Building Relationships Before Programmes
This is where the parable of the sower becomes our parable.As I have read it again, I noticed what actually changes. The sower is the same in every scene. The seed is the same in every scene. The… Read More
by Tizz Tizzard, 30th October 2026
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Organiser Catherine Burt says ‘The Stay & Play sessions were a great way to meet families from the area and to share with them why we were doing it. We made lots of connections with people who are… Read More
by Tizz Tizzard, 29th October 2026
CommentA Prayer for United Nations Day
A Prayer for United Nations Day - October 24th 2026Heavenly Father,We come before You with grateful hearts as we celebrate United Nations Day, honouring the bonds of peace, unity, and cooperation… Read More
by Sarah Pothecary, 26th October 2026
CommentFallow Beginning with Grace — and Power
Opening ReflectionEvery garden has a season that looks empty.The beds are bare. The branches may look lifeless. There is little to harvest and even less to celebrate.Yet experienced gardeners know… Read More
by Tizz Tizzard, 22nd October 2026
CommentConnexionally run courses
Connexionally run courses - open for bookings:ACE Conference for Local Lay-Pastors: ACE 2026: The Conference for Local Lay-Pastors - The Methodist ChurchBooking form: ACE 2026 The Conference for… Read More
by Sarah Pothecary, 5th October 2026
CommentAction for Hope grant to the Southampton District
Action for Hope grant to the Southampton DistrictThe Southampton District has been awarded a grant to take steps towards net carbon zero. The District qualified for this in large measure due to the… Read More
by Sarah Pothecary, 5th October 2026
CommentFaith, community and the seasons of growth An eight-session journey through discipleship, church life, community and Faith-Rooted Community Organising
ContentsWelcome — An IntroductionSession 1 — Fallow: Beginning with GraceSession 2 — Listening: Building Relationships Before ProgrammesSession 3 — Preparing the Soil: Discernment Before… Read More
by Tizz Tizzard, 23rd September 2026
CommentStones and Silence Rising in Rubble
A day to consider the resilience of women. Read More
by Tizz Tizzard, 9th September 2026
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