Find a space, and hang a board. Find a space, and make a folder. Take those things, those words, those thoughts, and save them. Even if your board is bare for a week, Even if your folder is empty for a month (or 6), Even if it takes forever to fill. Find a space, and [...]
Category: Ministry
Christmas: On the move
At the churches I work in, this year during the carol services, we've been thinking about what Christmas means to us. The clergy and readers have spent a few minutes talking about what Christmas means to them, and after much thought, I came up with this. As it’s my second Christmas ordained, to be honest, [...]
When the collar doesn’t fit
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 [...]
Holy Week as a Deacon: Easter Day
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 [...]