Back to church
Had my first day back in harness, so to speak, at my new parish. Having sat in the pews for three months, I felt the time had come to start work again, so today was the day.
Ed and I drove to the first, smaller parish for the nine-thirty service, which I led and the rector preached. Folk were very pleasant and welcoming and I enjoyed it. Then it was on to the bigger church a couple of miles away, for a repeat performance which I enjoyed all over again. And again, people were very nice and friendly.
So it feels good to be back in the saddle, and I look forward to Sunday week, when I shall be preaching. But tomorrow it’s back to the old parish for their Christmas Tree festival, which is simply magic. Not to be missed!