Category Archives: Vicar’s Comment

I wonder if you like surprises.   If you’re like me you probably want to answer ‘depends what it is’. Sometimes Christian ministry offers up surprises. At Christmas we did a new visitor-friendly service at St C’s, and held an after-school … Continue reading →

Fairly obviously, what is brilliant for Christians is that Christmas is about Jesus. But there’s a risk (which I’ve found particularly in school assemblies and the like) that the Christian festivals give a ‘snapshot’ of Jesus which is unrelated to … Continue reading →

On October 31st various members of St Christopher’s take to the streets of Saffron Lane as part of the Angels & Heroes event. And it’s called Angels & Heroes for a reason – the idea is that our costumes are … Continue reading →

A very warm greeting from me following this summer, whether you went away or you stayed local. I wonder if the summer can seem more different for Christians than for others, as alongside the regular stuff we might do like … Continue reading →

The country has been going through tragic times in recent weeks. Indeed, checking up on the news at the minute seems to involve the risk of watching something new and shocking unfold, somewhere in our nation. I’m sure like myself … Continue reading →

Modern life is…….? – What word would you add to finish this sentence? I’m drawn to ‘busy’.  It’s been just over 13 weeks since I began as vicar at St Christopher’s and – wonderfully – I feel very settled amongst … Continue reading →

Sometimes status is earned, but sometimes it’s given. Think about when someone is said to be a ‘role model’ or ‘icon’ by people. This is a status which is earned in the eyes of others. But what about when someone … Continue reading →

A problem that won’t go away needs a solution which isn’t temporary.  Obvious perhaps, but a look at our world shows that human beings haven’t been able to provide permanent solutions to many problems. As parts of East Africa and … Continue reading →

New people. New horizons. New blessings. Same God. Moving to a new church family in a new area brings nervousness but also expectation and excitement that God might bring in a new season of life and ministry. We have moved … Continue reading →