How quickly the seasons of the year progress and pass by – you sometimes have to stop and really notice the abundance of growth around you to appreciate the beauty, fullness and splendour of spring/early summer. Not long ago we were waiting for buds to burst open, blossom to display its colours and lawns to … Read more
A few years ago I was sitting near a window, and happened to look out when I saw a large round straw bale in the field coming down the hill, gathering momentum, out of control and come crashing into a dry stone wall – finishing up in a quiet lane at the bottom with luckily … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Hoping you enjoyed a blessed and peaceful Christmas. There has been so much to be thankful for in the life of our parish church, some of which you may well have been involved with or been a part of. This includes the plethora of children’s/family events, All Age Christingles, along with vibrant and exciting school services in … Read more
As I write, Advent is just a week away, and I’m looking forward to all that we share together during this season at All Saints and Christ Church. This includes decorating our own Christmas tree, which takes pride of place in the lounge window, along with our unusual nativity set. It’s an African baked clay … Read more
Our news tells us day after day of war zones, retaliatory action, suffering people groups, political bargaining, changing weather patterns and disasters, and uncertain futures, to name a few examples. All these things cause us to be understandably fearful and uneasy if we’re not careful. Equally, though, we do also need to hear and be assured … Read more
