Dear Friends,
February 1st marked the traditional ancient Gaelic Festival of Imbolc when our ancestors would celebrate the beginning of Spring. We think that February 1st was chosen as the date to welcome Spring because it falls halfway between the Winter Solstice (December 21st) and the … read more.
Dear Friends,
We’ve just returned from sitting outside being warmed by the log burning in the chimnea on our roof terrace. Darkness has come and this chilly winter night has a biting coldness to it………….I’m watching the log burning away from inside our apartment through the … read more.
Dear Friends,
Nine of us attended the EUU (European Unitarian Universalist) Retreat in Bad Homburg, Germany from November 15th to November 17th. The speaker was the deeply inspirational Rev Thandeka, whose theme for the weekend was ‘Love Beyond Belief.’
The ‘Love Beyond Belief’ initiative was created by Thandeka … read more.
French translation below thanks to Philippe
Dear Friends,
When I’m working at my consulting room in Central London, I have this early morning and mid afternoon ritual of popping into a little cafe which is just around the corner from where I work. There are many coffee … read more.
French translation below
Dear Friends,
A few days ago I went to see the movie directed by Chris Morris ‘The Day Shall Come.’ The movie tells the story of Moses, an impoverished leader (who believe that God and Satan communicate with him through a duck) of a … read more.
French translation below
Dear Friends,
Back in the early 1990’s, I was going through a phase of in my life when I felt creatively stuck. My ability to deliver sermons/homilies extemporarily was thrown into a little bit of a crisis and I remember the struggle to find inspiring … read more.
Dear Friends,
We had one of those totally indulgent ‘Movie Weekends’ this past weekend. However, one movie really outshone all the others – a film called ‘Bait.’ Shot on a vintage 16mm camera, in black and white, this film told the story of a seaside village … read more.
French translation below
Dear Friends,
One of the most delightful sights to behold in Barcelona is the dancing of ‘The Sardana’ which takes place every Sunday outside the steps of the Cathedral from around noon.
The origins of the dance are somewhat of a mystery, however it is … read more.
Scroll down to read Philippe’s French translation
Dear Friends,
I’ve been to Barcelona many times over the years, but one of the things I have become acutely aware of on this trip is how slowly the folks walk here. It feels like no-one ever rushes. What’s even more surprising is … read more.
Dear Friends,
Apologies, my weekly blog is late this week. It’s been a rather busy week with travel and work and now more travel!
Earlier this week, I was thinking about two of the biggest influences on my life – Buddhism and Quakerism. Buddhism – because I identify as … read more.
