Held together in the Body of Christ through the freedom of the Spirit, we rejoice in the diversity of the Spirit’s gifts and uphold the rights of personal conviction. For the sake of faith and fellowship it shall be for the church to decide where differences of conviction hurt our unity and peace. We commit…

This week we visited Flatford with our friends from Australia.  It is a lovely National Trust place to visit.  John Constable was born nearby and it is where he painted many of his paintings, the most famous being The Haywain.  He is one of my favourite artists so to visit again is a treat. There…

Over the years I have made many quilts.  Like fellow quilt-makers I worry that recipients want to lock them away and only bring them out “for best”. They don’t want to spoil them or cause damage to this carefully crafted item knowing how many hours it has taken to produce this work of art.  However,…

My son and his fiancee recently came to stay, bringing their 4 month old dog, Bill. “Mum, will you look after Bill whilst we go to a friend’s wedding, please?” How could I refuse? However, what he failed to tell us was that, looking after Bill meant him staying with us for nearly 4 whole…

I am currently on sabbatical from work, which means that I am able to do things that I would not normally be able to do.  One such occasion was Sunday 21st May when Karen and I went to a café worship at Hethersett Church with our daughter and grandson.  The service was wonderful, and the…

I’ve just re-read the story about a lady, who, when she was putting her groceries into the boot of her car discovered a greeting card she hadn’t paid for. She went back into the shop, waited in line at the till, apologised for the oversight, and paid for the card. The man behind her in the…

During half term, I was treated to lunch at the Blitz tea rooms in Ipswich. I’d never been there before.  It was amazing. It has a small frontage but covers three floors and is set out like pre 1940s sitting rooms – with genuine furniture, crockery, photos and posters. And beautifully embroidered tablecloths! Our waiter…

According to Saint John’s Gospel (2:1-12) Jesus began his Ministry when he was ambushed by his mother at a wedding, and despite his reluctance, performed a miracle, turning water into wine. He thought the time was not right, but Mary had other views. The last act of fellowship Jesus enjoyed with his Disciples before his…

The members of a certain church worked well with willing hands and useful articles they made, to send to foreign lands. A dear old Granny sewed with joy-, a patchwork quilt she made and as she joined the gaudy scraps, with every stitch, she prayed. She took it to the vicarage and beamed with pride…

I have had my friend and her husband from Australia visiting us and it has been a wonderful time together.  They were due to come before Covid and at last have been able to come.  She is the sort of friend who you pick up with as if you had seen her yesterday – a…