A parent had to go away on business. Something needed to be accomplished that couldn’t be done here, the main site had to be the place. Neither was it appropriate for the rest of the family to go with them – there was a life to be carried on where they were. The spouse was … [Read more…]
8 May 1945 was such a significant day for those who were there, that it’s probable that many will have in their attics an old newspaper with a similar headline. “Stirring and emotional scenes” indeed. Yet this year’s commemoration rightly reflects that there were many for whom the day of celebration was not unrelieved joy … [Read more…]
Before the event fades into the past, we thought you would like a chance to read the sermon that was preached at Alison’s Institution by the Revd Canon Dr Andrew Wingate OBE, which can be downloaded at this link. The picture Andrew refers to is on the final page.
In our run-up to Easter, we had three reminders about the need to take the longer view and to reflect on our responsibilities as Christians to face society’s challenges: Alastair Cameron from Scottish Churches Housing Action helped us think through homelessness issues. Nancy Adams, a regular visitor to the Holy Land, introduced her experiences of … [Read more…]
Are we living into the promise of Easter Day, or are we still stuck somewhere between the violence of Good Friday and the bleakness of Saturday? When the women come to us and proclaim the incomprehensibly good news, how do we respond? Our response can and should be rooted in love. As Jesus himself told … [Read more…]