As we humans exploit new areas of the natural world, we disturb the viruses they contain, allowing them to transmit to human populations. In this way deforestation and habitat destruction enable pandemics like Covid-19 to develop. Coronavirus is a zoonotic virus, meaning that it was transmitted from animals to humans. 60% of all new diseases… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Kingdom of God
Another World is Possible.
Call to Worship From the dust of the earth, the Holy One breathed life into us. Through the breath of God we are all connected. Shaped in the Divine image, God formed us with a purpose: To create To serve To tend To protect To love That life may flourish in all its forms, May… Read more »
Touch.
On a lovely, sunny but fresh March Sunday morning we met in the bandstand in Hall Leys Park. ..be silent be still alone empty before your god say nothing ask nothing be silent be still let your god look upon you that is all she knows she understands she loves you with an enormous… Read more »
Advent Hope
On a beautiful but chilly Sunday morning we met by the river in the park. Lighter of lights – illumine us Fire of fires – thaw us Power of powers – strengthen us Lover of lovers – warm us Teller of tales – encourage us Destroyer of darkness – save us Touchstone of truth –… Read more »
The Wonder of Fungi
On a beautiful, but cold autumnal Sunday morning we met in the park for worship: In the fading of the summer sun, the shortening of days, cooling breeze, swallows’ flight and moonlight rays WE SEE THE CREATOR’S HAND In the browning of leaves once green, morning mists, autumn chill, fruit that falls, frost’s first kiss… Read more »
The One and the Many
On a beautiful, warm sunny morning we sat in the park and shared a Richard Rohr meditation: Perennial Tradition Richard Rohr You can call it the collective unconscious; you can call it the One Spirit of God—the question is, why are so many people from different cultures, countries, ethnicities, educations, and religions saying very similar… Read more »
Parables
We met in the bandstand as usual for our Sunday morning worship: welcome to what you cannot see to what you cannot control to what you cannot ignore to what you cannot hide from welcome the welcome is universal the entrance is free the invitation is open the hand is extended the time is now…….. Read more »
living peacefully on earth
Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation From the Center for Action and Contemplation Living Peacefully on Earth To live non-violently—both toward humans and nature—requires that we recognize God’s image in each living thing. We cannot be violent toward someone or something when we see the divine in them. My friend and nonviolent activist John Dear recently published… Read more »
Fairtrade & Fair Trade
Two weeks ago we were busy with events for Fairtrade Fortnight (26 Feb – 11 Mar 2018). During that time I came across this excellent article which I would like to share with you. Using the Fairtrade Mark. by Robin Roth, Traidcraft Chief Executive. In 2017 we have seen a number of announcements from… Read more »
God, Jesus, the Bible and violence.
On Wednesday, 17th March we met at Moca to study the important topic of violence in the Bible. The scene was set with the following study; then followed a lively and very interesting discussion. God, Jesus, the Bible and violence. I’ve always found the violence in the Bible troubling – even when I was still… Read more »
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