Dear Friends, As I write this piece the national turmoil over Brexit continues – and is possibly coming to a head. The Prime Minister has been taken to the highest court in the land over advice he gave to the Queen; he has also said that he would rather be dead in a ditch than see…
Dear Friends, “I want to break free.” Those of us of a certain age will remember that line being sung in 1984 by Freddie Mercury, the Queen lead vocalist. And quite possibly the words scratched where you itched – maybe they still do? No one likes the idea of being trapped and bound by other…
Dear Friends, Once again I find myself deeply disappointed by the Church of England’s leadership. During November a 50 page document entitled, “Valuing All God’s Children” was published by our denomination’s Education Office. The sub-heading of the booklet goes on to explain that it contains, “Guidance for Church of England schools on challenging homophobic, biphobic…
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the loving support you gave me on the Sunday of my installation as Honorary Canon of Blackburn Cathedral. There were lots of kind words and cards, as well as the presence of many of you at the lunch and the service itself. However, I had to laugh when…
Text for 2017 “Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:19,20) Dear Friends, Where have you seen these words: “Giving thanks always for all things.” Even if you don’t know that it’s a quote…