Today we celebrate 30 years of female priests in the Church of England! I could talk about how 30 years should be far more. I could talk about my own difficult moments with people who don't agree with it, or the appalling opposition those ordained at the beginning experienced. But it's not the day for [...]
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Talitha
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 [...]
Weekly Check-in 160
Hi and happy Sunday! It's the end of our first week back after our post-Christmas break and it's not been too shabby! This week involved: meetings, Sweaty Bootcamp, a trip to the cinema, a funeral visit, ecumenical prayers and a visit from the health visitor. Highlights include: Thursday afternoon with Granny and Grandpa, a very [...]
Jesus’ baptism talk 2024
How many of you or your parents have something that looks like this? It's Sophia's baby scan! How many of you or your parents have something like this? It's the little tag that was around her ankle. And how many of you or your parents have baby albums or pictures a bit like this? Most [...]