Author Archives: Jared Hay

About Jared Hay

I'm a retired Minister, husband of Jane, father of two adult children and late life PhD student in Christian Origins.

The One who raised the Lord Jesus…

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Jared Hay

In these weeks following Easter, with our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, it is easy for us as Christians to rejoice in the victory of Christ over death. He has triumphed over the cosmic enemy of humanity. Yet, as … Continue reading →

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I will be there for you

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Jared Hay

We are not very good in Church life at acknowledging lament, even if that lament needs to be couched in hope. But it is an important element of life for us since all of us go through hard times, some … Continue reading →

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By their fruits you will know them

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jared Hay

I’m a great fan of an app called ‘Streaks’ which reminds me of several things that I want to do every day, or once a week, or whenever. It reminded me today that I’m scheduled to write a blog. Also … Continue reading →

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What do you think?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Jared Hay

One of the most exciting moments of my retirement, and of my time as a student of the New Testament, was when Jane and I had the opportunity to visit Ancient Corinth in 2019. This blog contains three of the … Continue reading →

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Grumpy old man

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Jared Hay

Last week I had the privilege of conducting a solemn and reflective service on Good Friday evening, as well as the great joy of preaching about the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day. With all these roller-coaster thoughts of sorrow, … Continue reading →

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Holy Week – a change of perspective

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Jared Hay

In recent years I’ve been conscious of how different Holy Week feels in retirement after thirty years in the Parish. People often said to me at Christmas, ‘This will be your busy time,’ but the number and range of events … Continue reading →

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Life is a taboret

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Jared Hay

Looking back over my life, so far, and pondering on last week’s blog, I’m conscious of how important a place music and songs/hymns have had in my spiritual and emotional development. Even at this point in my life, decades after … Continue reading →

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Never underestimate the power of serendipity

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Jared Hay

One of my Open University tutors used to say regularly, ‘Never underestimate the power of serendipity.’ I guess this is such a story. And it is a kind of weird one about me and my love for some Christian songs…in … Continue reading →

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‘And suddenly, two men’: Moses and Elijah in Lukan Persepective

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Jared Hay

My published article on Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration of Jesus and beyond can be found, open access, at the link below. https://doi.org/10.1177/00145246231155030

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UE Christmas Service – message

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Jared Hay

The following is a message I gave at the University of Edinburgh’s Christmas service, held in the magnificent McEwan Hall. It was my last responsibility as an Honorary Chaplain as I retire on 31st December, and a great privilege to … Continue reading →

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