Following the leadings of love and truth, to joyful action in the world
#MonthofMinistry Day 6: How I nourish my spiritual self “My spiritual self” – what does that curious phrase mean? I think that maybe it means something like “the part of me that feels in connection with the world around, and the people and other beings within it”. Perhaps my most important spiritual practice is spending … Read more
#MonthOfMinistry Day 5: What my ministry looks like So, what does this “ministry” look like? For me it’s very much something that’s still developing! I’ve always loved the aliveness and connection of ritual and ceremony, and if you’d like to work with me to design a wedding, a funeral, or a ceremony to mark any … Read more
#MonthOfMinistry Day 4: A recent book I’ve read I’ve been enjoying Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul by John Philip Newell of the Iona Community. It’s an exploration of “Celtic Christianity”, some of the streams in the Christian tradition which sometimes get overshadowed and which emphasise our inherent goodness and connection with the sacred natural world. Each … Read more
#MonthofMinistry Day 3 (yes, I am getting a bit behind here!) Day 3: What is an Interfaith Minister? Trained by the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation, interfaith ministers aim to be of service to people of all faiths and none. We celebrate life, support spiritual awakening and encourage exploration of life’s deeper meanings. We celebrate the values … Read more
#MonthOfMinistry Day 2: My favourite quote To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we … Read more
As some of you will know, I’m now a OneSpirit Interfaith Minister and Celebrant. “What’s that mean?”, you say. Now is your chance to find out more, as I’m taking part (with a bunch of my lovely colleagues) in a social media #MonthOfMinistry. (Search using that hashtag to find what other people are saying.) The … Read more
I was approached by a couple last year who asked me to celebrate their marriage with a handfasting. They’d already been married the previous year in a tiny private ceremony, under lockdown restrictions which meant that they couldn’t invite many people. Now they wanted the chance to exchange their vows and celebrate with all their … Read more
Come and connect with one another and the earth through song and reflection. We will walk together, learn songs to sing with the trees and animals that we meet, share our responses to the climate emergency and support each other to go forth with active hope. Saturday 23rd April, 2-5pm – followed by a shared … Read more