Sermon for Candlemas

Candlemas 2015 Christchurch Wanstead, 8am Malachi 3:1-5 Luke 2:22-40 Candlemas is a sort of pivot or turning point in the church calendar. On this day, we look back to the birth of Christ, giving thanks, and we look ahead: to his death and passion, and ultimately to his resurrection. It's time to remove any remaining Christmas decorations, and start thinking about how we might endeavour to have a...