Rector

As the nights draw in and the days shorten, Canon Turner reflects on the great feats of All Saints and All Souls, contrasting them with the masks of Halloween and two great Saints who struggled with their own sense of wearing masks.

In his October reflection Canon Turner considers the busy lives we all lead and the importance of sometimes taking time to ‘pick up and throw away stones’ as suggested in the Book Ecclesiastes.

Canon Turner is assisted by Dan in his September reflection by being interviewed by him and sharing music that has mattered to him throughout his life.

Father Turner was in Europe just before the British Referendum on membership of the European Union and explores the diversity of Europe and how communities must be built on mutual trust.

As the summer hits the city, Canon Turner reflects on changes of staff at Saint Thomas Church and how new staff will bring diverse gifts and build on a strong foundation.

Canon Turner reflects on a recent visit by the Baroness Hollins, Professor of Psychiatry for Learning Disability in the University of London and her project ‘Beyond Words’ which uses books with no words to empower people with learning difficulties and to encourage them to communicate and learn.

In his May reflection, Canon Turner shares a talk he is giving to the Choirmasters’ Conference entitled ‘The Psalms – placeholders of memory’ in which he reflects on these ancient songs and their place in telling a story.