Today I had the honour of baptising Maisie, who I've got to know over the last few months. I chose the reading from Psalm 45, verses 1-2 and 6-9. Here they are: My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.You [...]
Hello and happy Sunday! It's the end of a fun but long day. I'm fairly tired and somebody seems insistent on kicking my right hip over and over, so I'll keep it short! Highlights of this week include the deanery clergy BBQ, Bluey live and the Pet and Confirmation services today. One challenge has been [...]
Hi and happy Sunday! It's been a long, hot, busy week, including: a meeting with our nursery manager, prayers with colleagues, local clergy meeting, nursery trustees, nursing home communion, ecumenical prayers, a trip to IKEA, a book launch in Formby, catching up with Mum, Dad, Granny and Grandpa, some chill time with Sophia, a Thorpe [...]
It was a full week back to normality after a few days in Disney and a week in Wales. I'm suddenly aware of how much there is to do and how little energy I have again. But here are some highlights: The Father's Day service on my first day back. I arrived in church with [...]
Rev Poppy 