Lovely to welcome Ned to the family & church family too at a service at Madresfield Church today -although hot/humid,the stormy weather held off so we could have the traditional Madresfield well photo afterwards! Diocese of Worcester Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

Busy week in the parishes with school collective worship assemblies ( yes that’s me in Peter’s jail cell!) with parents, a visit of the U3A to Madresfield and some Rural Officer duties at The Royal Three Counties Show. Never a dull moment Diocese of Worcester

Lovely to have been asked to take the first wedding at St Mary’s Church Pickersleigh for a few years. It was “Pretty hot” in the church today- I think I lost weight! Congratulations to Mike and Tracy for your future happiness. Diocese of Worcester Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

Another Country Church Summer baptism at Powick - welcoming Lola Rae into the wider church family - with Paddington too and mum and dad and the godparents too Diocese of Worcester

Celebrating all we can achieve together in our Collective Worship across Powick,Callow End &Madresfield schools with a celebration assembly for parents/ carers featuring Open the Book & ISingPop Box and our wonderful ALMs Diocese of Worcester Diocesan Edu Team Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust (DoWMAT) Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

Thankfully, the rain largely held off for the Malvern &Upton Deanery prayer walk around Guarlford today. Some lovely views,conversation prayers as we listened to God on our travels. Fantastic cake and tea at Guarlford Village Hall afterwards too! Diocese of Worcester Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

A typically busy day in rural ministry- with a brace of BCP services at Powick & Guarlford, a rainbow baptism at Madresfield and then back to Powick for Teddy bear zip wires and picnics. Diocese of Worcester

Of course it is sad to say farewell to our Year 6 school leavers from Powick, Callow End &Madresfield CoE Primary schools but it does give me the perfect excuse to do some book signing! With grateful thanks to all those that contributed to our school Bible fund.Diocese of Worcester

It’s always a special day when a couple I married a few years ago comes back with their child for baptism. Every blessing to Theo and his mum and dad, Alex and James and welcome back to Powick Church. Diocese of Worcester Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

Another school year over, where does the time go? Great leaver assemblies with happy memories shared across our three church schools -Madresfield, Callow End &Powick. And yes water was used in the assemblies & Bibles and happy memories shared. Blessings to our Y6 leavers Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust (DoWMAT)

Congratulations to Jon and Debbie - married today at a sunny Madresfield. Diocese of Worcester Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

Powick’s Summer church wedding season comes to a close with a smashing local couple getting married at St Peter’s church today - packed church with an attentive congregation of family/friends, bells & a flute (love the Star Wars theme!) congrats to Chris & Gilly Diocese of Worcester

Privileged to have been asked to support the Healing Ministry offered tonight to mark St Luke’s Day at the Beauchamp Community Newland. Diocese of Worcester Malvern & Upton Deanery Diocese of Worcester

Having a few days away at Beckett House - sobering given it’s Remembrance Sunday coming up.

Learning about the Ukrainian chaplains that studied at Beckett House this year before returning to their homeland … very humbling to see this temporary icon that depicts the wanton destruction of war, the despair of the Angels and sorrow of the Mary

Sunday 17th December’23 Journeying to Christmas - Carols and seasonal Readings with a Gospel Edge ft VoxRox Community Choir 6pm at St Peter’s Church Powick Free to attend:charity collection, refreshments afterwards Come&journey towards Christmas with your church in the village