It was a glorious morning; the sky was blue and the sun shining. On the half-open dining-room door was a distinct, but unfamiliar, shadow. The pattern of vertical bars was clearly the window...
From the Rectory – Shadows
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From the Rectory – Food
Where does my food come from? Whether we grow our own, shop locally or take delivery from the supermarket; we take it for granted that food is available. Yet at the same time, I only have to look...
Praise for Coddenham Churchyard
The following accolade was received by the Churchwardens from Cathy Smith of Suffolk Wildlife Trust. 'I work as Community Wildlife Advisor for Suffolk Wildlife Trust and was recently contacted by an...
From the Rectory – A Woodland Journey
Sunlight filters gently through the trees, stitching a rich mosaic of light and dark. A blackbird sits on the ground sunning herself; above her, minute insects dance in the warm air; brightly...
Updates from St Mary’s Church
Following the changes to Covid rules from 19th July, St Mary's PCC have considered the way forward to ensure that there is greater access to our lovely church whilst ensuring everyone's safety. From...
Sheep – From the Rectory
For Mary and I, one of our favourite holiday locations is the Derbyshire Peak District. This is an area steeped in history, full of natural beauty, ideal for walking or cycling (as long as you...
A Conversation – From the Rectory
On a path beside the lake, a mother stood with her young child. They chattered away happily; ‘duck’, ‘tree’, ‘dog’. The vocabulary was limited, but it was true conversation. Mother and child were...
From The Rectory – This is my body. Do this in remembrance of me.
Just 20 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection St Paul, writing to Corinthian Christians, tells how ‘on the night when he (Jesus) was betrayed, he took bread, gave thanks, broke and shared it...
Living in the Ordinary – From the Rectory
“Are we nearly there yet?” The sun has returned, caravans are on the roads and, barring another last-minute crisis, we will be able to enjoy a holiday this summer. Where are we going? How long...
The Church Tower
This afternoon, discussing repair work for a church tower, I pondered, what purpose the tower? Many are the repository of bells. Some hold the village clock or sundial. In border or coastal...