Tag Archives: All Saints Basingstoke

The house that God built – 1 Kings 8 and Luke 7:1-10

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

This morning’s sermon was for the occasion of the ‘Friends of All Saints Basingstoke’ annual Eucharist (followed by an excellent bring and share lunch!) (Note: colleagues with whom I might be undertaking preaching practice next weekend probably don’t want to … Continue reading →

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What do you pray aloud before a sermon?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

I’m back preaching on Sunday, for the first time in 10 months. I’m back in a proper pulpit for the first time since… I can’t remember when. In my present church, we usually preach from a little portable lectern on … Continue reading →

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The Sepulchre Experience – The women’s tale

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

For the open day celebrating ‘Life and Lives Lived’ at All Saints’ Minstead, my father was asked to select a reflection on the sepulchre to leave out for people to read. He didn’t. Instead he was inspired to write this … Continue reading →

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OK God: Your Call! (Being recommended for ordination training) #fb

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

The last few weeks have proved to be the culmination of an eighteen month journey which has changed the whole focus of my future ministry. The final stages of this journey have taken place through Lent, and therefore it seems … Continue reading →

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Why I’m going to Greenbelt #GB11

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Today I received my first ever Festival wristband in the post! I’ve only ever spent two nights under canvas (in a friends field), and don’t own a tent. I have spinal issues which cause me pain, especially if I stand … Continue reading →

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A dogged focus on values

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

I’m looking forward to the next session of the St Peter’s group that is working on identifying values that we discern are important to us as a church for the future. This is the work we’ve been developing with Laurence … Continue reading →

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Luke 13:1-9 – Frightened of failure or bearing fruit?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

Given that there’s been some hits on my thoughts last week on the Lent 3 readings, you may be interested to read how it came out in the wash! I’m not sure that my previous thoughts bear much relation to … Continue reading →

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Lent 3 – Where’s the good news?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

It’s great isn’t it. You plan life so that things don’t clash and you can (just about) manage to achieve everything. Then someone changes a date, the goal-posts get moved and your back in “failing to cope” mode – at … Continue reading →

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Winchester cut the budget – but the buck stops where?

Posted on November 29, 2009 by

An update from my previous story about the need for Winchester Diocese to cut £1million from its budget because parishes couldn’t increase their giving because of the recession. The Church Times Blog posted to say the cuts had been passed, … Continue reading →

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Values, Vision… and Elephants!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

I had my first adventure into the life of our Parochial Church Council earlier this month. This was something I’d avoided in church life for the last 22 years – my only previous experience is as a co-opted youth member … Continue reading →

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