And then think some more
The following article is a response to “Thinking about ordination?”, a blog from 2016 by Father Marcus (in 2019 removed from his own site). This blog, which [...]
Names, Titles, and other Distractions
Humanity seems to be having many problems with the name of God. This does not only concern swearing or the many flippant uses of “OMG”. It is [...]
Adam and Eve as priests
The first three chapters of the book of Genesis seem an unlikely place to start our reflections about the priesthood, for priests and priesthood are not mentioned [...]
Six principles of the Reformation
Martin Luther is best known for the 95 theses which he is said to have nailed to the door of the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg on the 31st [...]
The untenable pedestal
In a way, I am glad I have not (or not yet) been ordained . Otherwise, I might be tempted not to address a persistent abuse and [...]
Readers – Life after the Upbeat blues
This is the second of two essays about the history and future of Reader ministry in the Church of England. If you have not read my first [...]