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What is an Interfaith Minister?

#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

My favourite quote

Don't mourn, organise

#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

This is me

Chris does a headstand on the beach

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

A handfasting

Mr and Mrs Jones

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

Sing for Earth Day

Jane singing at the orchard

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