Category Archives: Faith

Sunday Music

Posted on April 8, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s Easter Sunday and what could I have except the Hallelujah Chorus.. This is the first Easter in 27 years that Ma and I haven’t been to the Royal Albert Hall to see Handel’s Messiah sung. For me, today marks … Continue reading →

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Lent

Posted on February 23, 2012 by nicdempsey

I should have posted this yesterday but it’s been one of those weeks… So first, this article by Jane Williams in the Guardian. Quotes in this post come from there. Observing Lent is something I grew up with (I was … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s just horrible…and there’s nothing you can do

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

So I’ve had a cold and lost a job (yep another one, what the hell is wrong with me? – no don’t answer that question) I’m sick, I can’t run and I’m generally fed up and miserable. I feel like … Continue reading →

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Vigil

Posted on April 13, 2009 by nicdempsey

I went into the Grace Easter Vigil in a not very good mood.  I was tired, not sure about how the Vigil was going to work and generally out of sorts. However, it was a brilliant service.  It was much … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on April 10, 2009 by nicdempsey

Four day weekend. Most of this weekend for me is about Church. Last night, I miss today (though I am going to hear the Messiah sung at the Albert Hall, it’s tradition!), I’m going to hear Dionne sing at her … Continue reading →

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Cake

Posted on February 16, 2009 by nicdempsey

So I decided that for Grace cafe, I would make cake, lots of cake.  I love to bake but don’t often because I really shouldn’t eat cake. So I baked for Grace and they ate the cake.  I made, apple … Continue reading →

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Greenbelt pictures

Posted on August 31, 2008 by nicdempsey

Got back on Tuesday.  It was fun and thought provoking and I did forget something, my socks in case you were wondering!!  And on Tuesday it didn’t all fit back into the suitcase!! It’s overwhelming, even though compared to most … Continue reading →

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Labyrinth

Posted on July 14, 2008 by nicdempsey

Great time was had.. labyrinth For better photos go here The labyrinth is up and running until the grass is cut (though no candles!) and there’s a ‘how to’ poster just next to it, if you think it might be … Continue reading →

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Female Bishops

Posted on July 8, 2008 by nicdempsey

Hurrah, I can’t think that God would want it any other way…but I am sad to see the fighting and anger that this has provoked. I really struggle to understand why it’s important that the person standing on the altar … Continue reading →

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Dorset and camping…

Posted on June 22, 2008 by nicdempsey

It was nice to be away and even though the weather was interesting, I had a really good time but next time I’m taking an airbed with me…

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