Hail to thee bright solstice sun, Most radiant of all upon this middle-earth. You arise in your place at the appointed time, at the command of your Creator, The Risen and Ascended Son, Whose refulgence is beheld through The splendour of your beams. As your light provides for all life in your gaze, So … More Song to the Summer Solstice
Having been in lockdown for what seems like forever now, I was wanting to create something which brought together people from across the world in a common act of Christian worship. It seemed there was a plethora of online church services where people could sit in front of their screens and look at what was … More A Forest Church Full Moon Ritual
Halloween’s a time which is often shunned by Christians due to its alleged historic connections with evil. I’ve written extensively on this in the past, exploring the Christian myths (click here) which have arisen due to false information that they’ve been exposed to. As Halloween / All Hallows (Saints) & All Souls is a time of … More A Christian Halloween Ritual
During British Science Week, the moon was drawn down into Leicester Cathedral. Well, at least a 7m diameter scale model of it was, with hi-res mosaic images mapped to a 1cm = 5km scale. Hanging from the ceiling in the nave, she was truly remarkable to behold, especially standing under her looking up. It was … More The Museum of the Moon at Leicester Cathedral
“From bright heights of compassion To deep darkness of hatred My beloved land has seen it all.” My land of dear mongrels All colours and creeds, All working to bring light Into history’s dark deeds. Community spirit Where new friends were made. In streets, then much safer, As children we played. This land of once … More A Deep Green Christian’s Winter Solstice Poem: From Darkness to Light
Late last month, I arose early to see the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter just before sunrise. Surprisingly, the “celestial observation shield”, otherwise known as clouds, were not present and the wondrous sight of these two bright lights shining above the horizon made me think of a similar, but even more spectacular set of conjunctions … More The Deep Green Christian’s Advent
The Wheel of the Year has brought us to a time of balance, the Autumn Equinox – that tipping point in the year where light and darkness are of equal length across the world, where daylight rapidly shortens and darkness reaches out and extends her grip across the northern hemisphere. It is a time where … More The Deep Green Christian’s Autumn Equinox
Around this time of the year, I find a lot of Christians getting all hot under the collar about whether they should choose to celebrate Halloween, or not. Often the arguments boil down to the perceived association of the day with all that is evil, and that Christians should not put on the appearance of … More Halloween – Sifting Historical Facts vs “Christian” Myths
The Wheel continues to turn and we now reach the literal high point of the year – the Summer Solstice, where the midday sun ascends no more, standing still in the sky. It is traditionally the time of Flaming June, where we enjoy the balmy heat, the cool evening breezes and the world is ablaze … More The Deep Green Christian’s Summer Solstice
This point on the Wheel of the Year we celebrate the joyous return of life to the land, where the long dark winter is a distant memory as we look forward to the summertime. It is now approximately half-way between the spring equinox and summer solstice, and we are at the peak of springtime. Let us joyfully … More The Deep Green Christian’s Beltane
God of Green Hope 