Monthly Archives: June 2009

Skipping Church

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

This blackbird looks a bit like I’ve been feeling… totally flaked out, gasping for breath – mentally at least – being in the midst of an awful lot too much to do! Yesterday Graham and I skipped church. The youngster … Continue reading →

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Ringlets at Midsummer – a wonderful Dream

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

We’ve been watching what we know as ‘tussock field’ for the Ringlets to re-appear. last year this chocolate coloured butterfly was a new one for us, and we tried hard to capture it on camera, but failed. There were clouds … Continue reading →

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The smell of elderflowers

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

A rather rambling update… it must have been the scent that went to my head! Today was the first time all week I’ve had chance to give the dog a good walk. It was lovely to be up on the … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic ponderings

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

Following some previous thoughts about the Eucharist stemming from my placement, and now dwelling on some thoughts appropo of stuff being discussed around St. Peter’s, I read, as prompted by Rosalind, from Timothy Radcliffe’s “Why Go To Church – the … Continue reading →

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Death and Resurrection

Posted on June 7, 2009 by

Whilst sorting out some papers today I found some scrappy notes about “Death and Resurrection”, which I eventually realised were the original notes I wrote before writing my Doctrine Module project of that title two years ago! In an effort … Continue reading →

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What does God regard as work?

Posted on June 7, 2009 by

I’m currently leading a small group in a course called ‘Monday Matters’ as part of my Faith and Daily Life module of Reader Training. Each session involves some discussion pre- and post-Bible reading discussion and prayer. At the end of … Continue reading →

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Pentecost – Mystery Worshipper in Open Air

Posted on June 5, 2009 by

This week has been a bit busy, so this is the first chance to reflect on the Pentecost service we had at St. Peter’s last Sunday… outside St. Peter’s to be more accurate! This isn’t a first, but it’s been … Continue reading →

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