The Colour Purple

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It is the consecration of the next Bishop of Edinburgh today. Usually I try to go to these services but sadly today,  I’m not able to go. So here’s a photograph of the colour purple for the Diocese of Edinburgh. God bless John Armes and all who will build the church with him.

Sermon Preached on 9 October 2011


I wonder what is the first thought that comes into your head when you open an invitation and find yourself invited to a wedding.

Do you say a wee prayer of thanksgiving for the couple?

Maybe you do.

Do you rejoice that two people have discovered that they love one another and give thanks for the places in your own life where you have known love too?

Maybe you do.

Or, upon reading that invitation, is the first thought that comes into your mind, [Read more…]