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dancing with an old friend

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

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I am an adoptive parent

I am an adoptive parent. I went through the process of assessment and searching. I enjoyed it. I marvel at the work that social workers do. I would not have their job for a million years. My, our, 9 year … Continue reading

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I am the Vicar, I am

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

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Music

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

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All things apocalyptic

Revelation 3 As promised folks

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all things bright and beautiful

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

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Powerpoint 1 – Revelation

Revelation 2 As promised…

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Alleluias most of the way

I have endeavoured to blog during Lent alongside Mark Elcocks, a member of my congregation. Mark’s blog can be found via http://www.stmichaelsb32.org.uk. I am glad Easter is here. It only makes sense if we use it as a springboard to … Continue reading

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Good Friday

Meanings in and around the Cross The Three Hours are for me for of the most sacred times of the Christian Calendar.

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Reflections for Maundy Thursday Bowl and a Towel: what if?

1It was before Passover, and Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and to return to the Father. He had always loved his followers in this world, and he loved them to the very … Continue reading

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