On the rise
Christchurch Parish News, April 2019. What the theme of Exodus and Resurrection can mean for us all this Easter. When we say we believe in… Read More »On the rise
Lenten reflection: ‘warts and all’ or Facetune?
Christchurch Parish News, March 2019 In 1656, when sitting for his portrait, Oliver Cromwell insisted that the painter, Samuel Cooper, depict him ‘warts and all’.… Read More »Lenten reflection: ‘warts and all’ or Facetune?
Sermon for Lent 4
Sung Eucharist and Matins, Christchurch Priory, 10th February 2019 Isaiah 6.1-end1 Corinthians 15.1-11Luke 5.1-11 Good morning everybody. I was going to start with a question… Read More »Sermon for Lent 4
In-between times
Christchurch Parish News, February 2019 As we prepare for a later Lent, I ask what it means for us to live faithfully in the here… Read More »In-between times
Living together in unity
Christchurch Parish News, January 2019
A reflection on Psalm 133 as we prepare for the week of dedicated prayer for Christian unity.
Sermon for Advent 2
Sung Eucharist and Matins, Christchurch Priory
It’s God who graciously makes the first move and comes to us. No matter the mess we’ve made of things.
Darkness to Light
Christchurch Parish News, December 2018
A personal reflection on the hope of Christmas, even when times are difficult.
King of Hope
Christchurch Parish News, November 2018
What does Christ’s Kingship mean for us today?
Sermon for Trinity 14
Sung Eucharist and Matins, Christchurch Priory
My non-Christian friends and family are not stupid. When they see me behaving like this, they rightly question the beliefs I hold.
Reflecting the Light of God
Christchurch Parish News, September 2018
What do we mean when we say we believe in God as described in the Bible?
Out of the ordinary
Christchurch Parish News, August 2018
A reflection on the calendars we follow to structure our lives and why there is nothing ‘ordinary’ about this time of the church year.
Sermon for Trinity 5
Sung Eucharist and Matins, Christchurch Priory
‘Having faith in Jesus is what it’s all about. But it’s not something that comes easily to us— most of us, at any rate.’
What do we believe?
Christchurch Parish News, July 2018
A new report reveals striking insights into the range of different beliefs within any UK church. What does this mean for us?
Does the Trinity really matter?
Christchurch Parish News, June 2018
If it were not for the Trinity, we would not know what it means to pray as Christians
Lost in the clouds?
Christchurch Parish News, May 2018.
The importance of the Ascension when proclaiming Jesus is Lord.
Let down your ropes
Christchurch Parish News, April 2018
An Easter reflection on Jesus’ healing of the paralysed man.
Too good to be true?
Christchurch Parish News, March 2018.
A short reflection on the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Union, difference and presence in the digital age
Christchurch Parish News, July 2017
What does it mean to be a Christian in the digital age, Part 2.
Who do you follow?
Christchurch Parish News, June 2017
What does it mean to be a Christian in the digital age, Part 1.
Where’s your tattoo?
Christchurch Parish News, May 2017
Introducing the short series, What does it mean to be a Christian in the digital age?