I cried out, kicking and screaming, the tears kept rolling, the tears kept streaming. "Hush." A voice called out, so subtle, so soft. It was without a doubt ... my mother.
She was always there for me, any time, any place; she always tended my wounds; she always wiped my tearful face.
Even growing up, when personality changes, hormones kicking in when mood swings ranges. She stands by me never, ever looking glum, she puts on a smile. She is always joyful and fun.
When the time comes to leave my home my mother will be devastated. Yet, she will not moan. “These things happen,” she would say “You’ve got to move on.” She’ll put on a brave face, once I am gone.
I will always love my mum and she will always love me, but I don’t often get a chance to thank her properly for all she has done, caring for me, sheltering me, keeping me safe, teaching me, guiding me at a steady pace.
Oh mum, today we celebrate your special day. Your hard work has been noticed and I am glad to say on behalf of everyone ... and to all the mothers HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!
As part of the celebrations of 500 years since Calvin's birth, Revd. David Cornick will give this talk at St. Andrew's church on: - Tuesday, 9th June 2009 - 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
David (who was the Principal of Westminster College, Cambridge) is the General Secretary of Churches Together in England.
Jean Calvin's theological thought and activity shaped the era of the Reformation, the Calvinist Reformation, and Reformed churches throughout the world and throughout the centuries. The Calvin website: www.calvin09.org
An open minded exploration of Christian faith which does not give answers, or is afraid to be critical of orthodox belief. (Probably on Sunday afternoons or evenings - dates still to be finalised)
Council for World Mission - Thirty Years of Partnership Saturday 6th December, 2:00pm until 4:30pm Christchurch and Upton Chapel, - Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7QP (Council for World Mission)
Registration is now open for three online courses to run November 2008 - March 2009. These courses, intended for educators and the general public, are designed to widen the student's understanding of central chapters in Holocaust history, and explore their relevance to present day.
The United Reformed Church has special qualities and should face the future with confidence, according to the Revd Roberta Rominger, newly appointed general secretary of the United Reformed Church.
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION IN THE UK: RUMOURS Over recent months there have been a number of rumours circulating via email regarding Holocaust Education here in the UK. ....
The full text of the Achbishop of Canterbury's lecture that is causing all the controversy - the foundation lecture at the Royal Courts of Justice given on Thursday 7th February 2008
Political and religious leaders have condemned claims by the Archbishop of Canterbury that parts of sharia law should be incorporated into British legislation.