There is no doubt that what the evidence urges upon us is a reform of the ministerial structure and of the pastoral machinery of the Church… Though the difficulties stare us in the face, the alternatives are chilling— to do … Continue reading
The new issue of Private Eye is out, with the usual incisive examination of the publishing world, published under “Literary Review” (pp. 26-27). There we find a curious bottom-of-the-column filler, “How bestsellers are made”: Take one chunky Victorian thriller. Add … Continue reading
This Sunday, 19 September, I have been invited to be preacher at the world-famous (!) Horseman’s Sunday service held at St John’s, Hyde Park. The service celebrates horse-riding in London, when horses of all shapes and sizes “gather on the … Continue reading
I have been invited to be the keynote speaker for the biennial clergy conference for the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, by their diocesan, Bishop Michael B. Curry. I will be speaking to the clergy of the diocese, in Winston-Salem, … Continue reading
Today is the feast of Holy Cross, commemorating the “Invention” of the Cross by the Empress Helena in Jerusalem in AD 335 (the feast marks the anniversary of the dedication of the basilica built to house the true relic of … Continue reading
Last week I spent some time in that little piece of heaven on earth gifted to us by William Gladstone, St Deiniol’s Library in Hawarden, North Wales. I was there to read, mooch, drink beer and tell jokes with friends, … Continue reading
It’s amazing how many different and varied ways Christians have found to monetize their faith, flogging bits and pieces necessary to be a happy, fulfilled and righteous Christian to other unhappy, unfulfilled and slightly wealthier Christians. I am not talking … Continue reading
I will be at that little piece of heaven on earth, St Deiniol’s Library, Hawarden, this coming week, leading a course on Kill George. Details at the St Deiniol’s website. If you are in the UK and haven’t already discovered … Continue reading
It would seem appropriate to offer an attention deficit reflection on the biggest attention deficit Christian festival in the country. So, what did I make of GB10? Remember to set aside the momentary panic that comes with arriving at GB. … Continue reading
… will the same happen in the parish church?