January often arrives quietly after the colour and busyness of Christmas. Decorations are packed away, routines return, and many of us begin the year thinking about change. As a church community, January offers a meaningful…
Every year it seems to happen earlier. The lights go up, the shops grow louder, the to-do lists lengthen and before we know it the peaceful manger scene has been buried under wrapping paper, meal…
Christmas is a season of joy, generosity, and celebration. Yet it can also be a season of excess—excess waste, excess consumption, and excess stress. As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to celebrate differently:…
Each November on Remembrance Sunday, as the days grow short and the air turns crisp, we gather in silence up on Green Street by the War Memorial. The bugle sounds the last post and reveille,…
As we move into the winter months, many of us turn our attention to keeping our homes warm and our families comfortable. Yet this practical concern can also become an expression of Christian discipleship.
This week I have participated in what is known as my Ministerial Development Review (MDR) which takes place every few years for incumbents and clergy. It is a chance to meet with a wise old…
One of the very great privileges of being a vicar is standing alongside families and friends as we mark the end of someone’s earthly life. It was a special time to be in church this…
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” – Psalm 24:1
God’s creation is rich with beauty and variety birds, bees, wildflowers, forests, and so much more. Yet today, much of this biodiversity is…
This Friday (September 26th), we will join with countless others around the country to take part in the Macmillan Cancer Support Day. Morning prayer starts at 9.15am, followed by coffee and cakes. It is always…
Well we have survived exam results here in the vicarage and the children did very well but it can be a very stressful time: envelopes are opened, emails are checked, and students across the country…