This landed in my inbox recently, and I thought it hilarious. I wonder how many eggs I would find in the back of our wardrobes? Several pounds worth I expect. But as I don't preach very often, it wouldn't be as many as … [Read more...]
At the River
March 29, 2011 By
I thought a joke about temperance would be appropriate for this season of Lent. Have you given up alcohol for Lent? I haven't, but rarely drink and haven't indulged so far this Lent. Hope you find the joke as funny as I … [Read more...]
My Dad’s Richer Than Your Dad
July 14, 2009 By
My Dad's Richer Than Your Dad This isn't something my children would've argued about; whether it be my Church life or otherwise. I've never been paid so much as a penny for any of my writing. One day, maybe. My … [Read more...]
Peach Brandy
March 24, 2009 By
Peach Brandy I really like the clever way this particular pastor manages to enjoy his peach brandy and maintain his integrity, not always an easy thing to do. ;) Peach Brandy A Baptist preacher went to … [Read more...]
Being Authentic
February 16, 2009 By
Being Authentic Last night I managed to lead our service of Evensong at Godmanchester. It was the first time I'd done anything at all in Church, other than sit in a pew, for quite a long while -- since September in … [Read more...]
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas sermon
December 26, 2008 By
Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas sermon The text for the Archbishop of Canterbury's thought provoking Christmas sermon follows. He says that one of the lessons of the coming of Christ is that people shouldn't … [Read more...]
The Bishop’s Text
November 4, 2008 By
The Bishop's Text I couldn't resist this one: Two chaps met after many years, having been at Ecclesiastical College together. One had become a bishop, the other was a parish priest. They were discussing their … [Read more...]
How can we know when we are healed?
September 9, 2008 By
How can we know when we are healed? The following is the text of the sermon I preached at our Shalom service (a Quiet Service of Prayer for Wholeness and Well-being) on Sunday, 7 September; at Church — St Mary the … [Read more...]
Speak, for I am with you
August 31, 2008 By
Speak, for I am with you The following is the text of the sermon I preached when I led Evensong on Sunday, 31 August; at Church — St Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester. Speak, for I am with you Acts 18:1-16 Lord … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 