Author Archives: 1urcher

About a month or so ago, I was musing about the possibility of a book entitled Bumbling Leadership, Bumbling Growth. I am not much further forward with what might or might not be in it. I think though it would … Continue reading →

October will see one of the oddest things I have done since coming to Bartley Green. I have invited my former bishop, who I admire tremendously, Graham Dow to lead a healing weekend.  Details are via the following link Healing … Continue reading →

St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green has had an interesting day, or at least its vicar has. I have been able to reflect on the fact that the congregation has probably grown between 15 and 20% at its main … Continue reading →

A number of years ago, I spent some time looking at the issue of fertility. I published some bits and pieces, and was working towards a larger project, which sadly did not materialise. The Grove Booklet (I know shameless marketing) … Continue reading →

I am the vicar, I am. I am the pastor, the carer, the listener the one with the time to drop everything and I also understand global politics and immigration and I am the one who knows about Afghanistan and … Continue reading →

I am not the best person to ask about music. Indeed until earlier today, I had no idea what an intermezzo is. I like a number of different types of music: U2, Queen, the Good, the bad and the Queen, … Continue reading →

Revelation 3 As promised folks

St Michael’s is holding a Flower Festival on 25th and 26 June with the help of Bartley Green School (www.bgtc.bham.sch.uk), St Michael’s School, Woodgate School, Hillcrest School, King Edward VI Fiveways, Newman University College Chaplaincy (www.newman.ac.uk), Bartley Green Library and … Continue reading →

Revelation 2 As promised…