Candidating
It's been exhilarating and exasperating, testing, humbling and thought provoking; it has been a ‘significant piece of work’, probably the most significant piece of intentional work I have ever produced, but I think it accurately represents me.
Faith
Coming along to an event is as exciting as stepping on to a plane, and requires significantly less faith.
Candidating
Here I go...intense portfolio production, half term, an Open Day at Queen's Foundation, some chance encounters and some really special moments of Grace...
Candidating
As I look to be 'creative' for certain sections of my candidating portfolio I got a bit distracted and 'vibe coded' a very cool (I think!) word cloud generator.
Challenge
Writer's block is definitely a 'thing'. Overcoming the same when crafting a whole service and creating a portfolio...urgh.
Candidating
Great to catch up with some familiar faces, the time between now and submission is going to fly! Attending the workshop; another gift.
Candidating
It's time to cross.
Candidating
I prepared as best as I could.
Candidating
I'm not quite sure how to respond to the 'headline'. Perhaps with some further headlines. Anyone who is on this path and following this process, will remember the DOV1 Retreat all their life - they just will. It was that impactful. So in no particular order,
Candidating
Trepidation, Excitement. It’s not ‘assessed’, but kind of is, because people are people. I’ve had some outstanding input, feedback, pearls of wisdom, advice, guidance, thoughts and lists…It probably could all be summed up in one phrase ‘be you’. I remain wholly committed and utterly humbled by the
Candidating
There is an energy and enthusiasm about our time together; we were able to share our respective journeys through Holy Week and had much to share, both recognising the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout. We reflected on the ecumenical nature of Holy Week and how rather than labelling by
Preaching
I continue to be somewhat overwhelmed at the privilege of preaching and today was no exception. I was welcomed at Striklandgate like a well known friend. They were looking forward to the service and I was looking forward to leading them in worship. What I hadn't quite expected