Posts Tagged ‘ christmas ’

Living Nativity

Because the Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield is closed for building works, we had a choice this year to do nothing, or to take the opportunity to do something different to mark Christmas in the community. We wanted to give the community the opportunity to be part of the story, rather than just listening to it or sitting through a service done for them by others.  Everyone had a part to play in our Living Nativity and it included the whole community because we walked the streets of the village telling the story.  As well as traditional readings and...

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Don’t talk to me about Christmas…

Don’t talk to me about Christmas…

However, this did arrive this morning… If you are quick, you might the last one from Fair Grounds though you may have to email as it is not on their online shop!! Apparently there are shepherds and sheep coming next year.

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Cantemus

Cantemus is a chamber choir, they are based in Wales and sang in the college chapel at the end of term. The music they produced was fantastic, it really touched the soul. Something about unaccompanied voices is so enchanting it grips the imagination and forces you out of yourself. This was especially evident in one piece they sang. It was O Magnum Mysterium by a contemporary composer who I had not heard of Morten Lauridsen. The quality of the singing and the musical ability to delve deep within the person listening was magical. I can thoroughly recommend you go...

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  • Remembering Dafydd

    In Memory of Dafydd Owen who died this morning. Wine and whisky, theology and films. Son, Brother, Partner, colleague or friend; however we remember Dafydd, it must be as one who was never content that he had seen it all or done everything. If Dafydd expressed regret, knowing he was dying, it was only that there was so much more to enjoy. So many more people to be with and friends to laugh with. Go well and travel light!

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