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 »
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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 »
Rob Bell’s ‘Love wins’ – Chapter One.
Wednesday saw some of at the Red Lion to discuss issues arising from this book and ‘The Love Wins Companion’ we’ve bought to help us along. It seemed important to… 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 »
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