Writing the prayer intentions for the summer months was one of my last jobs before the holidays. It is finished! This is a list of dates which help in grounding our sometimes mis-directed faith thoughts and instincts into the real experience of the Church past and present. Continue reading “Holy days”
Month: July 2017
Salaries and stipends
The news came through from the BBC, flashing on my phone that the presenter and Radio 2 DJ, Chris Evans, was positioned in the salary bracket of £2,200,000 – £2,249,999. I looked admiringly at my phone only to think, if only! Continue reading “Salaries and stipends”
The hospital
The construction of the Threshold Project has begun in earnest. The church is open for ‘normal service’ which will be our mantra for the next seven months or so. As we see the project take shape, I have been reflecting on the future of this building – what is its purpose? How might it be a shared space for the use of others? Continue reading “The hospital”
Us
I have been busy preparing and delivering a workshop on “encountering difference in others and in ourselves.” The audience was a mix of spiritual directors and clergy. I found the subject area deeply illuminating, bringing the gospel alive – focussing on the messiness and holiness of Jesus’ ministry. Continue reading “Us”