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Paul Deakin
Category Archives: St Michael’s Bramhall
Destination Church
The post formational training break prior to my ordination on July 21st (most are taking place this ‘Ember’ weekend, today being the feast day of the apostles St. Peter and St. Paul) has given me the chance to explore different … Continue reading
Cub Camp
This morning my eldest son invited me to his Cub Camp at Worsley, to lead the worship and assist in striking the patrol tents. It was great to see the youngsters enjoying their ‘Pirates’ camp, and see a new stream of … Continue reading
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A new era dawns
Term finished last Friday morning with a smoky Mattins for the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth, but it was the evening before that I sensed all was drawing to a close in Upper Church at the Second … Continue reading
Future Hope
After spending a quiet day with people from St. Michael’s at Green Close Chapel in Higher Poynton, the theme of which was being in God’s hands, I had the pleasure of attending a Duke of Edinburgh presentation at Stockport Town … Continue reading
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Sunlight through the trees
Back home briefly before returning to Mirfield College tonight. I was out reasonably early today with Jess for her morning walk. We took the usual route through the Ladybrook Valley to Bramhall Park where the Saturday morning runners were gathering … Continue reading
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Up, Up, and away.
The last week in college (new website due to go live next week). Where has this year gone? Obviously university academic years are only 8.5 months but nevertheless it has all gone so quickly, a blink of an eye since that unforgettable … Continue reading
Silver Wedding, Golden Friends
Our Silver Wedding anniversary today. It’s not ideal being apart on such a significant day of our lives, but it is a chance to reflect on the many blessings we have had over the last twenty-five years, not least shared good … Continue reading
The Joy of a Wedding
Back home in my parish church today for the wedding of David and Natasha. It was a privilege to be invited by the couple to assist Fr. David Stoter with the wedding ceremony, for David was my Asst. Scout Leader … Continue reading
Holy Week – Day One @ Mirfield
Well after a brief week back home with family and the fellowship of St.Michael’s Bramhall it is back to Mirfield for the duration of Holy Week. I will to post every day to give personal thoughts and reflections on the … Continue reading
How shall I sing that Majesty – Passion Sunday 2012
It was great to be ‘back home’ in St.Michael’s parish church today and to be invited to preach at the 1045 Eucharist. I received a pleasant surprise to remind me of my temporary home when the closing hymn, chosen by … Continue reading
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