In the parish of Dunstanding in the Mud – on Sea
The Vicar cycles to meet with the PCC
There’s an exciting new venture for them to agree
A quite unusual experience it will be
A unique opportunity has come our way
With the International Space Station at the end of it’s day
The first Church in space is what I have planned
Now I just need ideas to see where we stand
The Treasurer’s face is a study of fear
We can only just pay Parish Share each year
Don’t worry I’ve spoken to a man I can trust
I think you might know him he’s called Elon Musk
He’s offered free transport on his brand new spaceship
I thought that was kind, but we’ll still leave him a tip
The journey is quite long, so I think you will need
To take a book with you for something to read.
The Churchwarden will have to be on the first flight
As he will get books out and turn on the light
As it’s out of this world no faculty needed
I’ve asked for a grant but that hasn’t succeeded.
During the sermon I may ask you to sit,
Whichever way up you find is the best fit
Hanging on to my vestments is not a good look
So, I think in the roof we’ll hang a new hook
Now Communion will be different as you’ll understand
The Wafers will float right out of my hand
We’ll have to practice how to catch them next Sunday
A fishing net or a tea strainer may come in handy.
The wine will be different also you see
How to get it cleanly to you all from me
I suggest a syringe so with just a quick squirt
I’m sure with practice we’ll get quite expert.
A friendly old chap from the back of the room
Said I’m sorry, I don’t want to cause unnecessary gloom
Though I like the idea of going To Infinity and Beyond
But I think dear Vicar you’ve probably been conned
So, lets get our feet firmly back on the ground
And back to normal – so who’s buying the next round?
Rhona Burgess August 2024