Tag Archives: marriage

Wedding Admin – the wisdom of limited experience

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Today I handed over the last of the administrative responsibilities I have accumulated over my recent years as a Reader at St Peter’s, Yateley: the administration of Banns of Marriage, reading of Banns, and writing of Banns Certificates, along with the … Continue reading →

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Oh the deep, deep love of Jesus! Ephesians 1:3-14 (an anniversary sermon)

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

This sermon should be a lesson to me in checking rotas as it never got preached! There may be other lessons to be learnt too: Oh the deep, deep love of Jesus! Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free; Rolling as a mighty … Continue reading →

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God’s worth in a Royal Wedding! Matt 28:16-20

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Matthew 28:16-20 (this morning’s lectionary reading) got me thinking about worship – giving God worth. I’ve also been thinking about weddings again – I booked one in last night, and there’s this big wedding in London at the end of … Continue reading →

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How can God’s “Big Love” get through the admin of weddings?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

The regulations surrounding marriage have been in our news and blogosphere recently courtesy of the Churchmouse. The existing rules, as exercised in my patch of the Diocese of Winchester have also filled a significant chunk on my ‘ministry’ during our vacancy. … Continue reading →

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Doing my bit for the Armed Forces – launching new project

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Ever since my involvement in a Royal Marine Funeral last summer, I have found myself consistently finding little bits of my life and work linked to supporting our Armed Forces. A couple of weeks ago whilst listening to local army … Continue reading →

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What’s so special?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Today I found myself needing to write what would normally be the “vicar’s letter” for a local magazine, except that we don’t currently have a vicar, and I’m not even ordained! However, it has felt important to maintain these slots … Continue reading →

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Lavender’s Blue – heavenly scenes and scents in Hitchin

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

There was a brief interlude in the steep learning curve that is lay ministry in an interregnum (sorry, vacancy) last weekend, as we travelled north up the A1M for a wedding in Lincolnshire. A truly excellent and relaxed occasion it … Continue reading →

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Love, grace and marriage – a Bible Study

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

Last week I led a very small group of us through a Bible Study that I’ve created that grew out of my FdA extended essay on theological themes that should be drawn out in marriage preparation. (I also discovered this … Continue reading →

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Wedding – horse and carriage

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

Great couple got married at St. Peter’s this last weekend, and with their special guest greeting them as they came out of church, they let me take some photo’s that our webmaster will be able to use on our website. … Continue reading →

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Where is God in a marriage?

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

If theology seeks to answers questions like “where is God in…” how often do we ask ‘Where is God in my marriage?’ In simple terms that was the sort of idea behind the essay that I wrote to complete my … Continue reading →

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