Reflections on the 151st Diocesan Synod

I am thinking of the Charge given at the synod service, the fact that there is much in it to unpack as we break silence [with more than words spoken], to re-imagine a fractured nation. Leadership The Jesus Way: I would like to further explore the Charge’s Christian application, given …

Archbishop’s Easter Message 2022

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead The young people in our Diocese have been invited to participate in an essay competition …

Bible Moment – Monday in Holy Week

Luke 19: 28-40 V 37 & 39 – “…the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, … Some of the Pharisees … said …, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” (NRSV) There is …

Bible Moment: To be Loved and to Love

Scripture for reflection: St John 12:1-8 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.” Take a moment to ponder St Lucian poet Derek Walcott has a poem entitled “Love after Love.” In it, he invites the subject of the poem …