
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...]
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A husband, father, and Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) reflecting on life, faith, and the prayers we pray in the Church of England

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...]

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...]

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...]

This is a view of Godmanchester church that I particularly like, even the small tree in the middle. But it does highlight the difference between the non-conformist burial ground, and the rest of the churchyard. I was … [Read more...]

This week's Friday Foto is another one I took in Godmanchester Church recently. This one is of a small display of Easter Lilies on one of the window sills. I particularly liked the way the sun was shining through the … [Read more...]

I had the great pleasure of presiding and preaching at Evensong on Sunday -- the first time I've been able to do the full service in a long while. Hopefully this better spell with my health will last a bit longer this … [Read more...]

I managed to get across to Godmanchester Church when there would be no one there over the bank holiday weekend, and took my camera with me. I'd wanted to get some pictures before the Easter flowers went over too much. I … [Read more...]

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...]

I was intrigued when I looked at the Nativity set (which will be put away at Candlemas next week) in Godmanchester Church while I was there yesterday. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh would be normal; but a Bounty?! I … [Read more...]

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...]