On my pilgrimages, I come across Christian churches from a wide variety of denominations. This includes everything from traditional parish churches and cathedrals to historic ‘free church’ chapels and newer Christian groups with contemporary worship styles who have adapted buildings such as old cinemas and so on. Sometimes, I’m able to go into the church… [Continue Reading]
Reflections from a Welsh Valley
The three kings have arrived in Bishopsteignton- a reflection for Epiphany
Walking on my pilgrimages in the warmer months between Easter and September, I tend not to think a lot about Christmas or to notice many things that relate to the nativity. However, one exception to this was the wonderful depiction in stone of the three kings, above an ancient but now blocked up doorway at… [Continue Reading]
I have made it to Scotland! A reflection for St Andrew’s Day
St Andrew’s Day, November 30th, seems a good opportunity to reflect on having reached Scotland in September this year. Being based in south Wales, I feel this is quite an achievement. Previous pilgrimages had taken me to the city of Carlisle in the far north of England, tantalisingly close to Scotland. However, this year I… [Continue Reading]