(A personal view from an Uxbridge Quaker) One of the more startling sayings of Jesus is that he said he didn’t come to bring peace to the earth, ‘but a sword’. (Mt 10:34). It is a stirring battle cry. There is no place for a ‘peace’ that glosses over deep differences, peace without justice. Most […]
GOD USES THE SIMPLEST THINGS TO REACH OUT TO US by Revd. Dr. June Hughman
Todd was about 10 years old when he joined a local football team. He was a gifted athlete but found the team more than a little intimidating to start with. But over the next three years, the team coach Brian really encouraged Todd and built up his confidence. And his father couldn’t help but notice […]
RECONCILIATION by Revd. Angela Lewis
“We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 A few years ago, I had a dream about a friend of mine who I’d not been in contact with for a while. It was someone I had been very close to, and we had shared a lot together. However, this friend […]
THE INVITATION by Revd. Dr. June Hughman
A Happy New Year to you all! I do hope that it is been a good Christmas for you with at least some time for rest and refreshment…. As we begin the New Year, just imagine that the Prime Minister calls your mobile phone tomorrow. When you recover from the shock, she calmly explains that, […]