Faith
There's Room for Both
The spontaneous sigh towards heaven and the carefully crafted liturgy. The 2am outpouring and the service book handed down through generations. There's room for both.
Faith
The Church Has Never Stood Still
From Henley Festival to Cliff College via Chesterfield. It's been a bit 'full on'. But the 'God moments' just keep coming. Oh, and I 'flicked through' John Wesley's Prayer Book...and saw a crooked spire.
Services
I was creative, but...
My service themed around patience went well. Is there any such thing as a perfect formula for such things? No.
Challenge
Be Creative. OK, erm...
Writer's block is definitely a 'thing'. Overcoming the same when crafting a whole service and creating a portfolio...urgh.
Candidating
DOV2 Portfolio Workshop
Great to catch up with some familiar faces, the time between now and submission is going to fly! Attending the workshop; another gift.
Candidating
The Advisory Panel
I prepared as best as I could.
Candidating
DOV1 Retreat Reflections
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
DOV 1 Meeting 4
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
Faith
Easter Vigil
He is risen. Alleluia. (Part 1) Described by the presiding minister as "Anglicanism at its very best", I couldn’t agree more: Beautifully choreographed, the readings were delivered with a sincerity and clarity fitting of such a cornerstone moment in the church’s calendar. It was a journey
Faith
Good Friday
This day is so difficult. There were around 40 of us at the first Walk of Witness. A good number, really. Margie read from Luke—Jesus promising the kingdom to the penitent thief. She read it beautifully. Luke 23:39–43 NIV - One of the criminals who… | BibliaOne of
Faith
Maundy Thursday. Footlong Cookies and a Lovefeast.
I found myself in Grange this morning—bit of an unplanned detour while collecting the car from the garage. I’m not sure I’ve ever actually been before. The Methodist Church had its doors wide open, which felt like an invitation. I stepped inside… and straight into the middle
Faith
Thanksgiving, Partnerships, Stations of The Cross
A service of thanksgiving this evening to mark the 50th anniversary of the Church Sharing Agreement between the Anglicans and Catholics and their joint use of the building. It was combined with a service visiting the Stations of the Cross. Elements were taken from the service marking the agreement in