Halloween: A Reflection for Today’s Church
For most people in the UK, Halloween is a mix of costumes, sweets, spooky decorations, and a bit of harmless fun. Children dress up as…
Dean WhitakerOctober 30, 2025
Scapecoating
I started writing my sermon for tomorrows services this morning and kept getting distracted by the news and the social media posts that I have…
Dean WhitakerAugust 23, 2025
“Burying the Sausage” A Curious Wedding Ritual and What Faith Might Say
James & Elisha Ferguson's Wedding Last Saturday, I met with a wonderful young couple Thomas and Alice, who are getting married in one of our…
Dean WhitakerAugust 20, 2025
VJ Day – Finding God’s Love in the Ashes of War
Today is VJ Day, Victory over Japan. The day the Second World War officially ended. For many, it was a moment of celebration, relief, even…
Dean WhitakerAugust 15, 2025