Andrew Falconer
@revagf.bsky.social
Church of England priest. In between spaniels. Loves BBC Radios 3 and 4 which probably says enough. Based in Herefordshire.
www.revagf.wordpress.com
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www.revagf.wordpress.com
https://mastodon.social/invite/WvUCFnAb
Our Lent course starts next Wednesday, focusing on the Seven Last Words of the Cross.
February 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Our Lent course starts next Wednesday, focusing on the Seven Last Words of the Cross.
As friends prepare for Ramadan, I remain grateful to my friend and former colleague Ajaz. Through the example of his faith, I returned to mine, now serving God in Holy Orders. Faith communities can learn so much from each other.
February 17, 2026 at 3:14 PM
As friends prepare for Ramadan, I remain grateful to my friend and former colleague Ajaz. Through the example of his faith, I returned to mine, now serving God in Holy Orders. Faith communities can learn so much from each other.
I spoke to a busy Men's Breakfast this morning about his early career as an undertaker in East Lothian. From speeding in a hearse to contorting his face to control a reaction to polo mints - and lots in-between.
February 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I spoke to a busy Men's Breakfast this morning about his early career as an undertaker in East Lothian. From speeding in a hearse to contorting his face to control a reaction to polo mints - and lots in-between.
Did you know that the residents of Ambridge performed their own mystery plays this year? From Advent to Candlemas, through to the Passion, the Archers tells the story.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Did you know that the residents of Ambridge performed their own mystery plays this year? From Advent to Candlemas, through to the Passion, the Archers tells the story.
Dates for your diary! In February we're piloting at new midweek gathering. Be still is an invitation to step out of the rush and into thirty minutes of spiritual quiet, where you can stop, breathe, and simply be....
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Dates for your diary! In February we're piloting at new midweek gathering. Be still is an invitation to step out of the rush and into thirty minutes of spiritual quiet, where you can stop, breathe, and simply be....
As Candlemas draws Epiphany to a close, we are already looking to Lent. Our course follows the Seven Last Words of the Cross. Some sessions will draw on art, music or video.
January 29, 2026 at 10:40 AM
As Candlemas draws Epiphany to a close, we are already looking to Lent. Our course follows the Seven Last Words of the Cross. Some sessions will draw on art, music or video.
Reposted by Andrew Falconer
There is something special and unique about Anglican liturgical choral music. So much so that there's a campaign to get it UNESCO recognised. Find out more and support the campaign at https://tinyurl.com/2usm64xf
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
There is something special and unique about Anglican liturgical choral music. So much so that there's a campaign to get it UNESCO recognised. Find out more and support the campaign at https://tinyurl.com/2usm64xf
We are invited to place a lighted candle in our windows this evening at 8.00pm as we remember those who suffered and died in the Holocaust.
January 27, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We are invited to place a lighted candle in our windows this evening at 8.00pm as we remember those who suffered and died in the Holocaust.
A prayer for those who are alone this Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A prayer for those who are alone this Christmas.
In our morning prayer recently we had this lovely reflection from Presbyterian minister, preacher, and theologian Frederick Buechner.
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In our morning prayer recently we had this lovely reflection from Presbyterian minister, preacher, and theologian Frederick Buechner.
I'm attending a training course on Deliverance Ministry. Essentially, it is about ‘delivering’ a person, persons, or even a place, from the various kinds of evil that exist in the world and which cause anxiety, suffering and prevent peace of mind.
October 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I'm attending a training course on Deliverance Ministry. Essentially, it is about ‘delivering’ a person, persons, or even a place, from the various kinds of evil that exist in the world and which cause anxiety, suffering and prevent peace of mind.
Today the Church celebrates St Francis of Assisi, who bore the marks of Christ’s humility and love. He reminds us that true freedom is found in poverty of spirit, joy in creation, and conformity to Christ crucified. May we learn from his witness of peace and praise.
October 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today the Church celebrates St Francis of Assisi, who bore the marks of Christ’s humility and love. He reminds us that true freedom is found in poverty of spirit, joy in creation, and conformity to Christ crucified. May we learn from his witness of peace and praise.
