Five years ago I was working part-time in a job I loved and looking after my young grandchildern on my days off. Mid-year I had my skin checked and was shocked when the biopsy results confirmed I had a malignant melanoma. Although I felt hopeful, while I waited for surgery I reflected on all possible outcomes. I've been  a Christian since I was 7 and knew...

I am a pioneer ordinand with the diocese of Bath and Wells. My husband, Dean, and our two teenage sons are based in Ilminster, a rural town in south Somerset. We are part of the minster church and currently my role provides a great opportunity to explore what being Church in the community looks like to children and families who...

Rowan Williams said,’ There is no one way of being a priest.’ I think this is true in understanding the breadth and diversity of a mixed economy of traditional and fresh expressions of church and what I also appreciate is that my calling encapsulates knowing and appreciating this. Belonging to two communities helped me in this process. CMS stretched me...

I live in Leicester, married to Mike and we have two teenage children. I have been involved in ministry and projects in churches, schools and communities for the past 10 years. My passion up to now has been with children, young people and their families, licensed as a Lay Pioneer Minister to 'Bus Ministry'.  

I am studying at CMS and Cuddesdon...

I have felt so privileged to be living in Cuddesdon while my husband has trained as a residential student. The friendships and social life readily available have made for a relatively care-free existence, only challenged by my husband’s training commitments and the responsibility one inevitably feels for others when living so closely in community. I have treasured the beauty of...