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
February 4, 2011 By
This is a picture of the font in Godmanchester Church. The font itself is thirteenth century, but the base was put in, when the font was moved, in 1921. This is the font I was baptised in as a little baby way back in … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 9, 2011 By
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 yes, … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 10, 2010 By
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 yes, … [Read more...]
Baptising an Irishman
March 10, 2009 By
Baptising an Irishman This is irresistible. I can just picture such an event happening. And it's oh so easy to imagine the accents and the interaction between those concerned. Enjoy! Baptising an Irishman An … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
February 13, 2009 By
Friday Foto I mentioned recently that I'd been baptised in Godmanchester Church, where I still worship and minister today. I thought it would be good to include a picture of the font as one of my Friday Foto's. So … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 11, 2009 By
Know ourselves to be your beloved children This year, as we usually do, we remember the Baptism of Christ on this First Sunday of Epiphany. It isn't always quite so simple. Jesus' baptism marks for him much the … [Read more...]
Baptism of Christ
January 14, 2008 By
I found this discussion, in video by danarthur, of art history and the Baptism of Christ absolutely fascinating. I've never really done more than say whether I like a picture or don't like it. It's quite interesting to … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 11, 2008 By
Know ourselves to be your beloved children... This is a big prayer, encapsulating, as it does, so much of what the Christian faith is about. Jesus is revealed as God's Son; we recognize him as our Lord; and through him, … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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