I’m not sure that I’m brave enough to watch the Panorama about antidepressants tonight. I know that many have found antidepressants really helpful. I don’t… Read More »SSRI’s – my own challenging experience

A sermon preached by me, Revd Rachel Noël, at Westcott House, 4th May 2023. John 14:1-14 1 Peter 2:2-10 When I first prepare for a… Read More »Fear, Truth, Growth, Shame

Tomorrow morning, I will be restating my ordination promises, and my bishop will say prayers affirming my ordination. Preparing for the service As a priest,… Read More »Restore Joy

Finally on silent retreat at St Beuno’s, in October 2021. Eighteen months into pandemic, having shielded for the first six months, alongside working, facing the… Read More »Mary, Undoer of Knots

During Autumn 2020, preparing for the Disability Conference, Revd Jonathan Evens led an art workshop called Windows on the World. This was during the first… Read More »Parallel Lives

1 John 3:1 “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God.” (NRSVA) Ephesians 5:1 “Therefore be imitators… Read More »Child of God

Pandemic season has opened up so many possibilities, whilst at the same time closing others. In March 2021, I took part in an individually guided… Read More »God’s Eye

  It was mental health awareness week, and this year, that seems particularly pertinent. I’ve been pondering writing this reflection for a while, and this… Read More »Mirror, Mirror on the wall

I wrote a story  – Baby Tree, reflecting on my recent journey in discovering neurodiversity and mental health labels. Sharing in the hope that it… Read More »Baby Tree Story