March 2020

"By faith they conquered kingdoms and ministered justice... whose weakness was turned to strength... who were all commended for their faith. Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders...

Here we are on Bathwick fields. It is one of my favourite views of Bath, now that we live this side. And there is the Abbey, like a ship in full sail, in the morning light. A Christian landmark in...

In this time of the chaplaincy being closed, but all our people being open to God’s care and love, let us pray: Keep us, good Lord, under the shelter of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain...

Dear Friends and colleagues, Having just heard the latest Government measures, I write to assure you of a Christian presence of inclusive and holistic care on this campus. The Chaplaincy will now be closed. However, the night light is on, and the...

Good morning. What a strange and disorientating time. Please God we quickly get on top of this new illness. The Bath campus is an eerie place - deserted. Most of our students have gone home. It happened so quickly. One...

Greetings We are living in extraordinary times. I don't remember such a degree of unsettled disorientation since 9/11.  People are wandering around, looking dazed, wondering what will happen next. This is also a time of importance for our community, to...

Sermon, Bath Abbey 15-3-20 Readings: Romans 5: 1-11 and John 4: 1-42 Text:  Today we talk about the gift of joy. Guy, on the vision evening, give this invitation; “come and see”. There is so much joy, through generations.   Imagine...

Advice from a CofE Bishop: In the midst of much fear and confusion, the Christian community is surely called to establish pools of gentleness, to re-imagine our common life as yeast and salt, heartbeat and reach. Almighty Father, creator and...

God of the unexpected When we come to our senses like the prodigal son Give is grace to repent and turn to you again; For where else can we go? Gentle Father, Show us our sins as they really are...

Readings: Isaiah 7: 10-14, Luke 1: 34-45 I sat thinking about the discussions after a conference of church ministers talking about eccentrics in the church - many priests are.  It had been a good evening, and we had laughed at...