Colin
@theabingdontaxi.bsky.social
Singing the Lord’s song in a strange land. Licensed to ply for hire and licensed to serve the sacraments. Dispatches from the front lines of English #church management and UK #taxi driving.
Pinned
This is such beautiful work.
I have never felt more fulfilled in my life.
I have never felt more fulfilled in my life.
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Tht best day in London with a bunch of Christian women I've never met before encouraging each other and lifting each other up. Massive love to Lauren Windle for organising... live when women are each other's cheer leaders!
November 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tht best day in London with a bunch of Christian women I've never met before encouraging each other and lifting each other up. Massive love to Lauren Windle for organising... live when women are each other's cheer leaders!
This is such beautiful work.
I have never felt more fulfilled in my life.
I have never felt more fulfilled in my life.
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is such beautiful work.
I have never felt more fulfilled in my life.
I have never felt more fulfilled in my life.
Under way 1424 GMT
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
November 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Under way 1424 GMT
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
5 / 9 Musos have showed up on time, for Rehearsal 1100 GMT
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
5 / 9 Musos have showed up on time, for Rehearsal 1100 GMT
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Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
0952 GMT final run through of all the lyrics: I don’t capitalise the Lord’s pronouns, but they have asked for it, so have left it in. The lyrics and scripture are not in the Order of Service, rather they are on screen.
‘My hope is only Jesus’ Yeah.
‘My hope is only Jesus’ Yeah.
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
0952 GMT final run through of all the lyrics: I don’t capitalise the Lord’s pronouns, but they have asked for it, so have left it in. The lyrics and scripture are not in the Order of Service, rather they are on screen.
‘My hope is only Jesus’ Yeah.
‘My hope is only Jesus’ Yeah.
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The rain, it falls upon the just
And also on the unjust fella
But mostly on the just, because
The unjust stole the just's umbrella.
And also on the unjust fella
But mostly on the just, because
The unjust stole the just's umbrella.
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The rain, it falls upon the just
And also on the unjust fella
But mostly on the just, because
The unjust stole the just's umbrella.
And also on the unjust fella
But mostly on the just, because
The unjust stole the just's umbrella.
The Worship Band has grown from seven to now, nine. Let’s go and worship the Lord - on a Saturday, whatever next?
“I advise firm but polite with The Musos, mate,” I say
November 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Worship Band has grown from seven to now, nine. Let’s go and worship the Lord - on a Saturday, whatever next?
“I advise firm but polite with The Musos, mate,” I say
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“I advise firm but polite with The Musos, mate,” I say
This is the day the Lord has made: looks like it’s gonna rain steadily all day, but it rains on the righteous and the unrighteous likewise
0900 final prep
1000 open church
1100 (SHARP) Musos’ final rehearsal
1200 (SHARP) Everything done
1300 Curtain up
1420 Tea, coffee and cake
0900 final prep
1000 open church
1100 (SHARP) Musos’ final rehearsal
1200 (SHARP) Everything done
1300 Curtain up
1420 Tea, coffee and cake
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is the day the Lord has made: looks like it’s gonna rain steadily all day, but it rains on the righteous and the unrighteous likewise
0900 final prep
1000 open church
1100 (SHARP) Musos’ final rehearsal
1200 (SHARP) Everything done
1300 Curtain up
1420 Tea, coffee and cake
0900 final prep
1000 open church
1100 (SHARP) Musos’ final rehearsal
1200 (SHARP) Everything done
1300 Curtain up
1420 Tea, coffee and cake
Order of Service is tucked inside John’s gospel
All lyrics & words will be on screen.
last of 13 bridesmaids has arrived and Rehearsal is about to get underway. Standing down, leaving The Rector and the two Assistant Curates to it.
‘ Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness’ Yeah, mate
All lyrics & words will be on screen.
last of 13 bridesmaids has arrived and Rehearsal is about to get underway. Standing down, leaving The Rector and the two Assistant Curates to it.
‘ Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness’ Yeah, mate
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Order of Service is tucked inside John’s gospel
All lyrics & words will be on screen.
last of 13 bridesmaids has arrived and Rehearsal is about to get underway. Standing down, leaving The Rector and the two Assistant Curates to it.
‘ Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness’ Yeah, mate
All lyrics & words will be on screen.
last of 13 bridesmaids has arrived and Rehearsal is about to get underway. Standing down, leaving The Rector and the two Assistant Curates to it.
‘ Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness’ Yeah, mate
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Pumpkin is way overrated. Favorite Thanksgiving pie: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan!
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Pumpkin is way overrated. Favorite Thanksgiving pie: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan!
A cheery response from the friendly neighbourhood drug dealer, as he goes to carry out his 1615 appointments behind the Church. Managed to catch the last of the sunlight. The Church Cones have emerged from the basement Boiler Room, for their parking duties for the #wedding tomorrow. #Oxford 1605 GMT
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A cheery response from the friendly neighbourhood drug dealer, as he goes to carry out his 1615 appointments behind the Church. Managed to catch the last of the sunlight. The Church Cones have emerged from the basement Boiler Room, for their parking duties for the #wedding tomorrow. #Oxford 1605 GMT
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11 flowers. I'm so proud of its efforts.
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
11 flowers. I'm so proud of its efforts.
also this Wednesday, Baby Jesus is down out of the Tower Room, awaiting his time to shine. Instead of “where’s Baby Jesus?” this year it’s “where are the swaddling cloths?” One of The Church Ladies tells me the manger was hand made by church family member in 1962 which makes it more than 60 yrs old
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
also this Wednesday, Baby Jesus is down out of the Tower Room, awaiting his time to shine. Instead of “where’s Baby Jesus?” this year it’s “where are the swaddling cloths?” One of The Church Ladies tells me the manger was hand made by church family member in 1962 which makes it more than 60 yrs old
The Church Ladies invited me to their Wreath Making session on Wednesday morning, so I made my own this year, for the first time. On my front door, already.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Church Ladies invited me to their Wreath Making session on Wednesday morning, so I made my own this year, for the first time. On my front door, already.
check this out @sjpat3.bsky.social we walked through here, on my tour Saturday.
Oxford college cat map. I have only met one of these - Simpkin. Super friendly.
Oxford college cat map. I have only met one of these - Simpkin. Super friendly.
Walter de Staplecat, Simpkin IV, Teabag, Balthasar and Benny D Cat take the stage as we meet the college cats of Oxford. And, of course, Magdalen’s Ozymandias. Read on for our photo special. (Includes a cat map.) oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
College cats of Oxford
Once upon a time, we featured an image of Magdalen's kitten, Ozymandias, in our newsletter. We figured it might be a gentle contrast to our regular diet of planning and local politics.
The grey ball ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
check this out @sjpat3.bsky.social we walked through here, on my tour Saturday.
Oxford college cat map. I have only met one of these - Simpkin. Super friendly.
Oxford college cat map. I have only met one of these - Simpkin. Super friendly.
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My senior warden is the best. ⚓️
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My senior warden is the best. ⚓️
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Cavalry #Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh has dedicated a new stained glass window commemorating the Philadelphia Eleven! It depicts Rev. Alison Cheek celebrating the Eucharist, with 10 Hosts for the other members of the Eleven. ⚓
Read more here: mailchi.mp/90616a91f202...
Read more here: mailchi.mp/90616a91f202...
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Cavalry #Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh has dedicated a new stained glass window commemorating the Philadelphia Eleven! It depicts Rev. Alison Cheek celebrating the Eucharist, with 10 Hosts for the other members of the Eleven. ⚓
Read more here: mailchi.mp/90616a91f202...
Read more here: mailchi.mp/90616a91f202...