy
and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isa. 55:12)
How might these words encourage our solidarity and advocacy for those in exile?
January 18, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Sunday thought (from Sheryl):
'For you shall go out in joy
and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isa. 55:12)
How might these words encourage our solidarity and advocacy for those in exile?
'For you shall go out in joy
and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isa. 55:12)
How might these words encourage our solidarity and advocacy for those in exile?
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Sunday thought (from Sheryl):
Reflect on the image and words below...
Do you have somewhere equivalent to a ‘lovely wild place’ where you listen to the silence?
Could you discover or create such a place?
What does the silence say to you?
Reflect on the image and words below...
Do you have somewhere equivalent to a ‘lovely wild place’ where you listen to the silence?
Could you discover or create such a place?
What does the silence say to you?
January 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Sunday thought (from Sheryl):
Reflect on the image and words below...
Do you have somewhere equivalent to a ‘lovely wild place’ where you listen to the silence?
Could you discover or create such a place?
What does the silence say to you?
Reflect on the image and words below...
Do you have somewhere equivalent to a ‘lovely wild place’ where you listen to the silence?
Could you discover or create such a place?
What does the silence say to you?
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Sunday thought (from Sheryl):
'...they knelt down and paid him homage...' (Matthew 2:11)
‘homage’, from Old French meaning "allegiance to a feudal lord.”
How does that relate to what we seek to offer God in worship?
Three Kings, wood engraving by David Jones (Methodist Modern Art Collection)
'...they knelt down and paid him homage...' (Matthew 2:11)
‘homage’, from Old French meaning "allegiance to a feudal lord.”
How does that relate to what we seek to offer God in worship?
Three Kings, wood engraving by David Jones (Methodist Modern Art Collection)
January 4, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Sunday thought (from Sheryl):
'...they knelt down and paid him homage...' (Matthew 2:11)
‘homage’, from Old French meaning "allegiance to a feudal lord.”
How does that relate to what we seek to offer God in worship?
Three Kings, wood engraving by David Jones (Methodist Modern Art Collection)
'...they knelt down and paid him homage...' (Matthew 2:11)
‘homage’, from Old French meaning "allegiance to a feudal lord.”
How does that relate to what we seek to offer God in worship?
Three Kings, wood engraving by David Jones (Methodist Modern Art Collection)
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Sunday thought (from Kristin): “May we see your light in this world of ours…”
from “Come, Lord Jesus, Come”, Francesca Leftley.
from “Come, Lord Jesus, Come”, Francesca Leftley.
December 21, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Sunday thought (from Kristin): “May we see your light in this world of ours…”
from “Come, Lord Jesus, Come”, Francesca Leftley.
from “Come, Lord Jesus, Come”, Francesca Leftley.
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Sunday thought (from Kristin): “In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone. Snow had fallen, snow on snow… In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.”
What can we give Him? (Christina Rossetti)
What can we give Him? (Christina Rossetti)
December 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Sunday thought (from Kristin): “In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone. Snow had fallen, snow on snow… In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.”
What can we give Him? (Christina Rossetti)
What can we give Him? (Christina Rossetti)