The Goth Father

28/05/2026

(This is Sister Cumquat again) We've not yet managed to reconstitute Father Ulfilas. I've been having a standoff with Count Slinky Ashburton Noctis the 3rd, Earl of Cobridge and Keeper of Shadows (Slash for short), the Church Cat.
We've not quite worked out what the last item is that we need. Though Michael Hunt thinks it might be Crayons.

27/05/2026

🕯️ ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DIOCESE OF DUSK 🕯️
​Sister Cumquat here.

​It is with a heavy heart, and an exceptionally heavy dustpan, that we must share some tragic news regarding Father Ulfilas.

​Earlier today, Father Ulfilas mistakenly thought the stained glass windows in the sanctuary were "100% UV protected." They were not. He caught a direct beam of afternoon sunlight and has, regrettably, turned entirely into a pile of dramatic, ash-grey dust inside his favourite leather jacket.
​We have spent the evening frantically consulting the Book of Lugosi, and the good news is: this is reversible. The bad news is, the ritual required to reanimate him is utterly ridiculous.

​According to Chapter 13, Verse 4, to reconstitute a vampiric priest, we must create a "Resurrection Slushie." We have to collect his ashes, mix them into a blender with exactly three shots of cheap tequila, the tears of a disappointed goth teenager, and a melted black cherry ice lolly. This mixture must then be poured back into his clerical collar while blasting Bela Lugosi's Dead at maximum volume.
​However, the text is smudged on the final step! It says we need a specific, absurd catalyst to make the dust stick back together.

​🦇 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🦇
​What is the final, most chaotic ingredient we should throw into the blender to bring Father Ulfilas back to life?
​Drop your suggestions in the comments below! (Please hurry, the church cat is looking at his remains like they're cat litter).

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24/05/2026

Pentecost is really about outsiders suddenly finding their voice. Which is rather gothic when you think about it.
A group of frightened weirdos in dark clothing gathering secretly indoors while society misunderstands them?
Frankly, the disciples sound like they’d have fitted right in at Whitby.

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

Happy World Goth Day!

17/05/2026

I do also have one of those tikety tok thingies. So you could look at that too. I don't post anywhere near enough on it. Maybe I'll start doing more at some point. https://www.tiktok.com/?_r=1&_t=ZN-96R21G8l3Ru

16/05/2026

Michael Hunt our children's worker has made a video for the children's action song. I'm not sure if the parents will be happy?

This is an action song with actions like Father Abraham but it's a bit more GOTH

15/05/2026

The Goth Father is a gothic comedy character created and performed by Craig Gilman — a darkly theatrical priest from the fictional “Church of Goth.”
Blending stand-up comedy, parody songs, audience participation, mock sermons, and surreal humour, the act draws inspiration from goth culture, horror films, alternative music, and classic British comedy. Performances combine theatrical storytelling with sharp observations about modern life, identity, outsiders, religion, and the absurdity of being human.
Part comedy set, part alternative church service, The Goth Father invites audiences to temporarily join the “goth congregation” through gothic blessings, parody hymns, strange rituals, and darkly funny reflections delivered with a mixture of sincerity, satire, and playful mischief.
The act has been described as “a fabulous alternative” to traditional stand-up, blending “morbid wit with surprisingly relatable observations about the human condition.” Audience reviews have praised the performances as “bold, brilliant, and brilliantly delivered,” combining “satire and social commentary” with a style that is both hilarious and thought-provoking.
Since debuting in August 2024 at Spitfire Comedy, The Goth Father has continued to evolve into a unique live experience sitting somewhere between a comedy gig, a gothic cabaret, and a very unusual church service.

11/05/2026

I scared him off. Satan wasn't resident on Saturday 🤷🏻‍♂️