Skip to content

The Westcott Blog

Growing in holiness, wisdom & compassion.

Blog
Past Events
Gallery
Westcott House

Videos

Hope for the World’s Despair – Hymn of Peace

Video ~ September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 ~ leilamather ~ Leave a comment

Listen to the Hymn written by Rev'd Ally Barrett for Jubilate's Hymn of Peace competition.

Search for:

Instagram

Ever wondered what ordinands get up to over the summer holidays? Some ordinands take part in Social Context Placements. Below one ordinand describes their experience on the Royal Navy/Royal Marines SCP. #westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #Cambridge #formation #royalmarines #royalnavy #chaplaincy In July I was one of 3 ordinands to spend time with the chaplains to the Royal Marines at their training base in Lympstone. This was a great opportunity to get a glimpse of what ministry in a very particular context looks like, as well as experiencing ecumenism at its very best. Our time at Lympstone was very varied, chatting to new recruits about their experience of training, visiting them on training exercise and watching a “kings Squad” passing out parade – a significant point for a Royal Marine, marking the completion of their training, which culminates in a 30mile run completed in 8hrs, at the end of which the recruit is awarded the coveted “green lid” (beret). We also had the opportunity to visit Devonport and HMS Sutherland, and 40 Commando in Taunton. It was a joy to see so many people gathered together in the base’s Chapel for communion. My time with the Royal Marines has reminded me that those of us who are called to ministry must have a life rooted in prayer so that we can serve in any context that God calls us to; it has made me consider more seriously chaplaincy in a specific context; and the necessity of being present, having a “lightness of touch” and authenticity.

And I think this is it from me @samuelperez3460 during #takeoverweek I hope you have enjoyed my experience. I have not been able to show you my college, @stedmundscam but I can show you the gown that my friend @vanessahadleyspencer has generously given me. #Westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #Cambridge

After church this morning I met with some friends from my years in @uniofnottingham , my friend @librk and Agatha. #Westcott #Westcotthouse

Encouraged by one of the returners of @westcott_house_1881 I decided to take care of my brogue-derbies and restore it to its former glory. #Westcott #Westcotthouse

Today I’m devoting my morning to my family. We’re roasting chestnuts to eat while watching Mary Poppins. #westcotthouse #Westcott

Here @westcott_house_1881 we pray and we study and also we pray while studying. We do that in many different ways. Today I joined the #lectiodivina group of the house to ask the Lord to speak to us through John 15:12-17. #westcotthouse #Westcott #churchofengland #cofe #formation #socialmedia

I have been living in Cambridge since August and so far I have been discovering more and more wonderful things about this unique city. One of my favourites is randomly encountering @dinkydoors #Westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #Cambridge

Sermon given this evening was from our wonderful Chaplain, Annabel Shilson-Thomas challenging us not to forget God's love of our neighbour, and speaking of the importance of inclusivity. #westcott #ordinand #sermon #vocation #cofe #jesus #christ

I love that my studies can be integrating: what I learn of Greek for example, I can apply into my paper (module) on Bible Reading and so on. #Westcotthouse #Westcott #churchofengland #cofe #formation #ordinand

I like coming to @michaelhousechapel in between things in my diary to relax in one of my favourite ways: people watching. #Westcotthouse #westcott #churchofengland #cofe #formation #Cambridge

Today has been a colder day for me and the colours of autumn are definitely thriving. #Westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #formation @samuelperez3460

In the midst of a hectic schedule, we have resting as part of our #ruleoflife. Some people, like our beloved Kirsty Borthwick, likes constructing little models of Westcott House on @lego #westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #formation #ordinand

Another way in which I’m connected to @university_cambridge is through the Divinity Faculty (Div Fac for short). After our prayers in community I headed out to the Div Fac for Induction. #westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #Cambridge

@westcott_house_1881 is part of the Cambridge Theological Federation (CTF for short). As CTF we gather periodically to worship with other theological colleges from different traditions and denominations such as @ridleyhall @wesleyhousecam @westminstercollegecambs . Today we had our first worship together. #Westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #Cambridge

My formation @westcott_house_1881 also encourages me to be engaged in practical theology. My attachment for that this year is the beautiful church of @greatstmarys I’m excited about what will come of my time here as a learner. #Westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #formation #ordinandlife

Today I want to show you my short-cut to class. I’m not a student of @kings.college but I walk through the college to go to my weekly class. This is by far the prettiest shortcut I have ever taken. #Westcott #Westcotthouse #churchofengland #cofe #Cambridge

Twitter

Facebook

Facebook

Recent Posts

New Vice Principal Announced
Ordinand Reflection for Advent 4
Ordinand Sermon – Advent 3

Email

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Tags

advent ally barrett Andrew Mein anglican anglicanism art Beth Phillips Bible cambridge Cambridge University career carol service chris chivers Christian christianity church church of england church resources clergy CMD CME conflict culture diversity ethics eucharist First World War gospel greene report jan payne John the Baptist justice leadership liturgy Loveday Alexander Luke making space in advent michael fass ministry mission music Nathan MacDonald occasional offices ordinand painting parish peace Philip Sheldrake political theology preaching race racism reconciliation reflection remembrance remembrancetide renewal Research resources reverendally seminar Stephen Cherry strategy talent pool theological college theology training transforamtion Urban Urban theology Westcott Foundation Westcott House worship writing WW1

Follow The Westcott Blog on WordPress.com

Archives

January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
June 2018
February 2018
December 2017
March 2017
January 2017
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014

Categories

advent
Announcements
art
Foundation
Guest Posts
justice
leadership
lent
ministry
mission
music
Past Events
peace
pilgrimage
poetry
Preaching
quiet day
reconcilation
reflection
Retreat
sermon
sermons
Student Posts
Study Day
Uncategorized
Urban theology

Meta

Register
Log in
Entries feed
Comments feed
WordPress.com

Blog
Past Events
Gallery
Westcott House

Post to

Cancel