ecumenical (joint) congregation comprising The Methodist Church, The Church of England, and The United Reformed Church.
I retired from that role at the end of October 2024 but , subject to it’s Conference in June 2025,
I will be admitted into Full Connexion with
The Methodist Church. and minister in that context on The Hidden River Circuit (formerly Walsall and Brownhills & Willenhall Circuits)
I live in Pelsall, West Midlands (but historically Staffordshire) where I grew up
and family roots go way, way back. See ‘Genealogy’ on the ‘About’ page.
As well as being my personal webspace this is also a resource site for
individuals and churches. This site is updated regularly. Feedback welcome.
This website is currently being revised following my recent retirement.
Coal, Iron, Lime …. and a bit of Gospel
When lock-down started in 2020 I started producing a short video reflection
on YouTube, based on the week’s Gospel reading. Episodes 001 - 133 were called ‘Reflection for The Cotteridge Church.
Then, in February 2023, I changed the approach somewhat and used the local history of Birmingham and The Black Country to reflect on the week’s Gospel. Episodes 134 - 188 are called ‘Coal, Iron, Lime … and a bit of Gospel.
The link below takes you to my site on YouTube where you’ll find all 188 videos, and a few different ones too, arranged from most recent first. I’m taking a break from producing them at the moment but, in the interim, enjoy!
from The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church
(Click images for websites)
Lectionary Links and Materials
Lectionary readings Lectionary readings for all days not just Sundays, are now available via the Oremus website’s Almanac. Please click the link below and then choose the ‘View’ option from the menu at the top of the page. You can then choose the day required from the calendar on the right hand side.
