I am an anglican minister in Plymouth, UK. This blog is simply my vehicle for thinking through matters of life and faith, and for posting interesting thoughts or funny tidbits found elsewhere. I don’t pretend that they are complete thoughts, merely the beginnings of going deeper.
My interests and pastimes include (in no particular order) playing and watching football, reading contemporary fiction, playing the piano, watching movies, my wife, golf, and God.
April 1, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Commenting on post “Church Welcoming”
Having moved to a new area, on my first Sunday I attended an Anglican church. I was met enthusiastically by the apointed ‘welcome person’ as I approached but during the peace was ignored completely while those around greeted their friends. Afterwards at coffe I was again ignored.
Churches with welcome teams must ensure the whole congregation is on the lookout for newcomners,not just the welcome team.
Currently I am wrting an MA dissertation on the spirituality of those who do not go to church and looking especially at why people leave church!
April 1, 2008 at 4:57 pm
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March 6, 2009 at 9:25 am
Hey Andrew,
I have you on my blogroll. I was looking through yours and realized your a Geordie fan! Besides the ministry that’s something else we have in common. I’m hoping against hope we don’t get relegated.
Blessings,
Dave
April 6, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Yes let’s hope. Maybe Shearer can do the business.
April 6, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Shearer needs to come through for us. We can win a few more, but have some ominous opponents as well.
July 26, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hey Andrew,
Hope you had a great Sunday. Ours is just beginning. Can’t wait to worship.
Went to a AC Milan/Chelsea game on Friday night. Wore my #9 Shearer home jersey. Boy did I get ribbed by some of the fans.
The game was in Baltimore and sold out 71,203 in attendance.
Blessings,
Dave
July 27, 2009 at 9:20 am
I keep getting mocked by my colleagues at church. Still, will be able to see Newcastle play in Plymouth next season – something I never expected!