Burpham Church
Happiness
Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church I was asked recently, why are you always so happy? I replied: actually I don’t always feel it – but…
Decluttering
Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church Most times in the year I have cravings for clearing out stuff. I don’t think I am one of life’s hoarders,…
Navigating life
Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church I love rivers, streams and all waterways. If anyone could ask me to describe Heaven on earth, I might…
What are you going to give up this season?
Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church Most of my former career was in schools, and Lent often brought about a question: what are you going to give…
The gift of change
Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church Have you ever been surprised by unintended consequences of doing something? In a former church where I…
The gate is fully open
Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church I have always loved being in different places – but seldom loved the journey to get there. More recently in…
Welcome to Rev James Hanson the new Vicar of Burpham
Jane Agg, Churchwarden We are delighted to announce that Reverend James Hanson will be joining us as our new vicar here in Burpham. James is…
Kindness: such an ordinary word
Jane Agg, Churchwarden Happy New Year. May 2024 be a peaceful year for you and those you love. One of the phrases that stays with me is ‘Jesus help…
What are you waiting for?
Jane Agg, Churchwarden I wonder what you are waiting for. Maybe a joyful event such as birth of a baby, or maybe something you are worried about…