Inspired by a young lady in our congregation, I've re-read Genesis. This young person was baptised recently, and, of course, we gave her a Bible! She came to me and said 'I don't much like reading, but I've read Genesis'. Good for her! It got me thinking, though, when did I last read the Bible [...]
Luke 8.40-42, 48-56 When I was a curate, that is, doing vicar apprenticeship, I learned lots from the vicar who was my mentor and boss. I learned an awful lot from Mark, I learned so much about what to do, and, as all curates do, a little bit how I would like to do things [...]
Blessed are those who are isolated, for they will have community. Blessed are those who have not said 'goodbye' as they would have liked to, for they will be comforted. Blessed are those shop workers, bin lorry staff and delivery drivers who keep our country running, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those [...]
In September 2019, nearly 4 years after the finale was broadcast on Christmas day, nearly 10 years after it first came to our screens, Downton Abbey will be back. I love Downton. as a student, I saved up and collected all the DVDs. I am delighted that they are making a film! But I am [...]
Rev Poppy 