Self-publishing a book, by Mary Redmayne Leaning on God through the painful journey of grief “The journey of grief can be terribly hard. So painful.”[1] The sudden loss of a loved one – especially one’s child or grandchild – is a bitter, protracted agony. Three years ago, my grandson died suddenly. Out of the blue. […]
Unsung lives-discerning our ministries
The Woman’s Prayer (from the Episcopal Women’s History project https://www.ewhp.org) O God, Creator of all life, bless the unsung lives of countless Christian women in every century who were your hands and feet, who kept alive your compassionate presence by feeding the hungry, nursing the sick, clothing the naked, comforting the sad, praying and petitioning, strengthening those […]
Hold us close in your arms
A Covid-19 liturgy for young people. Lesley Mouat, Chaplain at St Matthew’s, Masterton, prepared DIY chapel services for students at home during the lockdown, and sent them out through their school app. Be sure to watch the video! Put yourself into a space where you can be still and quiet for 5 to 10 minutes. […]