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When the collar doesn’t fit

May 15, 2018November 1, 2023 revpoppy5 Comments

I have been having a tough couple of weeks. Possibly my toughest couple of weeks so far. Which is bizarre, as I survived Christmas, I got through Easter and I also handled an MA deadline a week before I got married alongside working. So I've been asking myself, why now has the pressure got so [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Christian, church, Church of england, deacon, dog collar, faith, Ministry, ordination, priest

Holy Week as a Deacon: Easter Day

April 1, 2018November 1, 2023 revpoppy1 Comment

5.39am Alleluia! He is risen! Blimey, it's early! 12.48pm I've not had a moment to blog in the last 7 hours, but it was absolutely amazing! The sunrise service was held outside in the crisp spring air as the sky lightened. The fire crackled and the birds sang as we renewed our baptismal vows. We [...]

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Holy Week as a Deacon: Saturday

March 31, 2018November 1, 2023 revpoppy1 Comment

10.30am I'm just back from a really good band practise for tomorrow. As we were playing, the church was being decorated for tomorrow. Its lovely to see those moments on joy breaking in. Its going to be alright! 7.36pm Off I go to this service! No turning back now! I love being a Deacon, but [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Bible, Christian, church, Church of england, curacy, deacon, Easter, Formby, Lent, paschal

Holy Week as a Deacon: Good Friday

March 30, 2018November 1, 2023 revpoppyLeave a comment

9.30am It's Good Friday. It's the day Jesus was crucified. Today we have a service at Holy Trinity, a walk of witness and passion play, and an hour at the cross at St Michael's. In Holy Trinity this morning, I will read a story called The Rag Man. It's a powerful telling of a man [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Bible, Christian, church, curacy, deacon, Easter, Good Friday, Lent

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