Author: Rev Greg Gooch

Early summer brings a whole energy and freshness about it that I love. The lighter evenings extend the day and mean I get to spend more time enjoying the outdoors. I’m very easy to please. I like poppies, buttercups, bluebells and forget-me-nots. I find the odd moment to grab a drink and sit outside when… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice – June 2026

Gosh!!Where has time gone!!!It seemed only a couple of weeks ago it was Christmas and New Year.Did you make any New Year resolutions?If so, have you managed to keep them? Here we are at the beginning of March in the season of Lent looking at Easter at the beginning of April and I’ve been trying… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice – March 2026

Dear Friends When I told my wife that I was going to write the Church letter in February’s magazine, she said, “Great! It can be about St Valentine!” I have to say, I was less sure, and on checking Wikipedia I realised that her suggestion was easier said than done! St Valentine is thought to… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice – February 2026

Each year on 6 January, the Christian calendar invites us to pause and celebrate Epiphany. A time often known for marking the end of the twelve days of Christmas. Epiphany – a word that means “a moment of sudden or great revelation”. Traditionally, Epiphany marks the visit of the Magi (wise men) and the revelation… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice – January 2026