In curacy, we are allowed to spend some time each year out of our normal routines, experiencing ministry in a different context. After some thought, I decided that I would love to do a placement with the Spiritual Care Team at Alder Hey children's hospital. I've done a couple of hospital chaplaincy placements before and [...]
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 [...]
8.34am First things first, a huge tea in my Poppy mug. Then Morning Prayer, a bit of time in the office and brunch out with Nathan. We try to block out some time to spend with each other during Holy Week. It's just for one meal, and the time has had to shift slightly due [...]
12.46pm I'm very late in checking in today- apologies! I got up quite late because I was up late updating a collective worship planner for Trinity St Peter's School. I just got on a roll and before I knew it, it was 10.40- whoops! So, today we've done the two mid-week communion services, St Michael's [...]
Rev Poppy 