The feast of Michaelmas suggests that we are occupying holy ground alongside God’s co-workers. Far from the angels working out God’s divine purpose in heaven, Michaelmas celebrates the messengers of God as part of the divine plan on earth. Continue reading “Ground workers”
Author: Gavin Knight
The Revd Gavin Knight has been the Vicar of St Michael & All Angels, Summertown in the Oxford Diocese since September 2011. After serving his title at St Alphege, Solihull, Gavin became parish priest of St Andrew's Fulham Fields in London. He moved to Wales in 2005 becoming Chaplain to Monmouth School. He is married to Jo, a clinical psychologist, and they have three sons.
Re-pitching the tent
For the last 6 months St Michael’s garden has been the home of a camper who has had nowhere else to lay his head. He has lived alongside the church while his estate has grown month by month! Continue reading “Re-pitching the tent”
Asylum
This Sunday, St Michael’s is creating space for Asylum Welcome, an Oxford-based charity. We are supporting Asylum Welcome in their amazing work helping asylum seekers and refugees to make some sense of new and confused surroundings. Continue reading “Asylum”
Greening the church
We are working towards a greener, more sustainable outlook at St Michael’s, one which takes into account climate justice as well as our own spiritual wellbeing. Continue reading “Greening the church”
Water and waves
If you are holidaying in Britain near to the coast, I would strongly advice that you invest in a wetsuit. During our summer break, temperatures did not reach the dizzy heights of earlier in the year. Continue reading “Water and waves”