Chaplaincy Corner


A Trinity Story

Trinity Sunday, we worshipped at St James in Benwell. There are many Iranians in the church family. The sermon featured Iran and its Christian history. I asked permission to quote and paraphrase some of it. As we left, some Iranians asked us ‘Please pray for Iran’. We promised to do so. Every blessing in the name of the Trinity, Anne M


Acrostic Ideas

Rothbury MU had a go at making an acrostic from the word EASTER- why dont you have a go!


Birds at Breakfast

Reflection on Birds: Jesus was fond of Sparrows... Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 6-7


WWP and Pope Leo

It is welcome news that our WWP will be attending Pope Leo’s inauguration, as part of the Anglican delegation. It speaks of churches being together in Christ despite our ecclesial differences.


The Kitchen Table

How does your kitchen table reflect your life?


Quotable Quotes

a more light-hearted – just snippets of the ‘wisdom’ we call common sense.


The Road to Wisdom

Uncertainty has been on my mind recently. Uncertainty is a fact of life – the bedrock of evolution and growth. Uncertainty is at the heart of faith. Faith does not give us cast-iron assurances but does give us hope and resilience in the face of uncertainty.


Meeting Places

Let’s rejoice in being part of a worldwide fellowship, each of us unique, all of us together - one in Christ.


Easter 2025 the New Normal

As I prepare for our many services, I think of Mothers’ Union members across the region and pray for Easter joy and peace. Whatever your circumstances, may you know the love of Christ in your life.


The Way of the Cross

Lent Reflections

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