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. [...]
Hi and happy Monday! It's been a full week: meetings with colleagues, a hair cut, time in the Hub, discipleship session, extra PCC meeting, chair moving for the election (church is a polling station), voting, Tappy Toes, Mum's birthday afternoon tea, Christian Aid coffee morning, Sunday morning worship, Open Table, a family fun day, a [...]
Hello! It's Easter Monday after one of the busiest Holy Weeks ever so this is not going to be long! If you've been reading along with the Holy Week diaries, you'll know that ministry life has been bonkers but great. Mum life was trickier due to all the Mum guilt about not spending much time [...]
Another Monday, another blog! One day I'll learn my lesson and stop imagining that January will be quiet! This week has involved: time in the Hub, meetings with colleagues, a chat to our new curate, choosing hymns, meeting with Uniformed organisation leaders, sweaty mama, faith inspiration video session, meeting with the deanery standing committee, Tappy [...]
Rev Poppy 