Christ The Tree
By Graham Kings
Roots of Christ, deep and wide:
Abraham’s Seed, prophesied Prophet,
David’s Son, Suffering Servant, Son of Man,
Delving the depths.
Trunk of Christ, sturdy and strong:
Apostolic throughout... Read More...
World Premiere in Wren’s Church, St. Stephen Walbrook
By Graham Kings
“Hi Will, your film on Bach’s Art of Fugue, with Christoph Wolff and George Ritchie, was extraordinary.”
“Thanks.”
“How about making a short film linking Christopher Wren, who died 300 years ... Read More...
Three Poems Easter 2023: Confluence, Crossed, Raid
By Graham Kings
Confluence
Confluence of Word and flesh,
in Palestine;
Confluence of Spirit and our spirits,
in our bodies;
Confluence of Body and Blood,
in bread and wine.
Maundy Thursday 2023
Cros... Read More...
Nourishing Memories, Chapter 7: Cambridge and Yugoslavia
By Graham Kings
"How far is it from Cambridge to Oxford?”
“About 80 miles.”
“We could walk that in three days, couldn’t we?”
“That’s about 27 miles a day. Tough but doable.”
“Let’s do it, then.”
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Nourishing Memories, Chapter 6: All Souls Langham Place and Marriage
By Graham Kings
Providential Phone Call
“I’m sorry to phone out of the blue, but you don’t need a caretaker at All Souls, do you, by any chance? I am in my third year of reading theology at Oxford and am look... Read More...
Elizabeth The Gracious
By Graham Kings
The Queen is dead. Long live the King.
These ancient, traditional words turn amidst the churning. Simultaneously, they brusquely announce a heart-rending fact and joyfully pronounce a righ... Read More...
Nourishing Memories, Chapter 5: Theology and Christianity at Oxford
By Graham Kings
Theology
“Why do you have that unusual photo of C.S. Lewis on your table?” I asked in my first tutorial in theology at Oxford, in October 1974.
“I was the priest at his wedding in hospital ... Read More...
Nourishing Memories, Chapter 4: Conversion at Oxford
By Graham Kings
Turning Point
In one week my whole life was turned upside down.
On Sunday, January 20, 1974, as a first-year law student at Oxford, my faith in Jesus Christ came alive; on the Wednesday, I ... Read More...