I love to read. I have books in almost every room in the Vicarage. There are lots of biographies, fiction and non fiction varieties, I have my favourite authors, including the likes of The Bronte Sisters, Santa Montifiore, Ellie Griffiths and Michael Morpurgo (I know many of his books are for children, but they are… Continue reading Vicars Voice – May 2025
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Vicars Voice – April 2025
As I sit and write this, we are still in the month of March, and whilst we are now well under way with the Season of Lent, in the background I have the television on with the annual Commonwealth Day celebration from Westminster Abbey. What is so striking about this service in this solemn and… Continue reading Vicars Voice – April 2025
Vicars Voice – June 2024
At this time of year, some people are on holiday, others are looking forward to going away, or maybe having friends come and visit. Some of you may just be looking forward to a “staycation at home”.However and wherever we refresh ourselves,we all need space for ourselves to restore and recover from the daily tasks… Continue reading Vicars Voice – June 2024
Vicars Voice – August 2023
August is the holiday month, with schools, colleges and many voluntary groups closed. For some, this holiday season brings a very welcome break from work and routine, a time to get away from it all and relax. For some it’s a get-away to somewhere different, somewhere to explore and experience a different culture. For some,… Continue reading Vicars Voice – August 2023
Vicars Voice April 2022
Have you ever noticed when attending various church services throughout the year, how the priests’ stole and the altar cloths change colour at various times? Have you ever wondered why? Well, the churches year is made up of different seasons, and each season has it’s own colour. During Advent and Lent, Purple is used as… Continue reading Vicars Voice April 2022
Messy Church March 2022
March saw the 4th Messy Church held in St Felix, and much fun was had by all. Activities included making paper chains, decorating jars for candle holders, and the opportunity to play in the play-doh pit!! After a story and song time led by Greg and Rachel, Charlotte served up a shared lunch of 3… Continue reading Messy Church March 2022
World Day of Prayer 2022
Held on the 1st Friday of March each year, the World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th century when Christian women of United States… Continue reading World Day of Prayer 2022
Vicars Voice March 2022
This month sees two major events taking place. The first is Ash Wednesday, on the 2nd March. This is the day the season of Lent begins, and the day when, Christians receive ash on their foreheads, reminding us that we are but dust and ashes. It is also the time of year when we traditionally… Continue reading Vicars Voice March 2022
Vicars Voice February 2022
I guess the most important date we think of in February is the 14th. Yet there are a number of special dates for people in this month. The church begins the month with Candlemas, or the presentation of Jesus in the temple by his mother Mary and earthly father, Joseph as according to Jewish rite.… Continue reading Vicars Voice February 2022
Vicar’s Voice January 2022
I hope you all managed to have a good Christmas, and despite ongoing restrictions due to Covid, you managed to spend some time with your nearest and dearest. I hope you also managed to attend a Carol Service (or two!) or a Nativity Play, or you might even have watched Midnight Mass from Kings College.… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice January 2022