tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post2153434187508442762..comments2024-03-28T21:34:20.895+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Time To Dress UpJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-70504503182950643682013-11-26T21:29:16.290+00:002013-11-26T21:29:16.290+00:00When i was a lay reader in the Episcopal church ou...When i was a lay reader in the Episcopal church our vestments were a black cassock and white surplice. Only the priest or rector wore the gold, purple, or green depending upon the liturgical season. Oh, and white on Easter, but quilted similar to what Chris et al are wearing in the photo.<br /><br />Chris looks quite fetching.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-81566928479592731252013-11-26T09:33:55.478+00:002013-11-26T09:33:55.478+00:00Well maybe the Morecambe and Wise version of Shirl...Well maybe the Morecambe and Wise version of Shirley Bassey .... you know the one where they replace her strappy shoe with an old boot while she descends the stairs ;-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91886788062484320062013-11-25T21:49:55.767+00:002013-11-25T21:49:55.767+00:00Well said nana xWell said nana xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26696143624740683652013-11-25T20:42:22.062+00:002013-11-25T20:42:22.062+00:00'Old- fashioned' being the operative words...'Old- fashioned' being the operative words here since women clergy can't seem to crash through that glass ceiling which stops them reaching the heady heights of 'Bishop'. I read on a t-shirt 'God is an equal opportunities employer......pity about the Church'. Between Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91080609930783778482013-11-25T15:30:28.006+00:002013-11-25T15:30:28.006+00:00Originally I thought he'd look like Shirley ba...Originally I thought he'd look like Shirley basseyJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-49977905512038490452013-11-25T15:28:48.603+00:002013-11-25T15:28:48.603+00:00One of my fav musical songs fifiOne of my fav musical songs fifiJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61367875385214391592013-11-25T14:21:18.433+00:002013-11-25T14:21:18.433+00:00My that picture brings me back to Catholic school....My that picture brings me back to Catholic school. It also make me want to belt out "Tradition!"<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gwMissFifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09948141818594611257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34203831141699402822013-11-25T13:47:37.338+00:002013-11-25T13:47:37.338+00:00Chris looks very good in his vestments. I am not a...Chris looks very good in his vestments. I am not a believer but go to the local Anglican church. Like Philip Pullman, I see Christianity as the custom of my tribe - and I like the traditional hymns and the trappings. rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-81284422242732632302013-11-25T12:04:28.592+00:002013-11-25T12:04:28.592+00:00I must say .... Chris looks amazing in his frock!!...I must say .... Chris looks amazing in his frock!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-7280596568121927742013-11-25T07:19:28.273+00:002013-11-25T07:19:28.273+00:00Are you sure he was the Bishop? The expression on ...Are you sure he was the Bishop? The expression on his face makes him look as though he's got dressed up for a lark and is amazed that he's got away with it!John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24169661771384119412013-11-25T05:21:35.925+00:002013-11-25T05:21:35.925+00:00I love a beautiful, formal service. I always enjoy...I love a beautiful, formal service. I always enjoyed Vespers. I admit I don't go to church anymore, though. It's too much fun to stay in bed with Willy Dunne Wooters on Sunday morning.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-41174146037748633292013-11-25T00:50:29.846+00:002013-11-25T00:50:29.846+00:00What a GRAND picture!
Ruth in Oxnard CAWhat a GRAND picture! <br />Ruth in Oxnard CAHOA Mgr Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949018880623140075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65589269982044467932013-11-25T00:02:51.695+00:002013-11-25T00:02:51.695+00:00Love the crisp white robes and all the gold but yo...Love the crisp white robes and all the gold but you're right, a bit of red and green tinsel would have been rather jolly.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17091758439112914162013-11-24T21:40:18.491+00:002013-11-24T21:40:18.491+00:00:-) ♥:-) ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8063912573659778712013-11-24T20:53:58.861+00:002013-11-24T20:53:58.861+00:00He suits the gold one I thoughtHe suits the gold one I thoughtJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-56762194001059001532013-11-24T20:53:29.081+00:002013-11-24T20:53:29.081+00:00That's interesting....I know many Welshmen end...That's interesting....I know many Welshmen ended up in ohio and virginia.<br />I am off to google itJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54166819492919148242013-11-24T20:28:57.383+00:002013-11-24T20:28:57.383+00:00There is a St Asaph Street in old town Alexandria ...There is a St Asaph Street in old town Alexandria Virginia - possibly reflecting our heritage. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-87769940079625290932013-11-24T20:16:26.118+00:002013-11-24T20:16:26.118+00:00Do they not do a pink frock for Chris? lol Do they not do a pink frock for Chris? lol Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902102966280038695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43223427960604142692013-11-24T20:15:11.245+00:002013-11-24T20:15:11.245+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902102966280038695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71000394257460108472013-11-24T19:46:53.752+00:002013-11-24T19:46:53.752+00:00Although I'm not a fan of organised religion b... Although I'm not a fan of organised religion but there is something about being in an old village church where people have come for solace since medieval times. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69316555273847389902013-11-24T19:37:54.153+00:002013-11-24T19:37:54.153+00:00I don't do it either but go to the school serv...I don't do it either but go to the school services as a matter of duty. OB has an unfortunate habit of telling every vicar (we've had three in the last five years) that: 'I don't believe in God - I don't even know why I have to be here'. VERY embarrassing. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47188166660978227222013-11-24T19:04:05.963+00:002013-11-24T19:04:05.963+00:00Lovely photo. Never seen a church warden in vestme...Lovely photo. Never seen a church warden in vestments before - very smart!Sarah Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975928642943693605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-53246332400706643942013-11-24T18:58:40.138+00:002013-11-24T18:58:40.138+00:00I'm Jewish libbyI'm Jewish libbyJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-3567358307355482372013-11-24T18:57:51.213+00:002013-11-24T18:57:51.213+00:00Like a mighty oak susie xLike a mighty oak susie xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-1349467056615533202013-11-24T18:57:03.685+00:002013-11-24T18:57:03.685+00:00Did you mean... oh never mind.Did you mean... oh never mind.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.com