Author: Wendrie Heywood
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AdventWord 2022: Rain
Alistair Macrobert “A sudden concentration of attention on a rainy August morning. Clusters of bright red berries, some wrinkled, some blemished, others perfect, hanging among green leaves. The experience could not have lasted more than a few seconds, but that was a moment out of time. I was caught up in what I saw: I
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AdventWord 2022: Unity
Garry Butterfield Unity does not mean “uniform” or “un-individual”. We only have to look around us to see that we live in a vibrant, thriving, ever-changing world. Living in harmony does not require us to agree on everything; a thriving vibrant community will be made up of members who have as many opinions as there
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AdventWords 2022: Teach
Photo: Tim Mossholder Quakers believe that we are all equal before G-D, and that the spirit of G-D is at work within each of, making us both teachers and students throughout our lives. How does this work practically? Well, as a facilitator or a teacher you aren’t just providing or pouring in information, but
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AdventWord 2022: Walk
As a Quaker I’m very comfortable with sitting in silence. But there are times when I need to move – when I’m too restless, or it’s not physically comfortable, or I just need to be doing something other than sitting at my desk working. Walking meditatively has been a boon, it became popular during COVID
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Starting out fine… & finishing well
I’m a firm believer in planning and starting out new projects or years with the end in mind. At this time of year, people are usually thinking more about last December than next. Finishing off the previous year’s accounts and reports – and yet, realising what was stressful and ensuring that you don’t repeat any
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National Churches Trust Research
National Churches Trust wrote inviting churches, chapels and meeting houses throughout the UK to take part in a new online survey to help find out how they are maintained, funded, managed and contribute to their wider communities. Please help them to engage with as many of these Christian places of worship as possible? The survey
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#AdventWord 2019: 21 Rest
Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities. Responding to divine guidance, try to discern the right time to undertake or relinquish responsibilities without undue pride or guilt. Attend to what love requires of you, which may not be great busyness. Qf&p Advices & Queries 28 Like many people, today’s #AdventWord feels appropriate. I finished
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#AdventWord 2019: 20 Go
‘Go’ today’s #AdventWord is one that shows action – and often is used as a one-word demand or instruction. Getting out and talking to others in your neighbourhood or surrounding areas can be daunting but finding a way to interact with others can lead to new and often unexpected partnerships. Barbara Hayes of Chichester Quaker
