25th February Licenced to thrill


 Last night I had a little jolly out to attend the licensing of one of my Anglican collegues here in Hucknall, Rachael, who having served as a curate in one local church was last night installed as 'priest in charge' at another church. Oh wouldn't that be lovey; to be in charge!!

Given that is was an Anglican event, it was all robes and stoles and coloured vestments, and a whole plethora of the church heirarchy parading back and forth. Plus the use of language that left myself and several non Anglican collegues scratching our heads trying to work out what it meant.

 One example was being admitted into the 'cure of souls' which struck me as a rather odd phrase. I subsequently discovered that the word "cure" derives from the Latin cura, meaning "care" or "charge". It refers to the responsibility a pastor has over the spiritual health of a "flock". And possibly goes a little way to explaining the term 'curate' within the Anglican church. 

It also made me think or perhaps reflect on what will be my welcome service in a few months time. Given that I am only moving a few miles up the road it would be easy for folks from this current circuit to come along but I am not sure if I feel I need to make a clean break and might prefer them not to come. Is that being selfish? The moral quandry continues. 

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