Communications technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, and at the same time, become easier to use. As a result, the world appears to be becoming a much smaller place than it once was. And in many ways that is … [Read more...]
People, Look East!
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
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...]
In Your Midst
December 20, 2011 By 4 Comments
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...]
Mary waited for the birth of your Son
December 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Just a week to go and we'll be celebrating, with Mary, the birth of the Christ-child. I wonder if we're fully prepared: probably not, not here at least. I wonder if Mary was fully … [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...]
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...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 