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Message from our Minister - November 2024
Dear All
November is a month of storytelling, especially it gives us a chance to tell remember and tell stories of those
who have journeyed before us and influenced our stories. Sharing stories and rituals can strengthen
communities and promote empathy, love, and respect for the world around us. This connection with the past
gives us a chance to reflect on the present and stimulate our imagination about the shape of the things to
come.
As we acknowledged last month in a world that is changing rapidly, we need to find ways to tell stories that
speak into our time and space with the heart of the Gospel. Inspiring others to find their own paths to
connection can create a ripple effect of positive change.
One I found recently was this story of a Great Connector. I offer it to continue our reflections
In a world distanced by technology, a small community sought to rekindle their connection. They recognized
the uncontrollable nature of life and yearned to find harmony within it.
One day, an elder from the community shared an old tale of the Great Connector, a being that intertwined
technology and the wild world to create a bridge between them. Intrigued, the villagers decided to create
their own Great Connector.
With the help of the elder's wisdom and their collective imagination, they built a sacred space in the heart of
the village. It was a labyrinth made of woven branches, digital screens, and an array of colourful flowers. The
screens displayed the world's beauty and complexities, encouraging people to pause and reflect.
Every week, the villagers gathered at the labyrinth to walk its winding paths and share stories of their
encounters with technology and the wild. They developed rituals to express their gratitude, wonder, and awe
of the interconnectedness they experienced and a new understanding of one who some called God.
With time, the villagers grew closer, and their understanding of technology and nature deepened. The fear
that once gripped them dissipated, replaced by love, empathy, and a newfound respect for the
uncontrollable world.
May we
- Discover newfound connections and understanding of God, one another and ourselves.
- Continue to be open to opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and growth.
- Share stories and rituals and respect one another so that empathy and love grow.
- Inspiring and accompany one another creating a ripple effects that build up one another as Jesus
revealed
Peter
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If you need to speak to a Minister during this time, please contact
Revd
Peter Catford.
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