It was lovely to be at Holy Trinity Kendal this morning for one of this year’s Diocese of Carlisle’s Leavers’ Services accompanying Year 6 Beetham CE Primary School. A joy to see the Year 6 from GrangeCESchool, bringing back many fond memories of my time there! Carlisle Diocese Board of Education The Church of England

A bright and warm afternoon in the village for Arnside National The Church of England School’s Sports Day.

Marking the eighth anniversary of my ordination (Carlisle Cathedral) as a Priest The Church of England by visiting Molineux Stadium (Wolves) on the first day of Beetham CE Primary School’s Key Stage Two residential. Praise God from whom all blessings flow… Diocese of Carlisle Carlisle Diocese Board of Education

The Beetham CE Primary School Key Stage Two Residential continues and today we’re in Bournville Cadbury World On the ninth anniversary of my ordination as a Deacon, it’s good to continue to give thanks for the variety and mercies of ministry. Diocese of Carlisle Carlisle Diocese Board of Education The Church of England

Always good to be in Carlisle Cathedral at Petertide to remember my own ordinations and to pray for the life of the Church of God in every place and time, called to declare the wonderful works of him who has called us into light and life. For his mercies aye endure… Alleluia!

Today is the day. In some countries people don’t get this opportunity or freedom to vote.Some are fighting for peace, democracy, equality and safety. The opportunity to walk into a polling station unhindered by war, intimidation or the impact of weather events is our right.

On election day, remember to vote and remain prayerful – giving thanks that democracy means we all have a say in how our United Kingdom is governed. #PrayYourPart 🗳️

A good psalm for today. #GeneralElection2024 ‘Who is like the Lord our God, that has his throne so high, yet humbles himself to behold, the things of heaven and earth? He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ashes.’ Psalm 113.5-6

‘Only, O Lord, in thy dear love fit us for perfect rest above; and help us, this and every day, to live more nearly as we pray.’ #GeneralElection2024 🗳️

Marked the fifth anniversary of my licensing as Priest-in-Charge of Arnside and Beetham Diocese of Carlisle with Beetham CE Primary School’s Class 3 end-of-year trip to Go Ape at Grizedale (cf. Forestry England). Another fun and varied day of ministry. Carlisle Diocese Board of Education CofE Education

A lovely ecumenical service of hymns, prayers and readings for #SeaSunday on Arnside Pier this afternoon. ‘And ever let there rise to thee, glad hymns of praise from land and sea.’ Diocese of Carlisle HM Coastguard The Church of England The Methodist Church Catholic Church

Very good to be in Hawkshead this evening for the final of this year’s Diocese of Carlisle Petertide ordinations. I will lift up mine eyes…

Another academic year comes to a close, thankful for the many, joyous and valued opportunities to be so involved in the The Church of England Schools here in the villages of Arnside, Storth and Beetham (Diocese of Carlisle Carlisle Diocese Board of Education CofE Education). Glory be.

Beginning the day with prayer in the Oratory St Columba's House. Send your holy angels to watch over us, O God, that on our lips will be found your truth and in our hearts your love; so we may ever taste your goodness in the land of the living; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

My first trip to Woking for my final The Church of England Discernment Panel of the season St Columba's House. Praying that the risen Lord, by the gift of his Spirit, will inspire, guide and be present in and through the conversations and discernment of the coming days.

Good to remember Saint James today St Columba's House on the second full day of this week’s The Church of England Discernment Panel. Praying that, like him, we may be ready at all times to answer the call of Christ without delay. Alleluia. Amen.

A Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit this morning in the peace of the Chapel St Columba's House as we continue our discussions & discernment; praying for all those responding to the call of God in their lives. ‘pour out, we pray, the gifts of your Spirit across the face of the earth’

‘Here is the door of faith, through which we enter the kingdom of heaven…’ A joy to baptise Edie earlier today. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Diocese of Carlisle The Church of England

This tiny piece of papyrus is the earliest biblical fragment held in the Bodleian. It is more than 1,800 years old, just after 150AD. It contains a fragment of the Acts of the Apostles, and is considered one of the earliest witnesses to the original text of the New Testament.

‘God’s purpose of love still goes on.’