Little Pieces of History- Look, See, Pray
June 2, 2023
It struck me that the letter of Paul to the Church in Rome was written at roughly the same time as the bathhouse was tiled. … More Little Pieces of History- Look, See, Pray
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Small Print- Look, See, Pray
February 23, 2023
“Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” … More Small Print- Look, See, Pray
Witness of History- Look, See, Pray
February 9, 2023
The Piazza del Duomo… best known for the Leaning Tower of Pisa… was built at roughly the time William was thinking of changing his nickname from “Bastard” to “Conqueror.” … More Witness of History- Look, See, Pray
Advent 4 – Rom 1, Ps 80 and a naughty little Jesus bum
December 12, 2022
Running in Parallel – Romans 1:1-7 It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know what that means. No, I wasn’t thinking of a mountain of chocolate topped with turkey and tinsel, though who am I to judge? The clue is in the name – CHRISTmas. So what are celebrating? All shout out together. Yes, Jesus’ birthday. … More Advent 4 – Rom 1, Ps 80 and a naughty little Jesus bum
Isa 65 + Swap Shop (no, not Noel Edmonds)
November 7, 2022
Liturgy linked to the week’s readings below, and a reflection on Isaiah 65, but before all that … Saturday Morning Swap Shop! No, not Noel Edmonds (joke for Brits of a certain age), but a place to recycle and restock your Sunday School / Messy Church / youth work resources cupboard. (Gosh, doesn’t he look … More Isa 65 + Swap Shop (no, not Noel Edmonds)
Passing through things eternal? + Sheep Racing!
July 25, 2022
Woo Hoo! Summer holidays! Today we have your usual lectionary-linked resources and liturgy, including hymn suggestions and a couple of linked activities suitable for youth groups, Messy Church, all-age events or Bible studies. In addition, you have a video and script of a short talk on ‘I am the Gate’ (slightly longer than anticipated because … More Passing through things eternal? + Sheep Racing!
Ascension – Luke 24, Acts 1, Eph 1
May 23, 2022
I’ll admit it. I put my hand up and confess. I find the endless ‘Alleluias’ irritating. I mean, they’re OK on Easter Day: ‘He is risen indeed, Alleluia!’ That’s fine. But if you say the daily office between Easter and Pentecost, every third word is Alleluia it seems, and I can’t wait to be rid … More Ascension – Luke 24, Acts 1, Eph 1
Good Shepherd Resources
May 2, 2022
This week in the RCL, we have a ever-popular 23rd Psalm. At the end of this post you’ll find a confessions and absolution, blessings and dismissal based on Jesus, The Good Shepherd and suitable for any week of the year There are also links to LOADS of sheep-based resources. If you have never tried out … More Good Shepherd Resources
The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
February 10, 2022
The adult in me immediately worries about losing the littl’un, her having an accident, maybe a rampaging fire-breathing dragon leaping from behind the beech trees, or simply risking sensitising Mary-Jane to pollen and a lifetime of hayfever. I’m a RESPONSIBLE person (who worries too much). My inner child-self says “Go for it, kid! Run, explore, discover bees and bluebells, birdsong and trees to play in!” … More The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
Christ the King + competition winner
November 15, 2021
Forgive me, gentle reader, it has been a long and frazzling week. All good stuff, but hard work and I’m afraid I’ve not been able to write this week’s Reflectionary in time. It was going to be something along these lines: Not Christmas yes, not even Advent, but blink and we’ll be watching those end-of … More Christ the King + competition winner
The Reflectionary 