‘Spirit of Rosa’
Spirit of Rosa are a folk duo that plays in local churches and community centres in South Birmingham. I first became aware of the band through attending their Tuesday afternoon … Continue reading ‘Spirit of Rosa’
Tag: poetry
EcoChurch Silver Award
Our church is in the process of applying for the EcoChurch Silver Award from Arocha. This is a scheme to help churches reflect upon their environmental impact in particular areas … Continue reading EcoChurch Silver Award
Are you a Romantic Consumer?
Are you a romantic consumer? Perhaps hearing this question you’re imagining the intimate candlelit dinners, bountiful bouquets of roses, or luxury weekend spa breaks in the Cotswalds your partner hasn’t … Continue reading Are you a Romantic Consumer?
The Sermon on the Plain – a poem
A poem by Graham Norman. For more environmentally themed poetry, all contributed by members of the Green Christian community, see the dedicated arts section of the website. Visual arts are … Continue reading The Sermon on the Plain – a poem
For everyone waiting – a poem
A Christmas poem by Jeremy Williams For everyone waiting For everyone waitingIn motorway toll booths,and maternity wards,in airport loungesand overnight trains.Tired eyes are waitingfor the dawning light. For everyone lying … Continue reading For everyone waiting – a poem
Did the Christmas angels get it wrong?
The classic nativity tells a lovely story but the reality was a lot messier. Perhaps the message of the angels sounded as preposterous then as now, given the state of … Continue reading Did the Christmas angels get it wrong?
Waiting for the dawning light
For those working on justice issues, from the climate to inequality, to food or energy poverty, it can feel as if things move very slowly. When do we turn the … Continue reading Waiting for the dawning light
Joy in Enough 