Given in Gloucester Cathedral
Month: December 2015
What’s all the fuss about?
“What’s all the fuss about” Angels with trumpets adorning the tree, Bells in the steeple all ringing free, Carolling choirs helping us sing, Drinks make the party go with a swing Food for an army of visiting guests, Grannies and granddads all swelling the nest, Holly and ivy on wreaths do connect; Icing on cakes gives the snowy effect Kings with their camels on cards, trav’lling west Lambs are all bleating, it’s what they do best Mince pies by the dozen, but what of the diet?Noise all around us, nothing is quiet Oxen are lowing, why do they do that? Presents for everyone, even the cat! Queueing for sales e’en before Boxing Day Rudolph and reindeer are pulling the sleigh. Santa is shattered with all the hard work Toys to deliver, no time to shirk. Useful, we hope, all our presents will be, Visible tokens to show bon homie What’s so important to me and to you Xmas leaves out a significant clue Yuletide as well, doesn’t tell the whole story. Z is for “Zzzzzz”s, after lunch we’re all ‘snorey’ Hold on a minute – two letters astray. Where is the “E”? Where is the “J” Jesus came into our world for Everyone, so try to make him part of your Christmas! by the RevdContinue reading
Astonishing world of wonders
As I write this the first official UK astronaut, Major Tim Peake, has safely arrived aboard the International Space Station. The launch was spectacular and after four orbits of theContinue reading
May God break down barriers in us as we celebrate this Christmas
In a recent political debate a potential American presidential candidate has suggested that all Muslims should be denied entry to the country. These are comments that have rightly been condemnedContinue reading
Bishop Rachel becomes Patron of GARAS
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The power of fear
The news this week has been full of the debate and vote on air strikes against IS in Syria, and violence and loss of life in so many countries. MyContinue reading
What is your Christmas wish?
Bishop Rachel is switching on the Christmas tree lights at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Putting the nativity back at the centre of Christmas
Chipping Sodbury Nativity Crib Festival