15 FEBRUARY 2026 (JOHN 9:1-41)

On Sunday 15 February 2026 we reflect on John 9:1 - 41, the story of the man born blind.

In this sermon we explore a passage that challenges the instinct to assign blame to suffering. When asked who sinned, Jesus refuses the question itself. Instead of locating fault, he reveals the work of God through dignity, courage and truth.

As the story unfolds, the focus shifts from physical sight to spiritual vision. The man who was once silenced gradually finds his voice. Those who assume they can see most clearly become defensive and closed. John invites us to consider our own blind spots, the assumptions we carry, and the ways fear can shape what we are willing to recognise.

This reflection engages questions of judgement, exclusion and certainty. It asks what it might mean to become a community where people do not have to defend their humanity, where difference is not treated as deficit, and where faith is spacious enough to hold complexity.

St Andrews in the Grange is a Church of Scotland congregation in Guernsey seeking to nurture thoughtful, honest and compassionate faith in the midst of real life.

You are welcome to listen, reflect and continue the journey with us.