Luke 7:36-50 - A woman bathes Jesus’ feet with expensive oil… It has taken me a long time to process all that was discussed at Synod, not least because I tested positive for Covid towards the end of the sessions and have taken time to be well from that. There was, though, a great deal... Continue Reading →
General Synod Musings
Having been in the Diocese of Peterborough for a little over a year now, I did not expect to be elected to General Synod. Amazingly, I was though, and I remain completely humbled by the result - for more information, and to hold me to account, please find my electoral address here: Morna Simpson_General Synod... Continue Reading →
Photographic Journal: July
Cathedral Visit Full bloom Stained glass The art of the fountain pen Gaining confidence Saying farewell All weathers! In and around London Faster pace Normalising of the mask Rare shot Superfood salad First fruits Perfection Time running away Slowing down to look and see Nectar The glorious thistle Soon and very soon Expressions of creation... Continue Reading →
Photographic Journal: May
Day out Bloom A rare sight Flamingo Bluebell wood Blue and beautiful Sacrificial plants Post box on the green Sacred alongside the profane Sending out seeds Calm after the rain Refreshment Minute detail Evening walk Golden hour Behold the lamb In the distance Marina All under the same sky Garden meadow Exploring “Take, eat, this... Continue Reading →
Radical Unity
This weekend, as the Seventh Sunday of Easter, and the Sunday after Jesus' Ascension to the Father, the gospel passage takes us back to before Jesus was crucified, when he was interceding on behalf of the disciples to God the Father. His prayer for them is deeply moving, calling for their unity with God the... Continue Reading →
Joy and delight
This week's gospel reading reminds us of Jesus' words: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."John 15:12 It seems so simple and easy and yet, as those gathered for Zoom Church this morning agreed, it is perhaps not so easy when we think about all of our interactions;... Continue Reading →
Birdsong and growing in radiance
Following on from my Masters degree where I focused on using photography as a tool to explore matters of faith and belief, I embarked on a DTh in Practical Theology in September last year. My plan was to research the impact of visual story-telling within church contexts. This week I made a difficult decision to... Continue Reading →
Photographic Journal: April
Prayerful Triduum Good Friday pilgrimage...still noticing signs of hope Welcoming the light A rare sight Peace in the distance The Peace Pagoda Trapped along the Gyosei Art Trail Simplicity Fear begins to fade New life blooms Spring lamb Bounding with joy Cool light of the evening Inquisitive Focusing on the local The beauty of birdsong... Continue Reading →
The Kitchen Table
https://youtu.be/pklSiEdy6Zs A piece of Spoken Word about the mysteries of the Christian faith....
Photographic Journal: March
Coffee break Winding roads Lone barn Negative space Prayer Birds Journalling Rare empty desk Fabulous book Steady growth Whiston Working day Yearning for Japan Spring is in the air Window light Serenity of swans Mandarin duck encounter Daffodils Tree cathedral Blooming blossom Anniversary potatoes Rectory garden Bloom Feeding time... Brave soul Sunset Blossom in the... Continue Reading →