New Chapter
Today is a new chapter in the life of Christ Church. Normally the notices would be accompanied by Ross’ blog. Incidentally, you can still read Ross’ blog by going to www.moughtin.com. As part of this...
View ArticleParty Time
This coming Sunday Christians around the world will be celebrating Pentecost, the time when we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. It is regarded as the birthday of the church, as...
View ArticleAlexa, ‘Who is Jesus?’
I have often considered buying an Alexa device for our home but never quite got around to it. This week I was visiting the home of a lady whose mobility is very restricted and I noticed in the corner...
View ArticleAll you need is love
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding there has been a lot of discussion on ‘love’. Thousands of comments have been shared on Social Media about Bishop Michael Currie’s powerful wedding...
View ArticleCafé Vista a place of welcome
As curate of Christ Church I have a lot of my meetings in Café Vista. Great views as far reaching as Blackpool, being served by a wonderful team of friendly volunteers, sampling delicious food and...
View ArticleRunning late
Every weekday morning church is open from 9am for prayer, everyone is welcome to join us by coming in through the vestry door at the side of church. On Wednesday morning I was running late for morning...
View ArticleVenite
Having said goodbye to the Year 6 on their residential in the Lakes and travelling to York Minster (to witness the consecration of Rev’d Dr Jill Duff as Bishop of Lancaster), we stopped at St Mary’s...
View Article“The NHS a little piece of Christianity” (Nye Bevan)
Yesterday the National Health Service turned seventy. It’s founder Aneurin Bevan, often known as “Nye” was appointed Minister of Health following Labour’s landslide victory in the 1945 General Election...
View Article“Life is too short not to celebrate nice moments!” Jurgen Klopp
As a red supporter, I thought I would begin this contemplation with a quote from Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp. Whether you are a true red, blue or not even interested in football it is good for us...
View ArticleHoly Island “a thin place”
I have a great affinity with the name Aidan. Aidan is the name of my Irish Godson; it was the name of the Theological college in Birkenhead that trained Anglican clergy from 1846-1970. Incidentally,...
View ArticleRemembrance 100
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not hive to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” John 14:27 Tomorrow marks the start of ‘Remembrance 100’....
View ArticleSoul Survivor – Soul Provider!
Soul Survivor – Soul Provider! This week I spent two nights camping in Staffordshire Show ground at an event called ‘Soul Survivor’. Over the summer Soul Survivor run holiday camps across the country...
View ArticleCarpe Diem: Seize the Day
I always remember Keith Wells, who married Cian and I at Maghull Chapel twenty years ago focusing on the Latin phrase ‘Carpe Diem’ in his address. Carpe Diem: Seize the Day is an exhortation to live...
View ArticleOh that you would bless me indeed
“Oh that you would bless me indeed” 1 Chronicles 4:10 Today is the start of our long awaited ‘Bless Fest’ weekend. The planning of Bless Fest took place over nine months ago when a team got together...
View ArticleMore justice in the world
“More justice in the world.” The TUC Congress met in Manchester this week. For 150 years the TUC has served as a model for other trade unions around the world in their fight for the rights of workers...
View ArticlePat feels he’s a really happy man.
“Pat feels he’s a really happy man.” It was reported yesterday that the author of Postman Pat, John Cunliffe has passed away. I remember as a child in the 1980s watching with fondness the adventures...
View ArticleSaint Patrick’s “Breastplate” Prayer
Saint Patrick’s “Breastplate” Prayer Being married to an Irish man and having an interest in Celtic spirituality, the familiar words of St. Patrick’s “Breastplate” prayer have popped into my head on...
View ArticleYou need to plant a seed to reap a harvest
“You need to plant a seed to reap a harvest” This weekend we are celebrating Harvest Festival at Christ Church. In 2018 gathering in the Harvest is very different compared to 1772 when the...
View ArticleAbove all, trust in the slow work of God
“Above all, trust in the slow work of God.” “Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.” These opening sentences are part...
View ArticleGod’s telephone number J33-3
“God’s telephone number J33-3” This time last week Cian and I were getting very excited to go to our very first U2 concert “Experience + Innocence” in the MEN Arena. It was an unforgettable evening,...
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