Today is the feast of The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, often known by the Church as Candlemas. The story of Christ being presented in the Temple can be found in Luke 2:22-40. In days of yore Christians used to … [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...]
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...]
Who Started This Christmas Stuff?
December 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This little story dropped into my inbox recently. I thought it was a good, and timely, reminder of what Christmas is about; something it's all too easy to lose sight of as we rush headlong into it. Who Started This … [Read more...]
It’s Christmas
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I thought it was about time I added another joke on here -- the last one was quite a while ago. This is one of those clever jokes, which I particularly enjoy. Hope you enjoy it as much as me. It's Christmas The … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way
December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. It’s a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus’ coming at Christmas — now just two weeks away! John the Baptist was a bit of a … [Read more...]
Bethlehemian Rhapsody
December 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
This delightful parody written by Mark Bradford and directed by Darla Robinson tells the Christmas story in a new....and UNIQUE....way that will touch the hearts of generations to come. … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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