Blessing the coffee

When he came to Bermondsey last week Bishop Karowei didn't just visit St James's School, he also blessed David Davoll's new coffee venture (left) in the church portico.

From 7am every morning until 12 noon David is out with Crypt Coffee, serving coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to commuters, dog walkers, and others using the Churchyard.

The Bishop loved the idea, he had a great time chatting to some of David's customers, and then we all prayed, as Bishop Karowei asked for God's blessing on this great new project.