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January 31, 2022October 25, 2023 revpoppyLeave a comment

It's 9.07pm and I go back to work part time tomorrow. I've spent the evening straightening up my study in preparation. I'm going to be clicking 'turn off auto-reply' on my emails in the morning. I'll go through the 383 emails and work out what needs dealing with and what doesn't. Once upon a time, [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged Christian, Family, Ministry, motherhood

Pregnancy Blog 6: Going on Maternity Leave

July 9, 2021October 25, 2023 revpoppy2 Comments

So, the original plan was to blog weekly throughout pregnancy. And then the first trimester started to take it's toll so I decided to blog once a month. And that went well for a bit, but then the third trimester got into full swing. Anyway, here we are, pregnancy number blog 6, with just over [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged church, Ministry, pregnancy, pregnant, vicar

4 years ordained

June 25, 2021October 25, 2023 revpoppy1 Comment

I've felt so swamped and tired over the last couple of months that I've struggled to write any blogs apart from my Weekly Check-ins. But I couldn't let today pass without offering a few thoughts because 4 years ago today, I woke up, put on my dog collar and headed to Liverpool Cathedral to officially [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Christian, church, Ministry, vicar

Holy Week 2021: Easter Day

April 4, 2021November 1, 2023 revpoppyLeave a comment

7.32am Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! 9.02am I'm up, dressed and ready to do the notices for this morning. Apart from the services today, I don't have a huge amount to say other than to wish people a very happy Easter! 10.30am I have just arrived at the cabin for the [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Easter, Easter Day, Holy Week, resurrection, vicar, Worship

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