Jesus’ baptism marks for him much the same as baptism does for anyone. It marks a new stage in life, a beginning — a launching into a new life and ministry. That’s what all baptism’s signify, mine, yours, and … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am attempting to revive my photography this year. One of things I'm doing is attempting a photo each day, which I'm adding (full size) to my Flickr account. If you follow me on Twitter, you'll have seen me tweet what … [Read more...]
Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I was able to take Holy Communion to another of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. With it being so close to Epiphany, I thought they might appreciate an Epiphany service. I did a short homily for them, … [Read more...]
Archbishop’s New Year Message 2012
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In his annual address, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, focuses on the value of young people in our society. That's something it's all too easy to forget when we see so much negative publicity. But not … [Read more...]
Find him in those in need
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The picture with this post is a part of one of my favourite windows at Godmanchester Church. We are fortunate enough to have some really good Victorian stained glass in the church. This particular one is above the St Ann … [Read more...]
To the beginning of another year
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I have, over the last few years, written a kind of review and look forward type post to usher in the new year. I'm not doing that this year: my head is all over the place following the death of a close family member over … [Read more...]
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth
December 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth. These are the words that started this blog four years ago. They come from our Collect for this most wonderful of days, Christmas Day. Heaven touches earth at the birth of the … [Read more...]
Father Christmas Visits Godmanchester
December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This great little video has been made to go with Shakin' Stevens' "Merry Christmas Everyone". I think it was made by a guy called Steve Bengree -- I came across it through Facebook. The 3d models give a real feel of what … [Read more...]
God is to be found right before our eyes
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I had the pleasure of taking Holy Communion to one of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. There were six of the residents at what turned out to be, for me, a very moving service. As it was likely to be … [Read more...]
Mr Bean — Nativity Scene
December 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Here is another Nativity sketch. In this one, Mr Bean recreates the nativity using toys in a shop at Christmas. It comes from Merry Christmas Mr Bean. Rowan Atkinson, as Mr Bean, is guaranteed to raise a smile on my … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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