I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to start this letter when I was asked to write about my journey to becoming a Deacon, (a person who serves), then I thought, “yes I do” know how to start it … More Being a deacon
I have spent a lot of time in the last couple of weeks thinking about what it means to be a priest. For inspiration I turned to the bible and thought about a couple of verses I have heard at 40th and 60th anniversaries of ordination. The first is from Isaiah 6 when the voice of the Lord says ‘who shall I send?’ and there is the immediate response, ‘Here I am, send me!’ … More Being a Priest
Sunday 7 July saw Rev Helen’s first eucharist service, at St Margaret’s, surrounded by family, friends and parishioners. Rev Christine was also licenced as Deacon in the parish, and Father Charlie was guest preacher … More Rev Helen’s first Eucharist
Last weekend the parish celebrated not just one, but two ordinations: our life-long friend and sister in Christ Christine, and our lovely curate Helen. Here are some pictures in case you couldn’t get to either service … More A Double Ordination
Sunday 8 July was Rev Sue’s first with us as Deacon. In place of a formal sermon, she told of the journey that ended with her standing there, at our lectern … More Rev Sue’s Journey to Deacon
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