Odd Easter suggestion from the vicar. (Longish post - sorry!)

You say he is a ‘newish’ vicar. I think they are so keen to boost attendance that they come up with ideas to attract young families and children, and this is one of them.

We have a ‘newish’ vicar as well. He’s had a bad start, coming in at Covid time, but some of the new ideas don’t go down well with the oldies.

On another tack, participation in online services has increased in Lockdown, whether that will result in more worshippers remains to be seen. Looking at a computer screen for half an hour is different to attending a real life service, much easier.

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Has it occurred to anyone that Jesus was wrapped in a shroud which was discarded when he resurrected. The discarded shroud has become the Turin Shroud.

Sounds like he’s being sarcastic to me. ?‍♀️

Christ’s body wasn’t mummified

Was your ‘new-ish vicar’ a primary school teacher in previous life?

He says that it’s ‘different from the Christian belief’ so why would he want to do it then? Whatever will he come up with next if he is ‘trying out’ other religions and their rituals?

It’s creepy and should be saved for adults and fancy dress parties.

I think he’s just trying to think of something a bit unusual, to make some fun for the children. A bit odd though ?

It was almost understandable when we spoke to him - sort of Christians don’t need to be mummified as they will be resurrected, so let’s be mummies to show that we don’t need to be? (I did say it was only almost understandable!) Our event is outdoors with booked time slots to meet Mr Bunny and his helpers (all suitably masked/gloved) Sort of an Easter grotto IYSWIM? I realise the rabbit isn’t part of the Christian ethos but I always thought that the eggs symbolised the rolling away of the stone from the sepulchre? The bunny came later as spring rites became conflated with Christian beliefs. We just want to cheer everyone up!

That's the whole point Katek. Just a bit of spring fun for youngsters. No need to involve that minister at all. The village is lucky to have you organising these community activities.

Brahumbug

"Obviously he doesn’t read his bible much."
To be fair, nobody reads their bible much, or they would be horrified by the contents?. As for blasphemy, Easter eggs are definitely blasphemous in a Christian context.

Yes they do. You are so wrong there. I would say all the people where I go to church read the bible daily and the church I used to go to ( baptist) the same. L

I think this is woke behaviour.
He wants to give a nod to other religions and cultures so he doesn’t come across as too Christian.

Silly man.

A bit of a waste of loo rolls, but a bit of fun ([providing the day is dry?)

Sounds fun to me!

It would make a great headline though - “New Vicar in Egyptian Death Cult Shocker”

Hahaha! ?? The red tops would love it!

PamelaJ1

Well we are supposed to be getting more inclusive aren’t we?
At least he’s doing something.
Grannyrose, the children can’t go to church can they? We still aren’t having services in our church.

I was talking about next year. If the vicar is still in post. Not a given I'd say.

Seems to me he is trying a little too hard to be trendy.

I thought it was funny! Not absolutely sure it was meant to be, but it made me laugh. I especially liked the bit about leaving their mouth and nose clear so they could breathe. Perhaps he's hoping to appeal to people like me who don't go to church and aren't Christians. I also think kids love being mummies. So just a bit of fun.

Maggiemaybe

Or perhaps he didn’t mean to press send until 1 April?

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Has this vicar still got his L plates on?

Hope nobody finds their ancient Dad wrapped up in his chair!Never mind Mummy?

He is just introducing you slowly to a bit of bondage. He will telling you about the Romans wearing black leather and carrying whips when he talks about Whitsun.