Seeking and buying happiness is worth hundreds of billions of pounds to the UK economy - the Bible holds the secret and it's a lot cheaper!

Rev Dave explores Psalm 1 in the 'Psalms for the Summer' series for the church in the upper dale.

This recording was made at the 10:30 Benefice Communion service in St Oswald's Church in Askrigg on Sunday August 9th, 2026

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Precious? - Recognising Deceit - Rev continues o explore some BIG issues from the parables of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel

Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52, Psalm 119:129-136

This recording was made at the 10:30 Communion service in St Oswald's Church, Askrigg on July 26th, 2026

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The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds. Are you on the right side of the Harvest?

Jesus knows this is such an important message that he takes time to explain it clearly to His disciples. It created a stir then and it continues to do the same today.

Rev Dave considers 'Chunky' spiritual truths.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

This recording was made at the 9am Communion service at the Church of St Mary and St John in Hardraw on Sunday July 19th, 2026

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'Building Church Together' Part 2

Working in Unity

As the Benefice prepares for moving into a vacancy, Rev Dave & Sarah reflect upon what Paul and Jesus teach us about successful team work.

Romans 12:3-18, Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)

This recording was made at the 10:30 Benefice Family Communion service 'The Gathering' at St Oswald's Church in Askrigg on Sunday July 5th, 2026

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Rev Dave considers the topic every human on the planet has to deal with and teaches some simple strategies to help do so.

Romans 6: 12-end, Ps.89, Mtt.10:40-end

This recording was made at the 10:30 Communion service in St Oswald's Church, Askrigg on June 28th, 2026

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Fathers Day: Jesus reveals what a real Father looks like through the Parable of the Prodigal Son and throws us the question ... which of the two brothers are you most like?

Luke 15:11-32

This recording was made at the 9am Communion service at St Mary and St John's Church in Hardraw on Sunday June 21st, 2026

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In a world where so many feel empty and lonely and search for meaning and hope, Jesus calls us to the work of sharing God's love to everyone who crosses our path. He tells us that 'The Harvest is Plentiful' .. in other words: "There's allus sommat to be doing!"

Rev Dave reflects on the words of Jesus and of Pope Benedict XVIth

Matthew 9:35-10:8-23

This recording was made at the 10:30am Communion service at St Margaret's Church in Hawes on Sunday June 14th, 2026

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The 'Askrigg Friendly and Benevolent Society' celebrate their 217th anniversary with Rev Dave in St Oswald's Church, Askrigg.

This is the full recording of the service. A recording of the reflection on its own, 'Dictum Meum Pactum', can be found separately.

Entry Music, Welcome, Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer, Reading, Reflection, Prayers, Jerusalem, Blessing, Exit Music

Organist: Mal Carruthers

Psalm 34:8-14

The recording was made on Thursday June 4th, 2026

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'Building Church Together' Part 1 We're all called to be involved.

Rev Dave reflects on what's been taking place in Upper Wensleydale and what we can learn from Nehemiah's experience of team work.

• Nehemiah 2&3

This recording was made at the 10:30 Family Communion service 'The Gathering' at St Oswald's Church in Askrigg on Sunday June 7th, 2026

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Truth and Trust in our modern world - Who and What?

Rev Dave shares some thoughts with the men of the 'Askrigg Friendly and Benevolent Society' at their 217th annual service of Thanksgiving in St Oswald's church in Askrigg.

Psalm 34:8-14

The recording was made on Thursday June 4th, 2026

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