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Time to get blogging more often

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After a discussion at church this Sunday, I am getting some clear nudges that I should be blogging more often. So far this blog has reflected a jagged approach to collecting thoughts, prayers and resources along the way towards becoming a licensed Reader. Now I am one.  So I guess I should start taking this even more seriously and trying to get my reflections (which happen all the time) online. This is in line with the talk we gave (my fellow Reader and I) this Sunday on New Year decisions and resolutions. It was heartfelt. Here am I groggy still … Continue reading Time to get blogging more often

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sunshine in Chichester

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What an opportunity – to devote a whole weekend to faith. With people around you who are faith-full. In the Cathedral precincts. To be able to focus and reflect deeply on the spiritual and practical challenges of licensing as a Reader. To get scared about it in good company. To share the joy of it. The public Bishop’s gardens behind George Bell House are full of sunshine reflecting our mood. Today there is input but there is mostly time for quiet. Interlaced with a cathedral service and concluding with Monteverdi’s Vespers in that sacred overwhelming space. Yesterday we were all … Continue reading sunshine in Chichester

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Preparing for the Eucharist service

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This morning’s preparations for Holy Communion – I have to record it because so often I forget. Chalice, then Purificator, Paten with large wafer, then Pall, then Chalice veil, Burse with Corporal inside placed on top, with lidded Ciborium placed empty behind all this. Unlike in these directions: the cross is faced towards the priest, ie not facing the congregation. And don’t forget the candles, lighting the south or organ side first, then the north or priest’s side and extinguishing them in reverse order. And the collection plate and bag. And the cruet – water at the front but wine … Continue reading Preparing for the Eucharist service

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Preparing for lay ministry: serious but not solemn

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getting closer to preparing a ministry specification for lay ministry. We went through the details at a study day today. Serious stuff – how much time can I really put into ministry? How do I commit totally to God and how He chooses to use me yet remain committed to my role as teacher and trainer and developer of people? Lay ministry involves a lay perspective – if I overdo the church work, then I begin to lose a lay perspective and if God wants me to work for him through my jobs, I am shooting myself in the foot. … Continue reading Preparing for lay ministry: serious but not solemn