Many are called, but few are chosen. In our encounters with Christ, do we allow him to transform us? A sermon for St Matthew and the Battle of Britain.
https://tinyurl.com/yusta4hf
https://tinyurl.com/yusta4hf
September 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Many are called, but few are chosen. In our encounters with Christ, do we allow him to transform us? A sermon for St Matthew and the Battle of Britain.
https://tinyurl.com/yusta4hf
https://tinyurl.com/yusta4hf
Reposted by Andrew Falconer
Introducing our new Ale House website! A big thank you to Ollie Limpkin for his work developing a new online presence for us. The site is user friendly and should show the Ale House to a wider audience. Take a look at www.colwallalehouse.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Introducing our new Ale House website! A big thank you to Ollie Limpkin for his work developing a new online presence for us. The site is user friendly and should show the Ale House to a wider audience. Take a look at www.colwallalehouse.org.uk
My article for the parish magazine about the increased use of AI in our lives and what is means when we outsource decision making to technology. https://revagf.wordpress.com/?p=13
September 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My article for the parish magazine about the increased use of AI in our lives and what is means when we outsource decision making to technology. https://revagf.wordpress.com/?p=13
Enjoying our holiday in Scotland. Haven't lived here for years but it's still home.
September 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Enjoying our holiday in Scotland. Haven't lived here for years but it's still home.
During WWII, in 1942, a group of Anglican missionaries and local Papuan Christians were killed by Japanese forces and others for their faith and refusal to abandon their communities. They are remembered today as the Martyrs of New Guinea.
September 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
During WWII, in 1942, a group of Anglican missionaries and local Papuan Christians were killed by Japanese forces and others for their faith and refusal to abandon their communities. They are remembered today as the Martyrs of New Guinea.
Today we remember Monica of Hippo, born in Thagaste (331–387), mother of Augustine of Hippo. She was a Christian married to a Roman pagan but whose life of prayer and devotion was of great influence to Augustine.
August 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today we remember Monica of Hippo, born in Thagaste (331–387), mother of Augustine of Hippo. She was a Christian married to a Roman pagan but whose life of prayer and devotion was of great influence to Augustine.
We won't be meeting for our usual Prayers for Peace this morning but we can pray this lovely one from John Birch privately.
August 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We won't be meeting for our usual Prayers for Peace this morning but we can pray this lovely one from John Birch privately.
I presided and preached at St James the Great, Cradley today. Lovely church and community. My sermon for the Feast of St Bartholomew tinyurl.com/5n79vxs4
St Bartholomew
On St Bartholomew’s day we are invited to reflect on these three texts and recognise that the way we live the gospel today continues to be informed by those who have gone before.
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August 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I presided and preached at St James the Great, Cradley today. Lovely church and community. My sermon for the Feast of St Bartholomew tinyurl.com/5n79vxs4
Really enjoyed presiding at Cradley this morning. It's a nice size church. I also gave them one my sermons where I jumped around quite a bit (not literally).
August 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Really enjoyed presiding at Cradley this morning. It's a nice size church. I also gave them one my sermons where I jumped around quite a bit (not literally).
On Iplayer you can watch the Proms of Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise. It moves symphonic form into a sacred offering, merging profound Lutheran devotion with Romantic grandeur. It is a musical testament to divine order, faith, and the glory of God’s creative word.https://tinyurl.com/44nfpxpy
August 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On Iplayer you can watch the Proms of Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise. It moves symphonic form into a sacred offering, merging profound Lutheran devotion with Romantic grandeur. It is a musical testament to divine order, faith, and the glory of God’s creative word.https://tinyurl.com/44nfpxpy
Today we remember Bernard of Clairvaux. Mystic, political broker, critic of excess, preacher of crusade, and a shaper of Cistercian spirituality.
August 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today we remember Bernard of Clairvaux. Mystic, political broker, critic of excess, preacher of crusade, and a shaper of Cistercian spirituality.
Did you know that you can receive daily (or weekly) meditations from Richard Rohr and the Centre for Action and Contemplation? Richard Rohr, OFM is an American Franciscan priest and writer on spirituality. You can read his meditations and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/58ev9m5u
August 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Did you know that you can receive daily (or weekly) meditations from Richard Rohr and the Centre for Action and Contemplation? Richard Rohr, OFM is an American Franciscan priest and writer on spirituality. You can read his meditations and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/58ev9m5u