Right, if you’re not interested in Church of England politics, look away now. Go watch some kittens or something. The House of Bishops has published a report recommending one of four possible legislative proposals drafted by the working group on … Continue reading
by Trish Burns Joey slips behind me, mewing as, unthinking, I replace the cups and pens, the writing pad in the box marked “Kitchen.” He purrs against my legs – I touch him – grumbles as the front door clicks. … Continue reading
At St Andrew’s Leytonstone this summer we’re hosting Mystery Plays as an organ fundraiser. I’ve made an initial list of ten plays (playlets really). The idea is to have all of these covered by the beginning of June, after which … Continue reading
I read with some bemusement an article in the Telegraph. Beware the wrath of the church organist, it warns, and goes on to list various musical infelicities. Slipping unexpected tunes into music is practically obligatory, as far as I’m concerned. … Continue reading
This is the second letter of the Weekly Letter Project. This week (yes, I’m late) I am writing to James Featherby of the Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group. Dear Mr Featherby, I was pleased to see that the … Continue reading
To protect the innocent, I won’t say where I was this evening, or the occasion of this ecumenical service. It could have happened to anyone…
With many thanks to @Turkeyplucker for the words: Now some say that Minister Lansley Is better than Jeremy Hunt; They’re both set on privatisation, And I say that each one’s a – Come for your jabs and your X-rays, Come … Continue reading
This is the first letter of the Weekly Letter Project. This week I am writing to Rev Canon Paul Hackwood, chair of the board of trustees of the Church Urban Fund, about an idea for helping churches provide social housing. … Continue reading
I know, I know, no posts for weeks at a time and then they all come at once. It’s amazing how much I can write when I don’t want to tidy up. I have written before on the problems of … Continue reading
Thanks to @DrBattyTowers for the title of this post. I know she’s used it, too; I just couldn’t think of a better one for what I’m going to say later. Image from Miss Music Nerd. Holy Week has been and … Continue reading