Candidating

About Me

Matt

06 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

So, this is me, Matt.

I work as the Director of IT at a boarding school in Cumbria, UK. Having previously been a Housemaster and a teacher of Business Studies I have been at the School for nearly 20 years - moving 'up north' following a stint in London at the birth of the 'dot-com-boom'.

Away from the day job I am a Methodist Local Preacher (On Trial!) and discerning God's call to Ordained Ministry in the Methodist Church. (Woah!!, What!??)

I'm married to the wonderful Margie (❤️) and together we have a 13 year old daughter, LRGM (❤️) and an 18 month Beagle/Cocker, Riley (🐾)

Good Friday

This day is so difficult. There were around 40 of us at the first Walk of Witness. A good number, really. Margie read from Luke—Jesus promising the kingdom to the penitent thief. She read it beautifully. Luke 23:39–43 NIV - One of the criminals who… | BibliaOne of

Maundy Thursday. Footlong Cookies and a Lovefeast.

I found myself in Grange this morning—bit of an unplanned detour while collecting the car from the garage. I’m not sure I’ve ever actually been before. The Methodist Church had its doors wide open, which felt like an invitation. I stepped inside… and straight into the middle

Thanksgiving, Partnerships, Stations of The Cross

A service of thanksgiving this evening to mark the 50th anniversary of the Church Sharing Agreement between the Anglicans and Catholics and their joint use of the building. It was combined with a service visiting the Stations of the Cross. Elements were taken from the service marking the agreement in

Palm Sunday

I continue to be somewhat overwhelmed at the privilege of preaching and today was no exception. I was welcomed at Striklandgate like a well known friend. They were looking forward to the service and I was looking forward to leading them in worship. What I hadn't quite expected

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Good Friday

Maundy Thursday. Footlong Cookies and a Lovefeast.

Thanksgiving, Partnerships, Stations of The Cross

Palm Sunday