Reviewing my website, I notice a significant gap between 2019 and 2021. Weddings continued to take place in 2019 after I recovered from some heart problems… in fact, two months of recovery at home propelled me into a really hectic wedding weekend July 4th 2019 in Newport, four weddings! And then, of course, 2020 and… Continue reading
During this wedding in Newport, I sensed some unrest amongst the guests – they seemed distracted by something happening behind me. Then I noticed the swan, wings outstretched a sign of danger! I prevented the best man from doing anything rash, said a prayer and continued. It seems the swan only wanted to have a… Continue reading
Quality of service Excellent Responsiveness Good Value Good Flexibility Excellent Professionalism Excellent Alan is lovely, I wouldn’t have wanted any other officiant! Alan is very charming and thoughtful. When preparing the ceremony for my husband and I he made it special and unique to us. The ceremony was beautiful and appreciated by everyone of our… Continue reading
Despite reading some commentators’ contrary words, I still sense that as I read and consider John 11:35 so I stand at a precipice that bestows the most generous and expansive view of God whose heart beats with and for us all. I have not finished Charles Spurgeon’s sermon “Jesus Wept” but it is monumental! –… Continue reading
This was a struggle… but then to be true to the theme is a life-time struggle anyway! The sermon text is below the sermon video (and I am sure the text will be enhanced at church tomorrow!). Sermon Preached at Zion Episcopal, Washington NC Sunday October 17th 2021 The Reverend Alan Neale “The Power of… Continue reading
So… another phase of parish ministry begins today as I begin to serve the parish and community of Zion Episcopal Church, Washington, NC. I have known bigger parishes in terms of buildings, people etc. but I have never know a parish with a bigger heart to know Jesus and make Jesus known. Zion Episcopal Church… Continue reading
The sermon text is below the sermon audio… Sermon Preached at St. Stephen’s Church, Goldsboro NC Sunday July 25th 2021 The Reverend Alan Neale “Precious in His Sight” Many years ago, one Sunday afternoon, I was telephoned by a member of the parish I was serving in Rhode Island. Katie, then a young mother of… Continue reading
The goal of all clergy – to be a good shepherd; to yearning of all churches – to receive a good shepherd! The sermon text follows the sermon audio… Sermon preached at St. Stephen’s, Goldsboro Sunday July 18 2021 The Reverend Alan Neale “Someone who’ll watch over me” In the early 1990’s I served in… Continue reading
Here I speak of a hymn that has remained precious to my mind and heart for many years; a hymn I first heard in the beautifully inspired and inspiring Chapel of the Cowley Fathers at their Newburyport MA home. And yes, it’s a definite for my memorial/funeral service. The text is below the video and… Continue reading
The text is below the sermon audio… Sermon preached at St. Stephen’s Church, Goldsboro, NC; Sunday July 4th, 2021 The Reverend Alan Neale “Come back home, you rebels” “Oh… you nation of rebels, oh… you rebellious house…” – now these are not my words as a native Englishman, nor am I seeking to channel… Continue reading