"Experiences of all kinds are poured into us and expression pours forth from us, but we change in our most intimate depths in ways that even those closest to us cannot see, even in ways that are hidden from ourselves."
The @thevcs.bsky.social this week is the wedding at Cana:
Farmers say never name your animals as you have to say goodbye to them at some point
But you should name the trees you plant as you want them to say goodbye to you
Meet Hengest
Hengest was the 5th century chieftain who with his brother Horsa, founded the Kingdom of Kent
First PCC meeting tomorrow evening š.
Looking forward to sitting down together to explore All Saints w Pip & Steve's mission & ministry āØ.
Also, a trifle daunted by The Task Ahead.
Want to know more about what happens at a Bread and Butter Thing Hub? š„ Watch this reel and follow the links to find out more:
The bread and butter thing: www.breadandbutterthing.org/
The bread and butter thing at Blackthorn Charity: news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26...
Refugee Week closes on Sunday. Refugees and asylum seekers have been part of Irish life for decades ā as carers, teachers, neighbours. That story deserves more than a week.
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#RefugeeWeek #StAnnesShandon
Make time to reflect and pray with a residential retreat at the Poiema Community in the Lake District this summer. There are several dates available - find out more on www.poiema.community/residential-... #retreat
@allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social Hello, would you follow me so I can DM you?
A real joy, yesterday, to go and visit St John's Chatham with DAC and diocesan reps.
It was a proper slice of encouragement, as we pick up tools for a similar sized project here at @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social, the civic church at the heart of Maidstone historic centre.
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Elizabeth Catlett's "In Sojourner Truth I fought for the rights of women as well as Blacks" is my favorite (of 3) image in my latest @thevcs.bsky.social piece. Her Sojourner Truth functions as a powerful agent of justice and a moral exemplar of perseverance and action: thevcs.org/persistent-w...
Do join us on Sunday at St Philips' for Holy Communion at 10am - all welcome.
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