So, the vandals have come.
I’m sorry the church has been damaged.
I’m sorry the congregation were distressed.
I’m sorry the children are so bored and isolated that destruction seems fun.
But their timing was superb.
Archive for March, 2008
the work of the people
Posted in liturgy on 21 March, 2008 | 8 Comments »
the letter of the law
Posted in Holy Week, liturgy on 20 March, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I failed to communicate again.
‘We leave in silence’ is not a sufficient rubric for Maundy Thursday. It simply led to everyone stopping outside the church door to chat after the morning service.
Next year — ‘we disperse without speaking’ perhaps?
Or — ‘You are a frightened disciple. Flee.’
recurrent miracle
Posted in church on 15 March, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Each year I forget that the tradition on Palm Sunday is to let the gospel preach itself.
Which means that each year, when I suddenly remember, there is great rejoicing.
And for my fellow procrastinators: if you haven’t yet printed your dramatic readings for tomorrow, check out this site, where pdf files are ready and waiting for [...]
at the ballet
Posted in blog on 15 March, 2008 | 4 Comments »
It seems that when it comes to the Nutcracker, I want the prayer book.
on blogging
Posted in blog, church on 14 March, 2008 | 5 Comments »
There has been much discussion of late on the value (or otherwise) of blogs. So this is by way of reflection.
I was a reluctant blogger. Far too public a format for someone who is essentially ‘private’. But it’s a tool. A skill. A way of communicating beyond the bounds of [...]
hope springs
Posted in blog on 12 March, 2008 | 7 Comments »
And while I’m on invitations, I wonder if Piskie bloggers might like to come ‘doon the watter’ for a day of blue bells, redwoods and conversation this Spring. Two suggested dates: Saturday, 10 May or Saturday, 17 May. Rain-plan — tea and cakes at the rectory.
We can be sensible [...]
changing attitude
Posted in Scottish Episcopal Church on 12 March, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve just had a request for an Edinburgh gathering of Changing Attitude Scotland. Because things have been dormant for so long, I thought we might use the blogs to get word around. If you live near Edinburgh and/ or know of anyone who might like to meet up, would you please let me [...]
wisdom or folly?
Posted in blog on 11 March, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Now, do you suppose I will reduce stress or increase it by deciding to scrap my plans to go to Glasgow tomorrow so that I can do all the things I didn’t complete today?
Right now, I feel like I have gained 24 hours, and am relishing taking the rest of the evening off. Thursday morning [...]
rare sight
Posted in blog on 11 March, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The sunlight, that is. Molly is altogether more familiar.
admiration
Posted in church on 10 March, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Some days I wonder how the Piskie church will ever survive.
Other days, I am reminded of how deeply impressive so many of our people are. It’s always the quiet unassuming types you need to watch…
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