Author Archives: Jared Hay

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About Jared Hay

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

Graduation Reflection – 2 July 2013 11am

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Jared Hay

This morning I had the privilege of delivering the Moment of Reflection at the beginning of the Graduation Ceremony – and it was a joy to see one or two folks I know walking across the stage to receive their … Continue reading →

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Match Win, Match Fine

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jared Hay

I love watching international rugby, and even some Heineken Cup club rugby on TV, but I have no great liking for the culture that surrounds the game. However, since our daughter Catriona took up playing the game seriously at Lancaster … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Rolling Stone

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jared Hay

No, this is not a post about Mick Jagger, but an attempt to answer the question, ‘Why do Christians eat chocolate Easter eggs?’ (Apart from just saying, ‘We like chocolate, so why not?’) Easter eggs should be eaten on Easter … Continue reading →

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Good Friday – It is Finished

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jared Hay

An early look at my reflection for Good Friday Vigil at St Peter’s Lutton Place – Words from the Cross: It is finished. It is Finished – John 19:30 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that … Continue reading →

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The contractors get ready

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Jared Hay

The scene in the garden at Priestfield Church today after the snow fell, showing off the blue of the contractor’s huts as they get ready to start work on 11 March. The projected time for the work is 14 weeks, … Continue reading →

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‘…and what shall the robin do then…?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jared Hay

Those who know me well, know just how much I hate receiving a Christmas card with a robin on it. (Or a snowman, or a Santa, but the robin just seems to epitomise this for me.) Christmas is about Christ, … Continue reading →

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Darkness and Death; Colour and Life

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jared Hay

While it seems no time since Christmas, we are already in Lent, and in order to have Easter cards ready for distribution to the Parish at the right time, they have just been ordered from the printer. That has meant … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday Reflection

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Jared Hay

The PDF file attached is the reflection for our Ash Wednesday service at 9pm in Priestfield Church Hall. 021313 Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday – 13 February

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Jared Hay
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This is Friday – but Sunday’s coming

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jared Hay

On Friday 8 February I will conduct the funeral service of a friend whose life was cruelly taken from him. His own circumstances made his violent death more horrific and unjust. I wrote a short reflection based on John 11 … Continue reading →

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