Sunday 11 October 2026 Prisons Week – Elizabeth Fry Elizabeth Fry, originally Elizabeth Gurney, was born into a wealthy Quaker family in Norwich in 1780. She moved to London aged 20 after marrying the banker Richard Fry, a member of…
Words of Light and Hope from Tony Foottit. Sea aster – Michaelmas daisies – Michael and All Angels. Michaelmas daisies are so called because they flower at Michaelmas in September. Wild Michaelmas daisies, usually called sea asters, give a purple…
Words of Light and Hope from Tony Hawes. Harvest. For the fruits of all creation thanks be to God; for his gifts to every nation thanks be to God; for the ploughing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping,…
Words of Light and Hope by Helena Crockford Until 4 th October we are now in the ecumenical Season of Creation, a season dedicated to prayer for the protection of Creation, our common home, and the promotion of sustainable…
Words of Light and Hope from Tony Foottit. Wheat - 31st August - Aidan. Aidan was an Irishman who helped to evangelise Northern Britain from his headquarters on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Celtic spirituality is increasingly appreciated with its…