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Being an online prophet.

14th Oct 2019 by Village Vicar

“Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a sceptre but a hoe.” — Bernard of Clairvaux What follows was written a good few years ago, but as my first post of this new blog, I hope it gives some idea as to why… Read more
You are the light

7th Jan 2022 by Village Vicar

When Archbishop Desmond Tutu died at Christmas 2021, we lost someone who truly shone the light of Christ into the world. I wrote a song, based on some of the words of Jesus from Matthew’s Gospel which are appropriate for Epiphany, and for remembering Archbishop Tutu, one of those people who really was a light… Read more
The next step for four village churches

18th Jul 2021 by Village Vicar

A few key principles have guided me in deciding what to do between 19th July and the new school year in September. One person’s Freedom Day is another’s Fear Day. 3.8 million people in this country remain clinically extremely vulnerable. As communities of hope, our churches must ensure that our approach is inclusive. The Church… Read more