Posts Categorized: General

Ash Wednesday

We started by looking at some of the history of Lent and Ash Wednesday History of the beginning of Lent Shrove Tuesday Traditionally viewed as a day of repentance, Shrove… Read more »

Preparing for Lent

On a wonderful crisp morning at the bandstand we were reminded of the purpose of Lent. After beginning with pancakes, we were invited to reflect on the week and write… Read more »

Emerging …………

We met well wrapped up on a cold and frosty Sunday morning, ice on the puddles, white frost on the grass, the air was still and damp and our breath… Read more »

Burns Night at Holly House

It was a special evening as we gathered round the Quaker table to share our haggis, neeps and tatties. For the first time in a long while, Tony, Frances and… Read more »

Thanksgiving at the bandstand

In the fierce winds whipping around Matlock (!) a number of us gathered (huddled) to reflect on what it might mean to live as thankful people. Steve shared a prayer… Read more »

Jesus the Light of the World

We met in the bandstand as the wind howled around making the planned candle lighting rather a challenge. Thanks to Steve working as a wind shield we had a measure… Read more »

Trees and leaves celebrated

  The park had a heavy, almost enclosed atmosphere this Sunday which seemed to aid our quiet reflection amongst the trees. We spent some of the time wandering around the… Read more »

Creation and Creativity

We met on a chilly bright morning and began by spending a few moments, looking, listening and breathing in what was all around us.   Thanking God for all that… Read more »

A God of Expression

Steve Jobs, who died this week, told Stanford University students in a speech in 2005 of his love of calligraphy which came about through dropping out of college. This appreciation led to… Read more »