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The Parish Life · Volume 1
Faith, doubt and turning up. Your first visit to the parish of St Faithful’s.
View Volume 1 on AmazonWelcome to St Faithful’s, Havnot
A little faith.
A little doubt.
A lot of life.
Stories from a fictional parish. Reflections from a real priest. A warm welcome to the wonderfully imperfect.
Faithful, not finished.
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St Faithful’s
Books
Come for the stories. Stay for the parish politics.
Explore the books →02Gifts &
Clothing
Take a little piece of Havnot home.
Visit the shop →03Sermons &
Reflections
Faith that makes room for questions.
Read or watch →04About Tom &
Other Books
Meet the priest behind the parish.
Get acquainted →From the bookshelf
Find your next good read.
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The Parish Life · Volume 7
A wedding committee, an elopement and a family move keep Tim occupied. Around the Vicarage table, the parish tackles God, doubt and the dangerous business of being certain.
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Explore the sermons
Faith on the Way
A year of progressive sermons, with room for doubt and a deep love of Scripture.
View on AmazonThe people make the parish
Every parish has its characters.
Meet Tim, Sandy, Judith and the rest of Havnot’s inhabitants. You may recognise someone. Quite possibly yourself.
The priest behind the stories
Hello, I’m Tom.
I’m a parish priest, writer and the creator of St Faithful’s, Havnot. My writing explores faith, doubt and the ordinary business of being human—with affection, curiosity and a sense of humour.
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