Carys’ sabbatical: inspired by nature WATER 3/3

By webmasterPosted on 29th May 201929th May 2019Cat Magazine

You will remember that I have written how listening to birds singing has particularly moved me during my time on sabbatical. When I was camping at Wookey, that time away started with alot of rain. The first evening I lay in my tent listening to the rain fall on the tent and the birds were… Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: inspired by nature. Wild Flowers 2/3

By webmasterPosted on 29th May 201929th May 2019Cat Magazine

At the start of my sabbatical, when I was feeling anxious about the time ahead I did a 'Take Time' meditation it was titled Do Not Worry, and had the bible reading about wild flowers and how God cares for them so also will care for us. Since then everywhere I have been I have… Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: inspired by nature 1/3 Trees

By webmasterPosted on 29th May 201929th May 2019Cat Magazine

While I have been away I have been inspired by nature, everyday it seems to deepen the longer I spend outside. With no 'to-do' list, with no needing to get back by... I have valued spending time with nature and valueing it. I have been building on the sessions we spent with Forest Church or… Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: suprised and moved by Christs presence

By webmasterPosted on 18th May 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

Christian presence from a church perspective. As I take a slow journey through the countryside I am able to stop at churches, and want to go in. Hopefully a space to sit, reflect and pray. Hopefully a warm welcome. Nearly all the churches I have come across have been shut. However the ones that are… Read More »

Carys: sabbatical, a continuing journey

By webmasterPosted on 15th May 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

You may as well know at the start of this post that my plans have changed. I am no longer walking from one end of country to the other. I am however travelling by car to different areas, camping and walking from there. I am still looking for signs of Christ's presence and being suprised… Read More »

Sabbatical: Surprised by Christ?

By webmasterPosted on 28th April 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

Surprised by Christ? Surprised by the birds singing, and the gift of time. I have been staying with family for a week to be able to relax after working hard. A chance to unwind and be looked after before I begin walk. I recognised that when in the busyness of ministry I am unable to… Read More »

Carys: sabbatical preparation

By webmasterPosted on 23rd April 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

What to take for a possible 3 month period? How to travel light if going to be carrying everything? These are just some of the questions that I have been considering as I get ready for my sabbatical. My plan is to walk from Cornwall to the top of Wales. Along the way I am going… Read More »

Conversations about Marriage and Relationships

By webmasterPosted on 13th February 2019Cat Information

The first of our conversations was held last night at the United Church Cade Road and it was good to see a range of people present. We watched the following video, which others might find interesting: https://vimeo.com/286360084 Read More »

Lent Course at Tenterden

By webmasterPosted on 14th January 2019Cat Study Courses

Lent Course at Tenterden – all welcome! I am planning to deliver a four-part series called "Living Fruitfully" based on materials from Embrace the Middle East (formerly Bible Lands Society). This will be at Tenterden Methodist Church on Thursday afternoons at 2:30pm and lasting about an hour each time. Booklets will be provided to attendees,… Read More »

Wild Lent Course

By webmasterPosted on 14th January 2019Cat Study Courses

Fancy doing something a bit different in Lent? Join Carys for ‘Wild Lent’ – a time for reflections and creativeness in nature Saturday afternoons at 2.30pm 9th March, 16th, 23rd, 30th and 6th April The first date 9th March will be at Rhodes Minnis woods, meet in the car park, it’s the road between Six… Read More »