The Church Has Never Stood Still
From Henley Festival to Cliff College via a Crooked Spire. It's been a bit 'full on'. But the 'God moments' just keep coming. Oh, and I 'flicked through' John Wesley's Prayer Book...and saw a crooked tower.
The Quiet Revival
This quiet revival isn’t just a statistic. It’s a movement of the Spirit. And each of us has a part to play.
I was creative, but...
My service themed around patience went well. Is there any such thing as a perfect formula for such things? No.
Saint Thomas Day
Thomas. The risk-taker, the challenger, the brave. It was Thomas who said "My Lord and my God!".
Be Creative. OK, erm...
Writer's block is definitely a 'thing'. Overcoming the same when crafting a whole service and creating a portfolio...urgh.
DOV2 Portfolio Workshop
Great to catch up with some familiar faces, the time between now and submission is going to fly! Attending the workshop; another gift.
The Advisory Panel Outcome
It's time to cross.
The Advisory Panel
I prepared as best as I could.
DOV1 Retreat Reflections
I'm not quite sure how to respond to the 'headline'. Perhaps with some further headlines. Anyone who is on this path and following this process, will remember the DOV1 Retreat all their life - they just will. It was that impactful. So in no particular order,
The God who has led us thus far will lead us on.
Trepidation, Excitement. It’s not ‘assessed’, but kind of is, because people are people. I’ve had some outstanding input, feedback, pearls of wisdom, advice, guidance, thoughts and lists…It probably could all be summed up in one phrase ‘be you’. I remain wholly committed and utterly humbled by the
DOV 1 Meeting 4
There is an energy and enthusiasm about our time together; we were able to share our respective journeys through Holy Week and had much to share, both recognising the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout. We reflected on the ecumenical nature of Holy Week and how rather than labelling by
He is risen. Alleluia.
We are Easter People! I have noticed that I keep describing things as ‘incredible’. Perhaps that word should be reserved for days like this. 0445 awake and ready to set off on our sunrise hike (Margie had set her alarm at 0545...in the nicest possible way, she was hurried