From the Manse. Dear Friends, We are now into a new edition of the magazine heralding the activities and seasons of May and June, but it is not so long ago that many of us were considering the events of Holy Week and Easter. These events are full of accounts of Read more…
This edition of the magazine will cover the season until the hope and promise of Easter Day dawns. What is the significance of Lent and Easter for you?
I am always amazed at the skill and dexterity needed to make a piece of pottery. Many years ago, a friend of mine bought a potter’s wheel and, over time, learnt how to ...
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked if I had bought my Christmas cards yet! Rather sheepishly, I admitted my lack of forward planning and marvelled at the festive preparations already made by the enthusiastic enquirer.
Dear Friends, I can hardly believe we have just completed another year in Methodism. I’m amazed how many things have taken place during this past year and would like to highlight some by way of encouragement for the coming year. Looking back, the arrival of Debbie marked an important change Read more…
From the Manse Dear Friends, As I write this I find myself looking back over the holiday in France which Phil and I have just returned from. Three glorious weeks away from the routine of our everyday life. Time to relax with old friends, space to travel to unknown places, Read more…
From the Manse Dear Friends, These days, I am getting used to sitting in traffic jams! Waiting in a recent jam, my mind wandered forward to another festival we will be celebrating in a few weeks’ time – Pentecost – mindful of the waiting that the followers of Jesus did Read more…
From the Manse Dear Friends, I am writing these words at the end of a day of contrasts. Early this morning, I set out on my journey in swirling snow and experienced many wintry scenes as I made my way, cautiously, to a snowy destination. Late this afternoon, I journeyed Read more…
From the Manse Dear Friends, I hope you enjoyed a good Christmas, wherever and however you spent it. The New Year has begun and there is a new magazine to mark the start of 2018, with details of forthcoming events. How quickly time rolls on. In all the rush of Read more…
From the Manse Dear Friends, Whenever I move to a new area, I always look forward to discovering how different communities mark and celebrate the seasons of the year. During November and December, we travel through significant times and seasons. As I write this letter, the darker nights are setting Read more…