Monthly Reports
Monthly Reports
Each month, a report on daily life in the UK, the music sung at services, and how the support given has been used — one or two pages of A4.
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Timeline
The road so far
March 2026Stepped down as pastor of Shinsei Kamaishi Church after 19 years of ministry.
20 JulyDeparted Japan for the UK. Arrived in Edinburgh. The Road to Edinburgh ↗
27 July –
2 AugustSang with the RSCM Residentiary Choir at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh. Residentiary Choir 2026 ↗
2 AugustSang with the RSCM Residentiary Choir at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh. Residentiary Choir 2026 ↗
4 AugustClimbed Arthur's Seat, 48 minutes on foot from the centre of Edinburgh. Arthur's Seat ↗
10–20
AugustStayed in Cambridge and visited the college chapels. A Cambridge College Tour ↗
AugustStayed in Cambridge and visited the college chapels. A Cambridge College Tour ↗
AugustVisited cathedrals and parish churches across England, looking for a place to sing from September. Churches Along the Way ↗
Accepted into the choir of Worcester Cathedral.
21 August –
3 SeptemberStayed in Coventry and visited the cathedral. Coventry Cathedral ↗
3 SeptemberStayed in Coventry and visited the cathedral. Coventry Cathedral ↗
3 SeptemberRented a room in Worcester and moved in. To Worcester ↗
Week 1
12–13 SepChoir life begins: singing at the Saturday and Sunday services as a volunteer lay clerk. Choir Life at Worcester ↗Right here, right nowWFCS (Worcester Festival Choral Society, joined as a hobby): rehearsals every Monday evening from 14 Sep
12–13 SepChoir life begins: singing at the Saturday and Sunday services as a volunteer lay clerk. Choir Life at Worcester ↗Right here, right nowWFCS (Worcester Festival Choral Society, joined as a hobby): rehearsals every Monday evening from 14 Sep
Week 2
19–20 SepSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
19–20 SepSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
Week 3
26–27 SepSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, EvensongWFCS: Mon 28, AGM
26–27 SepSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, EvensongWFCS: Mon 28, AGM
Week 4
3–4 OctSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
3–4 OctSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
Week 5
10–11 OctSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Judiciary Evensong
10–11 OctSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Judiciary Evensong
Week 6
17–18 OctSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist
17–18 OctSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist
Week 7–8
19 Oct – 1 NovChoir half-term breakWFCS: Fri 23 Oct, Quiz Night / Mon 26 Oct, no rehearsal / Mon 2 Nov, Open Rehearsal
19 Oct – 1 NovChoir half-term breakWFCS: Fri 23 Oct, Quiz Night / Mon 26 Oct, no rehearsal / Mon 2 Nov, Open Rehearsal
Week 9
7–8 NovSat: Evensong / Sun: Remembrance Service, Remembrance Sunday Requiem
7–8 NovSat: Evensong / Sun: Remembrance Service, Remembrance Sunday Requiem
Week 10
14–15 NovSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
14–15 NovSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
Week 11
21–22 NovSun: Eucharist, EvensongWFCS concert: Sat 21, 7.30pm, Worcester Cathedral — Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, Bernstein Chichester Psalms, Copland Appalachian Spring
21–22 NovSun: Eucharist, EvensongWFCS concert: Sat 21, 7.30pm, Worcester Cathedral — Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, Bernstein Chichester Psalms, Copland Appalachian Spring
Week 12
29 NovSun: Eucharist, Advent Procession
29 NovSun: Eucharist, Advent Procession
Week 13
5–6 DecSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
5–6 DecSat: Evensong / Sun: Eucharist, Evensong
Week 14
12–13 DecNo cathedral servicesWFCS concert: Sat 12, 7.30pm, Worcester Cathedral — Handel Messiah
12–13 DecNo cathedral servicesWFCS concert: Sat 12, 7.30pm, Worcester Cathedral — Handel Messiah
Week 15
17–19 DecThu 17: Carol Service / Sat 19: 'Tidings of Joy' Christmas Concert
17–19 DecThu 17: Carol Service / Sat 19: 'Tidings of Joy' Christmas Concert
Week 16
22–25 DecTue 22 & Wed 23: Carol Service / Thu 24: Midnight Mass / Fri 25: Christmas Day Eucharist
22–25 DecTue 22 & Wed 23: Carol Service / Thu 24: Midnight Mass / Fri 25: Christmas Day Eucharist
Week 17
2–3 JanNew Year. Dates to be confirmed.
2–3 JanNew Year. Dates to be confirmed.
Week 18
9–10 JanSun: the Epiphany service
9–10 JanSun: the Epiphany service
Scroll inside the box to see what came before and what lies ahead. Future dates may change.
Back numbers
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August 2026 (planned)
A week in Edinburgh
A report from Edinburgh on the days with the RSCM Residentiary Choir and the services at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
In preparation
The first monthly report is planned for August. Reports will be added here as they are published.
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