Where does the vicar stand.

I spent a bit of the day sorting out my council nomination for the forthcoming town council election.

Every time I stand I face the same dilemma... I am a busy person, do I really need this?

But every time I come up with the same solution, not sure, so stand and see what happens.

I hope that as an independent I bring some objectivity to the council.
I hope that as a busy well connected person I bring some insight to the council.
I hope that as a minister I am in touch with all phase of life.

I fear that I don't put enough effort into my role or that it detracts from my vicaring role.


I was at a conference once, where they were talking about where the vicar should stand. Are they inside the church building caring for the flock? Are they at the door welcoming people in? Or are they out in the community, on the edge bringing the love of God to a needy world.
The smart answer is "rarely either or usually both and!" so the answer to where the vicar stands is "Yes."


Today I stood on Scout Rocks again... it was magnificent.
At that moment in time I knew exactly where this vicar should be standing, about the town praising God for the beautiful place I live.

I found this picture on Hebweb so I hope nobody minds me borrowing it to show you what I mean.





And as someone pointed out to me the other day if you hold up your hand Mytholmroyd disappears!

I find that kind of comforting but I am not sure why.