Order! Order, order! Sermon for Trinity 9 – 18 August 2019 – St John the Baptist, Felixstowe Text: Luke 12.49-56 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! (Luke 12.51) God give you peace my sisters and brothers. A few weeks ago… Continue reading Order! Order, order!
The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel, a programme of the World Council of Churches, sends groups of people to the occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank to help keep the international community informed as to how International agreements and treaties are kept by both Israel and Palestine.
This article was part of a interview process for my application to become an accompanier
‘The salvation of my enemy is tied up in my own’ and so even when they attack, malign, or belittle me I must learn to bear their wounds so we may both become whole
Being chosen as a civic leader is not a sinecure and will demand self-sacrifice and a willingness to always put others first
As Trinity Sunday falls on Fathers Day we come to see that part of the mystery of the Godhead is that, despite difference of purpose, there is no hierarchy or rank of Person
When Jesus asks the sick man ‘Do you want to be made well?’ he asks us and our churches the same question. Only those who know their own need of healing can be used in the healing of others
Bring me Sunshine Article for the June 2019 edition of the magazine of the Parish of Felixstowe Bring me sunshine In your smile Bring me laughter All the while In this world where we live There should be more happiness So much joy you can give To each brand new bright tomorrow What… Continue reading Bring me Sunshine
Jesus takes the disaster of his betrayal by Judas and turns it into the glory of the cross. How can we, faced with our own betrayals and the betrayals of others, turn death into resurrection and hate into love?
The Same Old ‘New & Improved’ Address before the opening of a meeting of the newly elected Felixstowe Town Council Wednesday 15 May 2019 There was a time, when I was much much younger and had no idea what cynicism meant, that I used to be excited about new things. New toys to play with,… Continue reading The Same Old ‘New & Improved’
Always hope, always ask, always help – in this way miracles happen and the Church is strengthened.
Suffolk Vicar 