This is a comment I wrote to mark the death of Alan Wilson, the Bishop of Bucking ham, who died unexpectedly on 16th February 2024. Alan was a great support to so many people - but in particular to LGBT+ Christians, and survivors of church sexual abuse. He will be deeply missed. "Alan Wilson was …
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This is nuts, isn’t it?
Today I was due to do a two hour session as a voluntary chaplain in the Minster. It is perfectly clear that this is a pastoral role towards visitors and others coming into the building. It is very light touch. I get my collar and cassock on and don a badge and a lanyard, and …
Camino Stage 1 completed: Reflections after my return
I have been home for four days. It is lovely to be back; I am incredibly fortunate to live where I do, and to have a very happy home and husband to return to. The ordinary demands of life were all there waiting for me - setting up the next part of my doctoral work, …
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Camino Stage 1: Paris to Southwell – first reflections
I first felt the desire to undertake this pilgrimage over forty years ago when a friend did it. I was fascinated by what I heard. Life intervened, very wonderfully, and I never had the chance until now. This first putting my feet in the water of pilgrimage has been utterly wonderful. Sometimes it is very …
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Camino Stage 1: Day 6.2 Rest Day in Bourges
My accommodation is unusual, and charming. The owner's mother is an artist who has made her mark! Le Cedre Bleu After breakfast I walked to the intown bus terminus. I need some lightweight shoes for the evening, my feet are frozen in flip-flops. The French passion for edge of town Centres Commerciaux has had quite …
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Camino Stage 1: Day 6.1 St Stephen’s Cathedral, Bourges
Day 6: St Etienne, Bourges The form of this stunning building is a single very lofty nave of thirteen bays with another five forming an apsidal end. There are no crossings at all: the nave and the apse are surrounded by a double aisle. The inner aisle is very tall and the outer one less …
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