Spring Coffeehouse-
First a few Coffeehouse photos… small turnout but quantity isn’t everything! Everyone there had a good time. The home baked treats were fabulous, the performers did a great job, crafts were beautifully made and those who did attend went home happy 😊.
And the Ascension Day All Ages-
Then this morning I launched into the All Ages Gathering. It was pouring with rain when I walked Wil and we got soaked but there was no time to dry out before Nick arrived and we headed down to St. Stephen’s House.
Once there, we arranged chairs and he laboured over the PowerPoint while Joyce and Bob practiced songs, Peter tuned his viola and I laid out crafts materials for the clouds upon which people would be invited to write or draw their personal reflections after listening to Peter’s solo by Bach. I guess the rain (and gastro in at least one family) contributed to a small Gathering but, hopefully, we all took home some new thoughts on the meaning of the Ascension; ideas and concepts that provide fuel for on-going reflections during the coming week. Baby Jonathan had a whale of a time as the frequent centre of attention and it was good to meet with four generations of fellow congregants. Nick and Sue kindly drove me home as it was still raining but now as the afternoon
draws on the rain has slowed up and the clouds are lifting so as Wil and I head out again perhaps we will be spared another soaking!
draws on the rain has slowed up and the clouds are lifting so as Wil and I head out again perhaps we will be spared another soaking!
The week to come is busy busy busy so I’m relishing the peace of this Sunday afternoon, the pleasant solitude and a small slice of rest before diving into an ocean of work.
As part of our worship this morning we listened to Malcolm Guite’s Ascension Sonnet so I’ll close off by sharing his carefully crafted words…
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