Reflections from a Quaker household on the time called Christmas

As early as I can remember, and certainly before I had words for the concept, I have known that there is a string in the human psyche which is placed to As early as I can remember, and certainly before I had words for the concept, I have known that there is a string...

A Tale of Two Christmas Messages

This morning the Prime Minister, David Cameron, issued a Christmas message to t This morning the Prime Minister, David Cameron, issued a Christmas message to the nation, calling for support for homeless people, refugees, sick people and  calling for peace.  ...

David Cameron wants us to remember Jesus’ birth, not his life.

David Cameron has just released his Christmas message, calling on us to mark the birth of Jesus and to remember those who are hungry or lonely at Christmas. David Cameron has just released his Christmas message, calling on us to mark the birth of Jesus and to remember...

Advent Reflection – 24th December

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.” (Luke 2.1) “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.” (Luke 2.1)As we prepare for Christmas, remember those...

Reasons to be cheerful

At Christmas, it’s good to remember that almost all people are full of kindness, and all around us people are doing good things. At Christmas, it’s good to remember that almost all people are full of kindness, and all around us people are doing good...