People, Look East!

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I was on duty for Evensong in Godmanchester again on Sunday. We had, along with many Churches, transferred The Epiphany Sunday. It was, as it usually is, a lovely service. It was also well attended in comparison to … [Read more...]

Epiphany of the Lord

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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...]

God is to be found right before our eyes

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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...]

In Your Midst

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I was on duty for Evensong in Godmanchester again on Sunday. If I were more confident with thinking on my feet, I would have probably tried to do a different sermon. I had decided to do something based on the Old … [Read more...]

I Waited Patiently for the Lord

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It feels like an awfully long time since I've been able to lead Evensong and preach a sermon at Church. It's about two and half months for the latter, and a month longer for the former. But there were a couple of early … [Read more...]

I’m Sorry

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I was on duty on Sunday evening for our evensong service. This time, I was 'just' preaching and interceding, and one of our ALM's officiated. It should have been me doing it all, but I've been struggling with increased … [Read more...]

Take up your cross

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I managed to do the early service on Sunday, but, to be honest, only just managed. Trying to do the whole service, with no one to assist with a Bible reading or prayers, was too much for my health -- I know for the … [Read more...]

Who do you say that I am?

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I am in the middle of a really busy, for me, spell at Godmanchester. It was the early service for me on Sunday, and will be again next week, all being well. We generally have a shorter sermon at the 8.00 service. It … [Read more...]

Care for the Needy

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I was on duty -- officiating and preaching -- at evensong in Godmanchester again on Sunday. I suspect every preacher preaching this past weekend wrestled with the same questions as I did: how much do I include about the … [Read more...]

The Queen of Sheba

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This is the sermon, more or less, I preached on Sunday at Godmanchester. I had the pleasure of officiating and preaching at evensong. The next few weeks are looking busy for me at Church, hope my health holds up. The … [Read more...]