Here is a picture of the Nativity set we have at Godmanchester Church. They're really quite beautiful figures, though, I'm sure, not very lifelike -- much too white. The crib will remain in Church now … [Read more...]
Wise Men
January 6, 2010 By
Here is the sermon I preached at Godmanchester in the main morning service for The Epiphany -- we transferred the feast from today to the nearest Sunday. I rarely preach in the morning services now -- … [Read more...]
The Truths of Christmas
January 5, 2010 By
I have seen some clever parrots before, but none like the one in this little story. But it wasn't clever enough to be able to see how it would end up. Enjoy! The Truths of Christmas What is at … [Read more...]
Find him in those in need
January 3, 2010 By
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 -- must try and get some … [Read more...]
The Fairy on the Christmas Tree
December 29, 2009 By
This is the story of why we have a fairy on top of the Christmas Tree. There are many variations of it around, but this is one of my favourites. Hope you enjoy it too. The Fairy on the Christmas … [Read more...]
Eternal unity of perfect love
December 27, 2009 By
This phrase, “eternal unity of perfect love”, from the Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas, sums up rather well in its five words just what the God I try to serve is all about. God exists … [Read more...]
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth
December 25, 2009 By
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth. Heaven touches earth at the birth of the Christ-child, whenever we celebrate it, and however we celebrate it. Heaven touches earth in dramatic ways. We see … [Read more...]
Christmas Carols and Political Correctness
December 23, 2009 By
Everything falls foul of the "Politically Correct" brigade these days, even Christmas Carols. I really enjoyed this when it landed in my inbox recently. But I'm sure that in this country this sort of advice … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 13, 2009 By
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. John the Baptist was a bit of a mystery man. … [Read more...]
Make your home among us
February 2, 2009 By
Make your home among us 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 … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 16) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.