Countless numbers of fans are still coming to terms with the news that after nearly 9 years as manager of Liverpool FC Jürgen Klopp is to...

On Sunday a member of our congregation was baptised and welcomed into our own church family and the worldwide church. The service was...

This Sunday we celebrated Epiphany at our services. Epiphany is the part of the Christmas story when we hear about 3 wise men riding on...

There are times when it is difficult to write, and to pray. The world about us is both naturally dark and darkened by conflict, which...

As Advent begins I’m well aware that many will have already completed their Christmas shopping, and planning for Christmas Day is well...

Yesterday was the last Sunday before Advent, traditionally known as ‘Stir up Sunday’. It’s the day that families got together to prepare...

One of the most memorable essays I have ever marked came from a mature student in Further Education. Given the title ‘Putting the Clock...

I was sitting with colleagues having an evening out in London and I quoted Julian of Norwich. Who would have thought that a woman born in...

Sunday at church we celebrated All Saints. It strikes me that All Saints is an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves that we are not...

This weekend the clocks went back an hour. In 2023, this isn’t quite the same as when I was a child. My dad would change all the clocks...

Last night at Marlborough Road a number of people were commissioned to the ministry of Anna Chaplain, including our own Peter Curtis....

Holidays are important to the way we live. But occasionally just a day out can work amazingly well, giving us a renewed perspective on...

Not safe The stunning beauty of the beach with warm sunshine glistening on the gentle waves bordered by lush grass and a well-kept...

This weekend we celebrated harvest festival, thanking God for His blessing and generosity. Harvest marks the changing of the seasons from...

Stratford-upon-Avon: a beautiful town with its half-timbered buildings, its attractive displays of flowers and its beautiful river-side...

This is the first line of a speech by Mark Anthony in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. I have always struggled to get to...

I learned yesterday that there is a new series of “Sort your Life Out” with Stacey Solomon. There was great excitement in my house! OK,...

Today marks the beginning on the new academic year for most state schools in England. Schools in Scotland have been back already for a...

Last week we spent a lovely few days walking through the extraordinary rock formations of the Dolomites So I’ve seen a lot of rock...

Well, it was not to be. But we are very grateful to England’s Women’s Football team for all their achievements in an amazing tournament....