I was lucky enough to go to a thought-provoking conference, God in the Concrete today, a gathering of Think Tanks who have been talking about about enabling churches to become safe places and sanctuaries for young people once more. It was inspiring to hear Sam Wells apply his book The Nazareth Manifesto to the theology of … Continue reading God in the Concrete
Tongues of rage Lick the heads of those gathered, No longer together In that one place. You are not welcome here. The spirit of your heart does not Quake in time with ours. And you wear the wrong clothes. Go home. I thought I saw your mouth open As the drones came that day … Continue reading Pentecost
Feeling very blessed to be on retreat at Hilfield Friary this week. "i thank You God for most his amazing day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes" e.e.cummings
Beautiful Valentine's Day cards made by our Messy Church congregation for people who might live on their own or are unwell this week. It reminds me of the importance of community and togetherness in a city that is said to be one of the loneliest in the world. Olivia Laing, author of The Lonely City … Continue reading Messy Church
