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
Hail to thee, oh blessèd rain! Thou who gathers in darkest of clouds, Plunging joyfully from above, Refreshing all upon this earth; Thou who descends upon the mountains, Crafting streams and rivers, Filling lakes, seas and oceans; Thou of whom the plants adore, Slaking thirst of man and beast, Returns to sky once more; Thou … More Song to the Blessèd Rain
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
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
This figure is perhaps the most completely developed of the figures we’ve discussed so far in this series. Space only permits highlights of the development of Pan into a Green Man figure and again I’d point you to Ronald Hutton’s The Triumph of the Moon for a whole chapter’s worth of the development of this intriguing … More Jesus and the Green Man – Part 5 of 6: Pan
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
“Those who have ears to hear, listen to the words I now say. Those who have eyes to see, watch as this story unfolds.” The Maker descended upon the holy mountain lying within the lush, verdant garden. He wished enjoy everything He’d lovingly crafted and to make it his home and dwelling with humankind. His … More Song 2: Another Day in Eden
To the physicists of all disciplines. Of the Oaks of Righteousness. A song. Oh, praise the Eternal One! Give praise, oh you binding forces of gravity and electromagnetic, of strong and weak nuclear. Give praise, oh dark and sublime matter and energies, Rejoice in the ever-presence of your Maker and Sustainer. Oh, praise … More A Psalm of the Cosmos
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
“Those who have ears to hear, listen to these words I now say. Those who have eyes to see, watch as this story unfolds.” Today is Easter Day! The highest and holiest day of the Christian calendar which traditionally day begins with the responsive cry, “Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!” Referring back to Song 1 – … More Creator & Creation – 3. The Song of The Risen God
God of Green Hope 