Don’t you just love Christmas? Most people do. Who here loves Christmas? It is so good to be together to celebrate Christmas. We love the festivities, the decorations, and, of course, the food. But Christmas is more than celebrating food and decorations. Do you agree? So, what are we celebrating at Christmas? Whatever it is … Continue reading Celebrating Jesus: The Heart of Christmas Festivities
Talks
Thought for the Day – The Now and Not Yet of Spring
This first appeared as the Sunday Morning Thought on Rutland and Stamford Sound on Sunday 5th March 2023 Good morning, This morning I was looking out at my garden at the snowdrops that have shot up in the middle of the garden. Rutland is full of snowdrops across the county, and we are also starting … Continue reading Thought for the Day – The Now and Not Yet of Spring
Thought for the Day – Rishi’s First Week
First aired as Sunday Morning Thought on Rutland and Stamford Sound, Sunday 30th October 2022. Tomorrow sees the return of our schools after two weeks off for half-term. Parents listening this morning will probably be hard at work getting uniforms washed and ready, finding missing school bags, and checking the kids haven’t left their homework … Continue reading Thought for the Day – Rishi’s First Week
My Hopes for the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households
I was invited to the zoom launch of the Archbishops' Commission on Families and Households to share my hopes as a young Anglican. 16th March 2021 Introduction Good afternoon everyone. My name is Shakeel Nurmahi, and I am an ordinand based at Cranmer Hall, Durham. In June I will be undergoing three significant life events. … Continue reading My Hopes for the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households
USPG Panel Discussion – “The World Doesn’t Need Any More White Saviours”
I was invited to take part in a panel discussion at Greenbelt 2019 Wit and Wisdom, hosted by my friends at USPG. 'USPG is the Anglican Mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God's mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. Founded 1701.' The title of the panel discussion … Continue reading USPG Panel Discussion – “The World Doesn’t Need Any More White Saviours”
Shakeel Nurmahi 