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
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
“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 marks Easter Saturday, a very low point in the Christian Calendar. It is a time of deep reflection upon the events that unfolded that fateful day following the crucifixion and … More Creator & Creation – 2. The Song of Redemption
Note to Christians who have found this page and are “highly offended” by the very notion that I call Christ “The Holy Fool”, do please read this fantastic blog post on the concept of holy fools in the Bible, then if you’re able, do continue reading this particular post… Fool that I may appear, today, … More Christ, The Holy Fool – An April 1st Tarot Reflection
This weekend I have been helping lead a Partnership for Missional Church cluster event, which is a three year process of helping churches develop spiritual practices and discernment in their contexts, equipping them to be adventurous and experimental in their attempts at hearing God already at work in their communities, partnering with “people of peace” … More Truth in a Post-Truth World
God of Green Hope 