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Anthony2019

About Me

My user name is Anthony2019 but my real name is Graham.

I live in Staffordshire, England,.close to the Cannock Chase forest. I bought a house here a couple of years ago and absolutely love it here. With nature on my doorstep, there are plenty of opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors.



My Faith

People describe me as being contemplative, open-minded and having a very dry sense of humour! I love to hear other people's stories and experiences. I think it helps me to be more understanding, and from a faith perspective, perhaps less judgemental and more compassionate. I like to think I am right, but I am not always right all of the time!

I am a Christian, a confirmed member of the Church of England, part of the Anglican Communion. I am Anglo-Catholic in theology and practice.

My Background

I grew up in a children's home in the 1970s and 1980s. Technically you could say that I was orphaned, as I had lost contact with both of my parents. Yet God had his hand on my life, back at that time and even today. The caregivers in the childrens home were fantastic, very much like family, and I am still in contact with them even to this day. Here is my story.


My Hobbies and Interests

My hobbies include outdoor pursuits, especially walking, cycling and swimming. I play the piano and organ and love a wide variety of music. I have written my own music compositions. I also love amateur photography.

Here are some of my musical compositions:





My Work

I am a Registered Adult Nurse and Deputy Manager. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an acute hospital and various nursing homes in the community.

Favourite Verses

Psalm 91Psalm 1391 Corinthians 13


Favourite Quote

"Friends, this is the Table of our Lord.
Come, not because you are strong,
but because you are weak.
Come, not because of any goodness of your own,
but because you need God's mercy and help.
Come, because you love the Lord a little
and would like to love Him more.
Come, because Christ loves you
and gave Himself for you."
- George MacLeod (1895-1991)


Favourite Links

Church of England: Daily Prayer
Join in a service of daily prayer with the CofE.
The Diocese of Lichfield
My local diocese with lots of fab online content.
Gospel Imprint
A great resource with downloadable leaflets and posters explaining Christianity
Society of St Francis
I love Franciscan spirituality and like to go on retreats. I always come back feeling renewed in spirit and refreshed.
Northumbria Community
Another favourite resource.
Taize Community
I love listening to Taize chants, so soothing, relaxing and uplifting.

Member statistics

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10,965
Region or City
Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Gender
Male
Faith
Anglican
Occupation
Registered Nurse/Unit Manager
Marital Status
Single

Signature

"For it is in giving that we receive"
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