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My first four months since joining you as Head of Congregational Life at St Martin’s have raced by.
Remembrance Sunday
My grandfather won two Military Crosses in the First World War: as a chaplain he left the trenches and went into No Man’s Land and dragged bodies back to safety, not knowing if they were alive or dead.
Patronal Festival
I have recently been enjoying the Netflix series, Chef’s Table.
Creation
The appointment of a British Asian Hindu as our Prime Minister is a great opportunity for non-Hindus to get to know a bit more about the beliefs of the 1.2 billion people in the world, approximately 1 million of whom are in the United Kingdom, who identify as Hindus.
What Are You Afraid Of?
When I was a lad, Hallowe’en wasn’t really a big deal.
And into ploughshares turn their swords, nations shall learn war no more
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, in late September the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) verified a total of 5,996 civilian deaths of whom 382 were children.
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‘Bless the earth, heal the sick, let the oppressed go free, and fill each one of us with your love from on high.’
Harvest
Last week I was delighted to be at the launch of the community garden at St Martin’s.