Author Archives: 1urcher

I approach holy week with excitement, a sigh and no little trepidation. Most things are prepared, not all things, but most. I will work through the holy week booklet with my smallish Anglican congregation. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, we will … Continue reading →

On Facebook, I have recently found myself defending the Anglican Covenant, which has will not return to the General Synod given that it has not carried the support of the majority of Diocesan Synods. Those who are into statistics will … Continue reading →

This booklet will be handed out in the hallowed space of St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green on Palm Sunday during Parish Mass. Booklet – Titles- bookfold Hope all is well

I thought this review the Parish undertook of our relationship with Bartley Green School might be worth a wider audience. This assumes that the blog does get a wider audience of course. affiliation review

Final topic before we enter into the Christmas period biblical readings – heaven and hell theological reflection – heaven and hell We have had fun working with this material. I will reflect further later in the week.

After an action-packed week, focussing on the first of our Last Things: Death; we turn this week to Judgement. I am attaching our three pieces of study material. For information; St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green is a largely … Continue reading →

At St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green; we are exploring the Four Last Things during Advent 2011. The Four Last Things are Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. These have been topics for meditation and study for Christians from both … Continue reading →

This is the handout we will be using in Church this evening to explore this wonderful piece of work that will be central to our thoughts over the next 12 months. Introducing the Gospel of Mark

I realise that I am not supposed to say this, but I wonder whether or not at times those of us who are clergy or ministers actually can turn ministry into a form of idolatry. I know stand back in … Continue reading →

In the Name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.   The Parable of the wise and foolish virgins, or bridesmaids told by Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel could at first glance be mistaken for some important advice about being … Continue reading →