The Community Returning to Flourish (Part 2)
No disrespect to some locations, but we have been places where it's original claims didn't quite match up. For some today, the reason to leave is forced upon them/ I'm...
Liquid Church in a sip
Here is the concept of Liquid Church, in a nutshell, or 'in a sip' if you like. Nothing too detailed, just broad brush strokes, or a succession of sips to...
How do you employ Disney ‘Plussing’ – Methodist Church Style!
Here are the ten key pointers heralded by Ali Johnson, the Methodist Church's Digital Evangelist, for the way forward with the digital presence the church. His video is attached at...
Where is our tipping point?
There comes a time when all organisations have to change tack. Not a gradual gentle turn but a sharp movement, which affects everybody. I recall one tipping point or pivot...
RE-modeling
Does anyone remember the black and white films of people making a clay vase? As the clay spins they skilfully guide the clay, allowing it to take shape. What change...
Planting a building. Is there an alternative?
It seems that gardening is becoming a theme here. Planting has often been problematic. You have to have the right conditions. The soil needs to be just right. You need...
Beauty of the Margins
Have we had that opportunity to pause as we pass by some gardens? The beauty of the plants, their colour can draw our eye towards the centre of the flower...
What are we looking at?
How many fingers am I holding up? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKLQBuSPVwQ&t=1m5s How many fingers am I holding up? It's a quote from a film entitled 'Patch Adams'. It's a film is really recommend...
Do you remember the arrival of FM radio?
As aircrew I have spent many hours listening to HF radio, where the background hiss was nearly always present. You couldn't listen to it for very long - bit like...
Can we chat in Church?
OK, the sermon is dragging on a bit, and you've noticed something embarrassing with their tie, or jacket. Have you ever wanted to elbow the person next to you and...
Returning to Normality
A question frequently asked these days, by the media, some politicians and those who frequented church: what does returning to normality mean? Some may respond with "return to what?" I...
Can you hear those voices?
What a year. Who would have thought a year ago we would have had experienced such a few months. We have moved from wondering how to fill our days perhaps,...