First things first
In last month’s piece about the Ten Commandments, we noted in particular that the one that comes first is that we are to have no… Read More »First things first
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The Order of The Ten Cs
The story goes that prior to giving Moses the Ten Commandments on Mt Sinai, God was having second thoughts. He was about to hit the… Read More »The Order of The Ten Cs
Making space
How will we reply to the greatest invitation of all this Christmas? This is a time of year when we often find ourselves needing to… Read More »Making space
Sermon for Trinity 18
Sung Eucharist and Matins, Christchurch Priory, 20 October 2019 Genesis 32.22-31 2 Timothy 3.14- 4.5 Luke 18.1-8 ‘Then Jesus told them a parable about their… Read More »Sermon for Trinity 18
It’s a privilege
What’s the one thing we need in order to be church? This autumn marks the 20th anniversary since the completion of the Priory Church Nicholson… Read More »It’s a privilege
Sermon for Trinity 7
Sung Eucharist and Matins, Christchurch Priory, 4th August 2019 Ecclesiastes 1.2,12-14; 2.18-23Colossians 3.1-11Luke 12.13-21 It happens all too often, sadly. There’s been a family falling… Read More »Sermon for Trinity 7
The importance of rest
Relax: why the gift of sabbath has never been more vital. Every year, nearly all of us go on a holiday, with many of us… Read More »The importance of rest
All aboard!
What the story of SS Uganda can teach us about what it means to be the church. Christchurch Parish News, July 2019 Back in the… Read More »All aboard!
Sermon for Trinity 1
Sung Eucharist and Matins, The Priory Church, 23rd June 2019 Isaiah 65.1-9 Galatians 3.23-29 Luke 8.26-39 The sun is shining and as you walk by… Read More »Sermon for Trinity 1
Step by step
Summer fitness tips with a difference! Christchurch Parish News, June 2019 I am a reluctant convert. For at least a couple of years my wife,… Read More »Step by step
What kind of church are we?
Christchurch Parish News, May 2019 What does it mean to be a church that takes the Bible ‘seriously’? A few years ago, a church noticeboard… Read More »What kind of church are we?
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.