Cautiously we are emerging from lockdown, and all of us are using our best judgment on how to stay safe and treat others with consideration. Our church services are slightly different. Masks are discretionary, although some will continue to wear … Read More
Like me, you may see Easter as an important turning point in the year. Spring is well on its way, the days are lengthening and things generally look and feel more hopeful. How true that is this year! We are … Read More
The last year of lockdown and pandemic has been a test for most of us. Things that we had just taken for granted, like seeing family or friends at will, have become difficult or impossible; while the virus itself has … Read More
Exactly a year ago in this letter, I reflected that in my first three months as vicar here I had experienced worship in our two lovely parish churches, at Lime Tree House and Stagenhoe on a regular basis, and in … Read More
Traditionally, as we move from one year to another, we mark an end and we mark a beginning. January 1st is a kind of trigger – a reset – for new possibilities. But “traditionally” won’t quite work this year, will … Read More
By the time you read this, we will know whether our lockdown has been relaxed and, if it has, into what new tier of restriction. This lockdown has been a bit different from the first, and not only because it … Read More
November is a special month for remembering – for memory within the church and the community. At the start of the month, we remember Christians everywhere on All Saints Day (1 Nov). The day after – we remember all those … Read More