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1 Before 40: A Priesting

October 25, 2023June 14, 2024 revpoppy

Just after my thirtieth birthday, I wrote a blog called 40 before 40, where I listed 40 things I'd like to get done in the next decade... Well, it's time to report on the first one! Back in June, I was privileged to attend the ordination of one of my closest friends, Ashleigh. She was [...]

Posted in Everything Else!, MinistryTagged Cathedral, church, Ministry, priest

Weekly Check-in 153

October 22, 2023 revpoppyLeave a comment

Hello and happy Sunday. We made it to the end of the week - phew! After harvest last weekend, I definitely struggled with my energy levels, but a double day off this week has made up for it. This week has involved; a funeral visit, prayer with a colleague, nursing home visits, the Start course, [...]

Posted in Weekly Check-inTagged Ministry, toddler, vicar

Weekly Check-in 151

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 revpoppyLeave a comment

Hi and welcome to another check-in! My week involved: time in our Community Hub, prayer with colleagues, a meeting with somebody training for reader ministry, going to an afternoon conference, leaving an afternoon conference to crack on with some work, trying a new style of communion service, a one year old birthday party with a [...]

Posted in Weekly Check-inTagged Ministry, parent, vicar, warn space

Back to Whalley

February 26, 2023October 25, 2023 revpoppy

Wind back nearly three years, and I was away with Clergy Chapter (group of local vicars) at Whalley Abbey just as the PM announced that lockdown was coming. It was useful to be together as we thought through the implications of this, but the next day, the retreat centre pretty much locked the doors behind [...]

Posted in Ministry, Travel & FestivalsTagged Ministry, Prayer, retreat

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