Author Archives: Alison Walker
Justice Conversations – what do you think?
1st May 2022What does a just world look like to you? Perhaps it’s a place where everyone has more than enough to eat? Where every child in the world has a happy childhood? Where nonviolence is seen as the best way of … Continue reading
Cambridge Churches Homeless Project update
26th April 2022This update comes from December 2021, the beginning of the ‘season’. December 2021 Hello, We have had a great start to our ninth consecutive Winter Season; welcoming back our Volunteers and introducing Crossways on Chesterton Road, one of our projects … Continue reading
Castle View – Minister’s Letter May 2022
26th April 2022Sup teenagers, this one is for you! (Well, I’ve tried and now we’re all embarrassed, but if you are years 9 and 11, I’m thinking of you in particular). You have dealt with changes to curriculum, uncertainty that exams will … Continue reading
Castle View – Minister’s letter March 2022
29th March 2022Dear Friends, “God bless those who suffer from the common cold. Nature has entered into them; Has led them aside and gently lain them low To contemplate life from the wayside; To consider human frailty; To receive the deep and … Continue reading
Services in January and February
18th January 2022UPDATE: On Sunday 30th January we will show the service which is being zoomed live from Histon church. Please contact us if you would like the zoom details so you can join at home. The hope is that worship will … Continue reading
Minister’s letter – December
18th January 2022Dear friends, Lights are reappearing outside our houses. It feels as if the inhabitants of the houses, although snug inside, are expressing their desire to reach out, shining into the darkness to light our way and remind us that although … Continue reading
Minister’s letter – November: Climate Justice For All
2nd November 2021Dear Friends, “It’s very irritating when they talk, but don’t do”. Yes, your majesty, I entirely agree! The Queen was speaking informally about COP26, and she’s right, it is time for everyone to take action to remedy the effects of … Continue reading
October 2021 – Minister’s letter
26th October 2021Dear Friends, Ah the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness” has returned (Ode to Autumn John Keats). Autumn is my favourite time of year, with lingering warmth and coolness that is just enough for me to find my socks again. … Continue reading
Day of Prayer – Climate Change
13th October 2021East Anglia Methodist District Video: https://fb.watch/8CMBHP2iJV/ As the world approaches the critical COP 26 Climate Change Conference to be hosted by the UK in November (1st – 14th), our East Anglia District is holding a Day of Prayer on … Continue reading
A European perspective
17th September 2021I promise this has nothing to do with the pros and cons of Brexit! I’m lucky to serve on the European Methodist Council, which provides a forum for the different branches of European Methodism to support each … Continue reading