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On the road again: Africa III

May 24, 2018June 26, 2020 revpoppyLeave a comment

When Nathan and I were discerning to move to the Liverpool area to do our curacies, I remember being really sad about losing the links and friendships I had developed in other parts of the world through Southwell & Nottingham diocese. When I was 19, I went to Burundi, and then again when I was 20, [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged Africa, Anglican, church, curate, faith, Kalule, ordination, travel, Uganda

Germany!

November 23, 2017June 26, 2020 revpoppy2 Comments

Some people have jobs with perks. I can certainly find a perk to my job everyday, be it banter with great people, tea cakes and coffee or having enough time at home in the day to have a cuppa with Nathan. But other days, it's especially great, and the trip to Germany last month was [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged Christian, church, evangelical, germany, international, link, travel

Greenbelt: Hens On Tour!

August 29, 2017June 26, 2020 revpoppy3 Comments

When I was 15, I was taken to a Christian Festival by a lovely family, who wanted to share this wonderful event with me. It was colourful, vibrant and I fell in love instantly. I can honestly say that my life has never been the same since. This August bank holiday weekend was my 10th [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged Christian, church, Festival, Friends, Greenbelt, Hen Party

New Wine: Un-collared

August 21, 2017June 26, 2020 revpoppy1 Comment

The clergy dog collar, which looked so very weird a couple of months ago, is starting to feel more comfortable. I like my dog collar, it's useful, I understand it and it clearly tells people who I am and what I'm about. Yes, sometimes I get funny looks and one person on a bus in [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged Christian, church, curate, deacon, Disciple, dog collar, New Wine, NWUnited17, Prayer

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