poetry – Joy in Enough

By damianjhursey February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Book review: Snö, by Sverker Sörlin

Here is a book review by Jeremy Williams of Snö, by Sverker Sörlin, that chimes with the recent themes we’ve been discussing… We had a brief flurry of snow a … Continue reading Book review: Snö, by Sverker Sörlin

By damianjhursey January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

GOODBYE2025/HELLO2026

Under the brown fog of a winter dawn, A crowd flowed over London Bridge, so many, I had not thought death had undone so many, Sighs, short and infrequent, were … Continue reading GOODBYE2025/HELLO2026

By damianjhursey December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

‘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’

By damianjhursey November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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

By damianjhursey May 16, 2025

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?

By Jeremy Williams January 20, 2023January 13, 2023

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

By Jeremy Williams December 23, 2022

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

By Jeremy Williams December 16, 2021December 10, 2021

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?