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Rector’s Reflections

May 2023 – The Coronation

coronation flag

I’m very interested in the Coronation Service starting at 11am 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The coronation ceremony is largely based on an Order of Service used in 973 for the coronation of

St Mary's Lapworth May 4, 2023May 6, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

April 2023 – Resurrection

cave

The Revd Marc Catley, Vicar of Packwood and Hockley Heath has been off sick since June 2022, after suffering a stroke.  He still writes articles for their Parish News magazine, and I was privileged to get an advance copy of

St Mary's Lapworth March 30, 2023April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

March 2023 – Earthquake Disaster

earthquake appeal

I am writing this in eight days after the terrible earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.  It is now clear that 40,000 people have died and that number is continuing to rise.  Thousands are homeless and a huge amount of help

St Mary's Lapworth February 15, 2023April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

Feb 2023 – Christian Identity

census

Recently religious identity data became available from the 2021 Census for England and Wales.  It showed that less people are self-identifying as Christian and more people identify as having no religion.  This has been a strong, continuing pattern since the

St Mary's Lapworth February 3, 2023April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

December 2022 – Safeguarding in the Church of England

December 2022 – Safeguarding in the Church of England

Those of us in ministry licensed by the Church of England have to complete safeguarding training every three years.  My three years was up in November, so once again I had to complete the CofE’s “Leadership” safeguarding module.  The training

St Mary's Lapworth December 2, 2022April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

Nov 2022 – Saving energy this winter

gas-metre

I am writing this on a beautiful afternoon in mid-October when the temperature is 17oC.  October has been so warm that I have been using electric heaters instead of turning on my central heating.  Actually, I am keen to use

St Mary's Lapworth October 20, 2022April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

October 2022 – Giving thanks for H M The Queen

HM the Queen Elizabeth II

One of the things I have appreciated most about the Queen is her consistency.  Throughout my life she has always been there, a completely reliable and dependable presence.  I don’t ever remember her missing important events.  I suppose she must

St Mary's Lapworth September 29, 2022April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

Sept 2022 – Refurbishing the church organ

organ

When I buy a car, I like to buy one that is almost new and then keep it for many years.  But as the car gets older the repair costs increase.  Then it becomes clear that big bills are in

St Mary's Lapworth August 31, 2022April 13, 2023 Rector's Reflections Read more

July 2022 – Clergy Numbers

stained glass window st marys lapworth

When I was ordained deacon in 2006 I got involved with the Birmingham Diocese Clergy Golf Society.  I enjoy golf, even if I am not a great player (handicap index 21).  At that time there were about a dozen golfing

St Mary's Lapworth July 14, 2022 Rector's Reflections Read more

June 2022 – The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

queens-platinum-jubilee

This month we are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  Her accession to the throne happened with the death of her father, King George VI on 6th February 1952.  70 years later we have an extra long Bank Holiday weekend to

St Mary's Lapworth June 1, 2022July 14, 2022 Rector's Reflections Read more
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