Tag Archives: welcoming

Every Church needs a Lucy

Posted on March 20, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, I asked my daughter if she would rather go to our church or the church that she had visited with me the week before. She said that she would like to go back to the other church and when I asked … Continue reading →

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How a Bug Hotel Reminded Me What Welcoming Really Means

Posted on March 2, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

A few days ago, I was out walking and I came across this bug hotel. I have come across these structures many times but on this occasion it started a train of thought about what it means to be welcoming. Every part … Continue reading →

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A Living Church in an Ancient Building

Posted on May 8, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

As I walked in, I noticed the sign which said, ‘Welcome to St Mary’s. A Living Church in an ancient building’. This happened yesterday when we were out geocaching. We had just found the cache at the Great Bardfield Parish Church and we decided … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Was Called a Lady!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Earlier today, someone called me a lady which might have been quite flattering if I was actually female. I was attending a support group (yes, you had always suspected that I needed help didn’t you) in which everyone was female apart from … Continue reading →

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The Essex way, welcoming, resting and helping people to connect with Jesus

Posted on June 27, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Just to be clear that the Essex way is a footpath and it’s definitely nothing to do with any dodgy reality??? TV show. It is an 82 mile long pathway that runs across Essex and my wife and I have walked several … Continue reading →

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The one about the illegal immigrant from Peru

Posted on May 27, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Have you seen Paddington yet? Most people seem to love him and most people also turn a blind eye to the fact that he is an illegal immigrant. Poor Paddington’s home is destroyed and he needs a place of safety. His aunt remembers … Continue reading →