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Posted in Art
Tagged architecture, art, gold, photography, St Paul's Cathedral, worship
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“…for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”. The Silent Worship of Friends
For a number of years, the thought of attending a Quaker meeting crossed my mind from time to time; the little I knew about them had caught my interest. And yet, I hesitated, imagining how uncomfortable I could end up … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged communion, community, discovery, encounter, experience, freedom, God, holy, meeting, prayer, Quakerism, Quakers, religion, Religious Society of Friends, silence, simplicity, worship
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On Being Unconventional I
The word “unconventional” has crept up too often in the more recent conversations about me and my vocation discernment to be ignored any longer. It seems that to some, namely – and mainly (but not only) – the church and … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged authority, behaviour, belonging, calling, choice, church, clarity, conflict, conventional, courage, culture, discernment, discipleship, enthusiasm, experience, faith, family, freedom, fullness of life, God, good news, Jesus, justice, Mary, openness, passion, prayer, risk, society, spirit, St Francis, strength, tradition, trust, truth, unconventional, vocation, worship
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Whoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear
A little tip for (a particular brand of) priests and pastors and ministers: it is unwise to make assumptions and generalisations. It is unwise to undervalue anyone’s faith life. I walked into a church today, for the evening service. The newest … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged arrogance, assumption, calling, church, equality, exclusion, faith, fullness of life, God, good news, ignorance, inclusion, interest, Jesus, justice, minister, openness, pastor, priest, protest, religion, search, serve, service, support, trust, truth, welcome, worship, young, youth
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