So they’d shut down our primary place of worship. No longer were we able to gather and be in the presence of God. In fact, not only that, we were turfed out. Forced to live in a strange new world, one that was deeply disorientating. This is the new normal, some said.
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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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?
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
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
Christchurch Parish News, January 2019
A reflection on Psalm 133 as we prepare for the week of dedicated prayer for Christian unity.
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.
Christchurch Parish News, December 2018
A personal reflection on the hope of Christmas, even when times are difficult.
Christchurch Parish News, November 2018
What does Christ’s Kingship mean for us today?
Christchurch Parish News, September 2018
What do we mean when we say we believe in God as described in the Bible?
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.’
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?
Christchurch Parish News, June 2018
If it were not for the Trinity, we would not know what it means to pray as Christians
Christchurch Parish News, May 2018.
The importance of the Ascension when proclaiming Jesus is Lord.
Christchurch Parish News, April 2018
An Easter reflection on Jesus’ healing of the paralysed man.