Yesterday was St Patrick’s day – celebrating St Patrick who first went to Ireland, aged 16, having been kidnapped by pirates. He was sold...

‘You’re not natural’ screams Mrs Kidd at Marlene, in the play Top Girls. This is not, in fact,  an attack on Marlene’s mothering skills,...

Our recent walking trip in the Peak District was a real treat with stunning scenery but as boggy as can be imagined. Every step was a...

At last week’s Lent course as we considered the life of Jesus we thought about Jesus and Disability and the things we can learn about...

Confession: I am not fond of desert places. I grew up in the damp south west and my ideal landscape has green hills and valleys. But many...

At St Peter’s, we are blessed to have a patron saint who is so human. Repeatedly in the Gospels Peter speaks and acts in a way which...

Growing up in the 80’s we always seemed to have a box in the cupboard that was full of candles. Not the candles you have on a birthday...

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...