Tuesday 8th November 2022 This week across the country, and many places across the world, we stop to remember. You may have noticed people out and about wearing poppies. Poppies are used as a sign to remember. This season of remembrance builds up to our big day of remembrance this Sunday, which we call Remembrance … Continue reading Remembrance Week
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 first baptisms
28th September 2022, Langham Last Sunday I had the joy of leading my first baptism, followed a couple of hours later by my second baptism. I think of all the new experiences that I have had over the past few years, I think baptising is probably the most significant thing that I have been able … Continue reading My first baptisms
My Puppy Taught Me How To Be A Pastor
10th February 2022, Langham, Rutland Aslan has taught me a lot about how to be a pastor. Not the lion, my puppy, Aslan. My wife and I decided that Aslan would be a fitting name for a yellow Labrador. I’ve just got in from taking Aslan out for a walk, his second of the day. … Continue reading My Puppy Taught Me How To Be A Pastor
Mothering Sunday 2021
My sermon for Mothering Sunday, preached at St Oswald's Church, Durham. 14th March 2021 Readings: Num 21:4-9; Eph 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Let me start by wishing you all a Happy Mothering Sunday, in what is probably a very unusual Mothering Sunday. I hope and pray that it would still be one filled with love and with blessings. … Continue reading Mothering Sunday 2021
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
The Women at the Tomb
This sermon was delivered on Thursday 25th February 2021 at St John's College Preaching Service. Reading: Luke 23:55 - 24:12 Jesus is risen! Jesus is risen! Amen!? Do you my sisters and brothers in Christ, followers of our Lord Jesus, do you believe me when I say that Jesus is risen? Yes!? Well that's great … Continue reading The Women at the Tomb
Homily on the Eve of the Conversion of St. Paul
This homily was preached on 25th January 2021 at St Oswald's Church, Durham, at 6pm zoom service on the eve of the conversion of St Paul. Let us pray. This evening we remember the conversion of Paul, how God met him when he was Saul on the road to Damascus. As we together uncover your … Continue reading Homily on the Eve of the Conversion of St. Paul
What Drives Us?: A reflection on South Asian attitudes towards work
Originally published as a monologue in Episode 11 of the Naujavan Podcast - What Drives Us?, October 2020 I am going to share a reflection about work and careers with you all. I hope that this reflection would create the space for you to have a conversation with yourself, within yourself. So often with podcasts, … Continue reading What Drives Us?: A reflection on South Asian attitudes towards work
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 