Category Archives: City center chaplaincy

Do a new thing

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

This article first appeared in: Baptist Union of Great Britain site: http://www.baptist.org.uk/blogs/big-hearted.html I’ve done a few new things in sharing my faith recently that have, if I can be quite frank with you, scared the pants off me! I simply … Continue reading →

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Good news and food

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

So it’s a cold snowy day and I’ve been in the city of Peterborough since early… As I reflect on the day now as I travel home I am struck how much revolves around food and sharing good news! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Outreach with people who are not yet believers…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

Today I did some creative Christmas outreach with 7 volunteers. 4 of them were not Christians, but non the less they were well up for the task of letting members of the public know something of the Christmas story. They … Continue reading →

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Because you are loved

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

So, what is the heart of the Christmas story? I believe love lies right at the centre, a love for every person on the face of this planet, overwhelmingly loved and loved and loved some more. The most outrageously generous … Continue reading →

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Peace of mind…

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

I’ve had another fun packed day of meeting people, I feel slightly pooped as I sit on the train and reflect on my day. I’ve spent time with all kinds of people, some who have become friends and others who … Continue reading →

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Holy confiscation

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

My friend reminded me today of a bizarre incident that happened two weeks ago which I had completely forgotten about. He called it ‘a holy confiscation’ which made me chuckle! While out and about in the city centre offering free … Continue reading →

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The story of the man who met with God on the streets of Peterborough continues…

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

A couple of months ago one of my volunteer chaplains, a lady who took a day off work from Cambridge University, joined me to serve on the streets of Peterborough. She came up with the idea of ‘postcards from heaven’ … Continue reading →

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Before I die…

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

Here’s a series of photo’s of a street art project I did in Norwich as part of Celebrate, a city wide church run event. I am truly humbled by the overwhelming response to this art project. Over two days literally … Continue reading →

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Cross prayer wall on the streets

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I had great fun getting this cross prayer wall together this afternoon as part of the city center chaplaincy in Peterborough… it was such a simple yet powerful image. What do you think of the image? 

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Man encounters God on the street… and falls over

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

It was grey and miserable and wet outside today but one of my volunteer chaplains had an idea. It was a very simple one and to be honest I wasn’t too sure how it would work. It just sounded all … Continue reading →

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