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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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
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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
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We had great fun this morning learning from each other and trying new talents as part of Cafe Church. Thank you to Joy and Steve for leading us in worship and being so creative in how we grow together.
August 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We had great fun this morning learning from each other and trying new talents as part of Cafe Church. Thank you to Joy and Steve for leading us in worship and being so creative in how we grow together.
My ancestors were displaced in the Highland Clearances, a time of great social change in Scotland. And a similar context for Isaiah's vision of the vineyard: https://revagf.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/the-highland-clearances-of-judah/
August 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My ancestors were displaced in the Highland Clearances, a time of great social change in Scotland. And a similar context for Isaiah's vision of the vineyard: https://revagf.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/the-highland-clearances-of-judah/
My sermon on Isaiah 5.1-7 at Matins, draws parallels with my ancestors cleared from Kildonan, Sutherland in 1816 and latifundia in Judea at the time of the prophet; and the need for social justice today.
August 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
My sermon on Isaiah 5.1-7 at Matins, draws parallels with my ancestors cleared from Kildonan, Sutherland in 1816 and latifundia in Judea at the time of the prophet; and the need for social justice today.
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The bells ringing out for Victory in Japan commemoration.
August 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The bells ringing out for Victory in Japan commemoration.
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It's summer fair and fete time! We're excited!
August 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's summer fair and fete time! We're excited!
Was accosted in the village by a visitor with strong views about The Fall, salvation and Eve questioning God. I only nipped out for some milk.
August 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Was accosted in the village by a visitor with strong views about The Fall, salvation and Eve questioning God. I only nipped out for some milk.
What happens when the gold and glitz of Dubai wears off? I preached on the parable of the Rich Fool and can see so many parallels in society today. https://revagf.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/the-rich-fool/
August 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What happens when the gold and glitz of Dubai wears off? I preached on the parable of the Rich Fool and can see so many parallels in society today. https://revagf.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/the-rich-fool/
Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. My sermon on the "Rich Fool" this morning considered life in Dubai and what entices people to move there. And what lies underneath the veneer or when the lovely wears off.
August 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. My sermon on the "Rich Fool" this morning considered life in Dubai and what entices people to move there. And what lies underneath the veneer or when the lovely wears off.
Today we celebrated the Feast of St James with our friends from Cradley and Aston, Birmingham. Eucharist followed by generous lunch in Colwall Village Hall. A joy to preside.
July 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today we celebrated the Feast of St James with our friends from Cradley and Aston, Birmingham. Eucharist followed by generous lunch in Colwall Village Hall. A joy to preside.
Today we remember Elizabeth Ferard, ordained as the first deaconess in the Church of England. A pioneer of women’s ministry, she led the revival of this ancient role, combining service, compassion, and faith. #Anglican #ChurchHistory #ElizabethFerard
July 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today we remember Elizabeth Ferard, ordained as the first deaconess in the Church of England. A pioneer of women’s ministry, she led the revival of this ancient role, combining service, compassion, and faith. #Anglican #ChurchHistory #ElizabethFerard
It's wedding season! Last year my church voted unanimously to extend an invitation to celebrate love to those in same sex relationships. Celebrating love knows no boundaries: we embrace all couples and their stories. www.colwallchurch.org.uk/blog1/embracing-all-couples-and-their-stories
July 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's wedding season! Last year my church voted unanimously to extend an invitation to celebrate love to those in same sex relationships. Celebrating love knows no boundaries: we embrace all couples and their stories. www.colwallchurch.org.uk/blog1/embracing-all-couples-and-their-stories