A Consistory Court and chairing a safeguarding panel today - and I still think being an Archdeacon is the best job!
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A Consistory Court and chairing a safeguarding panel today - and I still think being an Archdeacon is the best job!
Our first stop on Bishop Hugh’s mini tour of the Diocese was at St Helen’s in Worcester where the announcement was made.
Bishop Hugh sums up a wonderful visit to Wildgoose Rural Training. Next stop Stourbridge!
A prayer for Bishop Hugh.
Curlew from County Cork
The latest Radio 2 Pause for Thought from James Treasure, Rector of Dudley is on the theme of his 'summer starter pack'. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Great article on Paul Lawlor's new role in the Redditch Standard! redditchstandard.co.uk/news/popular...
Eventful dog walk this evening mainly consisted of wading in mud then calling the brilliant Hereford&Worcester Fire service who came quickly to rescue amother and her lambs.
A blessing to celebrate Maundy Thursday at St Nicholas Warndon. A lovely celebration of community
Holy Communion.
Great to install the brilliant James Williams as Priest in Charge of the missional parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh on Sunday. James and I worked together moons ago when he was with YMCA.
A privilege to induct and install Rev Canon Tim Williams as Rector of the Seven Parishes group yesterday.
Great to be worshipping at All Saints Worcester this morning and hearing stories from our brothers and sisters from South Africa.
Must try- might even convert me to avocado!
Our Bishop's Adviser for Healing Ministry recommends this discussion exploring the role of urban gardens in mental health & the healing power of nature. With landscape architect Robert Myers, artist Ivan Morison, and The Revd Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’s Piccadilly.
Wonderful to take part in two very different but equally joyous licensing services yesterday. The Priory Church at Great Malvern & Parish of Kidderminster East
Out for a much anticipated meal with my beautiful wife @sixbynico
First service of the day at Broome and then on to Wolverley and Bengeworth @cofeworcester.bsky.social
bumped into these guys in our Retreat with Feet @cofeworcester.bsky.social today.
Lovely to be back at OSM - Worcester this am.
The end of what has seemed a very long week - indeed month( I hope and pray that much achieved). Blessed to have a whole weekend off and to be able to worship alongside my family - a rare occurrence!
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Early start @ the Mother Church - always good to be here.
A pleasure to license Lindsey and Sarah as Associate Priests across the North Worcester Wedge @cofeworcester.bsky.social on Sunday. A joyous occasion with singing that raised the roof!
My special girl snoring away happily by my side. #clergydogs
At Bishops Council starting the day looking at good governance.
A joy and privilege to license Rev Jen Denniston this am as Associate Priest on the brilliant Rural Mission Mission Area
