21st September 2014 - Evensong When I can find the time I enjoy reading novels and also watching films of all different genres. But I confess that I – like many others – prefer the ending to be happy or at the very least neatly tied up so I can either close my book or switch off the television satisfied – as though I can draw a metaphorical line under the story and move on. … [Read more...] about The Grief of the Rich Young Man – Rev’d Kate Toogood
Trust and Obey – Rev’d Kate Toogood
31st August I want to begin by telling two brief stories – both true – and both highlighting aspects of the journey of faith of those involved. Firstly- Dr. Rebekka Zakaria, Eti Pangesti and Ratna Bangun are three Indonesian woman who were sentenced to three years in prison after their conviction of “attempting to coerce children to change their religion” under the … [Read more...] about Trust and Obey – Rev’d Kate Toogood
The life and work of St Aidan; an example and a challenge – Rev’d Kate Toogood
31st August - Evensong I have a particular book that I love – and it's a book which I look at most days, and in particular when I am preparing to preach or lead a service. You may be assuming that I am talking about the Bible – which is of course a book which I love and you'll be relieved to hear I read frequently – but this a different book which I am talking about...... … [Read more...] about The life and work of St Aidan; an example and a challenge – Rev’d Kate Toogood
A small offering can be shared in abundance – Rev’d Kate Toogood
Sunday 3rd August I'm not sure if any of you are familiar with a film called 'The Miracle Maker' – it's an animated film and about the life and ministry of Jesus which I first came across at my children's old school. It was actually the title of the film that made it stand out to me as something memorable and it made me think - this is exactly how many people would describe … [Read more...] about A small offering can be shared in abundance – Rev’d Kate Toogood
The gardening required in our own lives – Rev’d Kate Toogood
13th July 2014 I have to confess I am not a keen gardener- and thankfully, for the sake of my garden, there have always been others in my house who are more keen than I am. In fact I'd extend that to admitting that throughout my life I've barely done any gardening at all – so if I was faced with the task of planting seeds I wouldn't really know where to begin! I wouldn't … [Read more...] about The gardening required in our own lives – Rev’d Kate Toogood