A spirit of inclusion, a spirit of the earth

I’ve been writing prayers and liturgies informally and for publication for over two decades. As a priest in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, I believe the Church does theology through liturgy. In the space of our celebration, we are held in the presence of God and one another, and transformed by the movement of grace.

As a Christian committed to an inclusive church, I believe in prayers which challenge the boundaries we place around God’s grace and welcome. I also believe in a spirituality that unites us with the web of nature, the pulse of the earth.

Some of my collects are now approved for use in the Anglican Church of Canada.

God of heaven and earth

drawing all things into union:

we thank you for the gift of marriage.

May your Spirit lead us in an ever deeper understanding

of an equal partnership offered equally to all

and may the union of your servants who are wed today

be a living sign of your inclusive love.

We ask this through Jesus Christ

the image of your heart.

Amen.

God of all being

you are made known through river and rock, feather and flame,

through the story of evolution and the tangled webs of life:

teach us that we too are children of the earth

and guide to show reverence and respect

for all our creaturely kin.

We ask this through Jesus Christ,

in whom all things are created.

Amen.

Publications

Prayers and Blessings for an Inclusive Church

Revised and Expanded Edition

'These are prayers crafted in love to a God of love, which reflect the reality of our lives with wisdom and insight. There are prayers for each one of us, enabling us all to feel equally blessed whilst celebrating our God-given differences.' -- Jayne Ozanne

"I welcomed this collection of prayers when it was first published and I welcome this new edition even more. The prayers and blessings are inspired and inspirational, full of images which surprised me and made me think. The new additions, including collects for Mary and prayers and blessings for same-sex marriages, will be valued by anyone praying for a church truly open to all. The book is a labour of love, both timely and timeless." -- Giles Goddard

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The Earth Cries Glory

Daily Prayer with Creation

This beautifully crafted daily prayer companion is for everyone who wants to integrate spirituality with daily life.

Rooted in one of the most pressing concerns of our age, it offers a fourfold pattern for prayer throughout the day to renew attention, understanding, compassion and delight towards creation.

Part One offers eight sets of morning, midday, evening and night prayers where the seasons of the Christian year are paired with those of nature:

* The Path of Shadows: Winter - Advent and Christmas
* The Growing Light: Early Spring - Epiphany
* The Seed of Promise: Spring - Lent
* The Fire of Life: Beltane - Easter to Pentecost
* The Greatest Light: Summer - Ordinary Time 1
* The Gift of First Fruits: Lammas - Harvest
* The Time of Gathering: Autumn - Ordinary Time 2
* The Call of Memory- All Souls, All Saints

Part Two, Praying with the Elements, includes four rites for occasional use. A sequence of newly written biblical canticles is also included and an introduction to the nature of prayer.

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