The first of a number of short reflections from Rev’d Diane Smith inspired by the writings of Julian of Norwich. During lockdown we have been enjoying more than ever programmes like “Gardeners World”. Many of you may have in your gardens ornamental bird baths, perhaps even with these famous words inscribed. “The kiss of the…
Dear Friends St. Paul writes “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…….” (Romans 12 v2) My word, we are currently having to evolve and be transformed at quite an alarming rate in the crisis we are living through. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful way you have risen to…
To turn a corner and to find such beauty, as to take your breathTo look in wonder and to ponderThe Meaning of Christ’s death. An Easter Tree in all its splendourBathed both in shadow and in light.An Easter Tree in all is gloryA sacred sign of Sacred Story. An Easter Tree on Easter morn.When all…
A Baptist friend sent me the following hymn by William Fullerton written in 1929 It rather captures the current mood I cannot tell why grief and sadness lingerWhy jobs are lost, and people face despair;When this will end, if vaccines come and rescue,Why isolation stalks the earth again.But this I know, Christ feels the hurt…
“Faces of Easter” – Godly play by Rev. Diane Smith
Click on the picture below to watch Diane asking the question “What is the best gift you have received ? “ This video was recorded at Kirton Methodist Church just before the latest restrictions came into force. Godly play
Last night Nigel recorded a reflection from me. I mean the words with all sincerity but the production is very Heath Robinson as it was done on my iPhone. I hope and pray that it will be of some help, but let’s be honest I won’t be hearing from a TV producer just yet. If the amateur nature gives you a laugh it would have done some good. I knew it was pretty naff when Nigel said to me, the next one is bound to l be better
A Poem by Rev. Diane Smith