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Some of the nation’s favourite poetry will provide the inspiration for an historic village church’s flower festival later this month....

This statement was coined by a large organisation that I know a few years ago and, whilst it is mildly amusing (maybe!) on initial...

Kalantha and I wanted to thank you for all your kind words regarding our recent trip to London for Kalantha’s presentation as Honorary...

As you may know, by the time you read this, I will (all being well) have been presented to His Majesty at Buckingham Palace as one of his...

I’m writing this at the beginning of Holy Week: the busiest week of the year for vicars - yes -  even  busier than the week before...

Our Benefice Vicar, Reverend Kalantha Brewis, has recently received a letter from the Lord Chamberlain’s Office, Buckingham Palace under...

Popular organist and YouTuber Ben Maton (The Salisbury Organist) visited Christ Church Lower Broadheath for his latest video! 🎼 Watch...

In March, The Times published an article documenting an unexpected phenomenon. While most non-fiction book sales have been declining in...

I was wondering the other day where the phrase “Mad as a March Hare” comes from. Apparently, the behaviour of hares during March becomes...

One of the things I’ve been reading about a bit lately is a practice called “gratitude journalling”. It’s not necessarily a religious...

This sermon is based on a reading from Luke’s Gospel describing the ministry of John the Baptist. It’s all about getting ready to welcome...

The United States has elected the wrong candidate. Vladimir Putin is out of control. People in Palestine and Lebanon are dying. The...

A Christmas Tree Festival will shine a light on the creativity of the local community in an historic village church next month. Almost 20...

Mark 1.14-20 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled,...

I don’t know about you, but I find myself feeling pretty disheartened by the news just at the moment. The situation in the Middle East...

https://youtu.be/Ww-JZzSGKLU Wildgoose Rural Training ( https://www.wildgooseruraltraining.org/ ) is a care farm for adults and young...

My youngest daughter has recently started her first teaching job. She is at work at around 7.45 in the morning and has not (yet) got home...

At Hallow church, we want to build a welcoming and inclusive community, with our church building available to everyone who might want to...

Hartlepool, Southport, Hull, Liverpool, Manchester, London, Bristol, even the leafy streets of Aldershot are all, as I write, being...

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