Cold Weather Warning
I love this time of year for its crisp frosts and vibrant blue skies. I’m not a meteorologist, but it seems to me that it has been unseasonably warm and dry in recent weeks. But… Cold Weather Warning
News for the [not so] New Year
Many people make New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t, but I did plan to write a blog post early in the New Year. Many people fail to keep their resolutions; and I am prepared to admit… News for the [not so] New Year
Advent Update
I thought I would write a brief note with some news from the deanery and share the Christmas reflection I wrote for my own parish magazines. Thundridge and High Cross From 31st December, this benefice… Advent Update
A New Chaplain among us
In our last blogpost, we were introduced to one of our two new curates. Here, in his own words, is some more information about the other! I’m Fr. Jake Pass, the new Curate at St… A New Chaplain among us
A New Partner in the Gospel
Just before the summer, the deanery was blessed with the arrival of two curates – trainee pastors (shepherds) – both of whom will be based in Ware for the next few years – one at… A New Partner in the Gospel
New Year, New Terrain
I’ve said before on this blog that September continues to feel like a New Year long after we have stopped attending school. In part, this is because the habits are deeply engrained in us because… New Year, New Terrain
It will hardly affect me, but…
Here’s a brief note with an appeal for practical assistance in relation to two important matters: In 2 Kings 20, we read about King Hezekiah of Judah showing the riches of his kingdom to envoys… It will hardly affect me, but…
Messy Church
When the Russian armed forces crossed the border into Ukraine, as well as the cries of outrage and disbelief that were given voice in prayer and on social media, there were conversations of compassion and… Messy Church
Spring Encouragements
At our last Synod meeting, I proposed that there should be greater collaboration and communication between the parishes of our deanery, and indicated that one way of achieving this would be better use of this… Spring Encouragements
Starting Up Again
It is an honour for me to be able to write to you as your new Rural Dean (elect). I succeed The Revd Canon Jo Loveridge, with whom I have worked closely over the last… Starting Up Again
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