Month: December 2017

I have finished writing the prayer intentions for January and February (hooray)!  These intentions or petitions are part of the daily life of prayer in the Summertown parish. At morning prayer (9.30am), we remember the saints of God when they appear on the liturgical calendar but we also call to mind a specific person, event or issue which needs prayer. Continue reading “Prayer alert”

The church hosted Cutteslowe School yesterday. We made Christingles and we gave the children a tour of the church. It was a pleasure to share the sacred space with them. It is not always obvious how to ‘pitch’ such an occasion but it seemed quite important to start with the an open question, “who does this church belong to?” Continue reading “All are welcome”

The Christmas lists have been written and a growing anxiety pervades through various households – ‘will I be able to get what they want?’ The pressure of Christmas is felt long before it arrives. Continue reading “A model to be modelled”