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Ministry Mum Monday 47

July 27, 2026July 28, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Ministry Mum Monday 47. We could also call this blog: Working Mum in the Summer Holidays Year 1 Weel 1. Not that I've done a huge amount of work this week because I was supposed to be on leave. I think I did manage about 3 days without any work in the end. Anyway, it's [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged Family, Ministry, summer, vicar

Ministry Mum Monday 46

July 20, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

I recently answered a post on a group of female clergy, where somebody was asking whether ministry and family life are actually compatible. This is what I said: 'What I'm realising is that there are days, weeks, when it's bloody hard and feels impossible. There are days, weeks, when the juggle is thrilling and fulfilling. [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged birthday, busy, church, Family, minisrty, mum life, vicar

Ministry Mum Monday 45

July 14, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Yep, it's Tuesday night. It's party week, it's the last week of term. You'll have to forgive me! Anyway, this week has involved meetings with colleagues, a funeral prep meeting, lots of admin, time in the Hub, toddler group, helping at the school disco as part of the PTA, blessing the nursery leavers at their [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged church, faith, Family, school, vicar

Goodbye to Reception

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

We're almost at the end of your first year of school. New for you, new for us, those routines and rules. 10 months and 4 days since we walked down the road. Off on a learning adventure, yet to unfold. 'Download the app, respond to messages quickly!' Having lots to remember made me quite prickly! [...]

Posted in FamilyTagged end of term, Family, growing up, school

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