Goat kids are even wilier than their fully-grown peers, presumably because the magick is more concentrated in their compact bodies. This young ruffian was clearly angling for my ring of office, hoping to gain the power of flight. I quickly withdrew, turning my attention to his parents — who proved highly convertible. I can only hope they will impress the faith upon their offspring. The force is distressingly strong in this one.

Reader submission! Dearly Beloved, the HTA assembly has clearly been blessed by the attentions of travelling minister Caitlin, who’s just back from a mission to the wilds of Cuba. She was instrumental in the successful conversion of a baby goat, seen here taking his first ever communion. As our illustrious founder was often fond of saying, “Get ‘em while they’re young.”

Budding evangelists are warned to approach goats with caution. They are the Devil’s servants and will attempt to eat any insignias of office you may be carrying because they believe that this will make them invisible. They are fundamentally simple creatures however, and can be subdued with mild petting and a little hay. If they start talking backwards though, run for your life. Far Enough Farm, Toronto Islands.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is held in Toronto every November and it is the premier destination for local barnyard evangelists. This white goat was cured of fleas due to my loving ministrations.