Why do we have pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, as we call it today? And what is Shrove Tuesday? And why do...
Monastic Musings
As part of our novitiate formation for monastic life, we aspiring monks were all taught to think of the present moment as a...
Autumn Ladies
Autumn Ladies resumed on the 15th January in the Church Hall and it was great to see some new faces. If you would like to join...
Deacon’s Deliberations
On the 14th of February many people enjoy celebrating Saint Valentine's Day. But who was Saint Valentine? Why was he a Saint?...
Clergy Cogitations
Dear Friends We sometimes hear people talking about someone who is worrying himself or herself into an early grave, or about...
Answers to the Seasonal Quiz by Bob Rabagliati
I hope you all had a happy and blessed Christmas and Happy new year. As promised here are the answers to Bobs quiz along with...
Seasonal Quiz by Bob Rabagliati
1. What is Scrooge’s first name? 2. What is the name of the shortest day of the year?...
No Room? On the Contrary
The Ven John Barton considers the Christmas story … All over the world, doors are being slammed shut this Christmas. As the...
Christmas Geese
The story is told of a farmer who didn't believe in Jesus. One snowy Christmas Eve, his wife was taking their children to a...
Monastic Musings
I always feel sorry, particularly at this time of the year, for people “in the preaching trade” because finding something new...