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 early March, 15 or so Bishops descended upon Liverpool Diocese to take part in the Tell, Serve, Give Mission. Each Bishop brought with them a team of people from their area who were enthusiastic and hard working, ready to help the local churches in their mission events. Each Bishop was posted to a deanery, [...]
I never got round to writing a blog about becoming a priest back in June because a whole load of stuff just got in the way. But as today, 12th March 2019, is the 25th anniversary the ordination of women as priests in the church of England, it seems like a good time to dust [...]
Find a space, and hang a board. Find a space, and make a folder. Take those things, those words, those thoughts, and save them. Even if your board is bare for a week, Even if your folder is empty for a month (or 6), Even if it takes forever to fill. Find a space, and [...]
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