Vicar’s Letter April 2025

A cross, symbol of Christ and Easter

When did you last take up a new hobby, learn a new skill, or enjoy a new pastime or interest? I am always amazed and uplifted to hear of people who have defied expectations, and done just that. I’ve recently come across two friends of Wath Church who have recently qualified as new driving instructors … Read more

Thoughts on Springtime

Springtime flowers

​I’m eagerly waiting to greet the first day of Spring on Thursday, March 20th.  Fun fact: In 2024, the first day of Spring fell on March 19th, the earliest first day of Spring in 128 years.  (Farmers Almanac)  Spring is my favourite season when l can begin to shed some extra layers of comfortable, cosy and … Read more

Quiet Day 5

Quiet Day - God the Creator

The Parish of Wath with Brampton is hosting a quiet day event at Christ Church, Brampton Bierlow. It is the fifth one, and there is a unique theme as usual.  Many people have enjoyed our previous quiet day events, and you’re welcome to join us and take time out to do something new and find … Read more

Vicar’s Letter Feb 2025

Holidays are Holy Days

You can’t have missed being bombarded by holiday adverts post-Christmas on TV.  Of course, as I was reminded, this is the time of year when people’s attention turns to planning and booking vacations or day trips.   Is it the depths of the darkest winter with the lure of the summer sun, having something special to look … Read more

A Prayer for the New Year

Happy New Year prayer

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18, 19a Isaiah could have been writing these verses specifically for this time of year – the end of one year and the beginning of a new year.  If you’re like … Read more