I drove to Penarth this morning to celebrate the Eucharist at St Augustine's for a dozen people. Among the congregation were the previous Dean of Llandaff, John Lewis and his wife Cynthia, now living in retirement locally. Looking happy and relaxed, John said how much he was enjoying "Holy idleness". The church is an imposing edifice by architect William Butterfield, finished in 1866 beautifully decorated in red and yellow patterned brick. It replaced a smaller building of 12th century origin which had fallen into disrepair. We've been there for a concert, but this is the first time I've taken a service here, with three more Lenten Wednesdays to follow.
As today is my sister Pauline's 86th birthday, so I drove to Bleadon Hill outside Weston super Mare to see her in the afternoon. Our three hours of conversation was punctuated by phone calls from her six grandchildren, so it was a joyous time to be with her. Then I drove to Bristol to see Amanda in hospital again, and then called in on James before heading for home. It was ten o'clock before I ate my supper.
I was delighted to hear news from Peter Sedgwick about his wife Jan's 'Point of Light' award from the Prime Minister, honouring the work she's done over the past six years in her 'Making Music, Changing Lives' young peoples' music education project, part of her ministry as Vicar of 'the Res' in Ely. It's just amazing how it's grown, unlocking the talent and enhancing the lives of families in Cardiff West. There was a lovely photo of her at Number Ten on Twitter too.
I was delighted to hear news from Peter Sedgwick about his wife Jan's 'Point of Light' award from the Prime Minister, honouring the work she's done over the past six years in her 'Making Music, Changing Lives' young peoples' music education project, part of her ministry as Vicar of 'the Res' in Ely. It's just amazing how it's grown, unlocking the talent and enhancing the lives of families in Cardiff West. There was a lovely photo of her at Number Ten on Twitter too.
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