Assignment update

I have to re-submit my last assignment - it did not satisfy the learning outcomes so will need some re-work. It is a good lesson to learn although re-work is always a "pain".
I am currently working on my Urban Theology assignment and have agreed an outline structure with my tutor. It makes sense and I will definitely try to be more "traditional" in my method this time. I will be focusing on "difference" within the context of Urban Theology. One of God's greatest gifts and yet most significant challenge for us to deal with.

Location, Location, Location

The general advice and guidance about preparing your house for sale usually comes with the "it doesn't take long to spruce the house up". Well its taken considerable effort from both of us and David Farringdon to get all the jobs and decorating done. The photos and details are being prepared today and we expect to have the house on the market next week.
We hope that a sale is possible - but we are realistic about all the options for moving.
Anyone want to buy a nice house in Wakefield?

Man for hire!

I still expect to leave Brady in September. There have been a couple of jobs I have applied for but have not been offered. Both roles (although completely different) did have a remote, itinerant pattern of work - one physically and the other through networking. This raised a very pertinent reflection for me that I feel called to a place - to live and work - and spend a reasonable time there developing relationships and supporting. This has a very strong connection with my previous experience at Damart where I lived in a working community for 5 years. I supported the dramatic transformation in that "place". So I currently feel a strong calling to a place. A place that needs support and with a community that is prepared to journey.

End of Year

There has been little activity (from me) over the past 6 weeks in relation to the course. This is because I have been busy at work with organisational changes and preparing and running a Worship Training weekend with Irene in the Wakefield Circuit.
As the first year draws to a close I can reflect on some major insights and developments.

• I am called to sacramental ministry
• I have discovered that much of "my" theology has been in line with either traditional or liberation theology
• I am not an academic in the traditional sense of the word but love learning - especially through reading and practical application
• I still have issues in reconciling how the calling works out in practice
• I have learnt the importance of place and space
• I have made some good friends
• I have had tremendous support from my family, church, friends and work colleagues

I feel I have been privileged to be able to go through this experience - thank God.