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We are a warm-hearted, diverse, Anglican Church perched on the top of Telegraph Hill in south east London. Come and see us soon.

Make the most of Creation Season: Come to the Harv

Make the most of Creation Season: Come to the Harvest festival service on sunday 4 October. Check the website for information and corona guidance.

A year ago today I preached at St Paul’s Cathedr

A year ago today I preached at St Paul’s Cathedral for the first time. My mum and dad came. They’ve been at all the important gigs (band related and church related).

A lot of folks came from @stcatherinehatcham as well as friends and colleagues from CHP. It was a really good day, despite me feeling terrified.

I saw my mum twice after that. Once in October for a family weekend to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary and once in December for a weekend to celebrate my eldest niece’s 18th. By late January 2020 she had died.

My mother was a terrific coach to me in my teenage years and helped me a great deal with singing and public speaking. She was a trained elocution teacher and fine actress. Most days in my job I have to use my breath and my voice. My mum helped me to use and develop both, tools that have helped me a lot in my life.

I dedicate this post to my mum and to all those who are putting energy into shaping children’s lives positively.
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Three years ago this happened. A brilliant bunch o

Three years ago this happened. A brilliant bunch of lovely people from @stcatherinehatcham ran a 5k park run and we raised £3k towards our new boiler @telegraphhillcentre it was a challenge for all of us (apart from Michael Mumford). But we pulled together and we will do so again. Love and prayers for the new term, whatever you’re up to. Shout out to @darren_mac11 (one great coach).

Lovely flowers on the doormat when I came home fro

Lovely flowers on the doormat when I came home from the dog walk. Delightful. First long dog walk with Peggy alone. But saw so many friends in Nunhead Cemetery that I felt overjoyed. X

Truth telling on the railings of Telegraph Hill Lo

Truth telling on the railings of Telegraph Hill Lower Park. #listen #payattention #blm

Some incredible flowers were sent to me last week.

Some incredible flowers were sent to me last week. Forgot to post a pic. Lots of love and kindness. Am grateful. X

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Great to see lots of friends at the “Stand up to

Great to see lots of friends at the “Stand up to Racism” rally in the Upper Park today. Great sense of solidarity and community. #blacklivesmatter

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