Over the past month we have been through one of the most significant times in our nation’s history. Much fear and uncertainty, anger and disillusion has awoken deep emotions within towns and cities up and down the country giving rise to racial abuse, violence and... read more
“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Every day Christians across the world pray this prayer, but what do we really mean within the context of the everyday? How do we see and bring about the kingdom of God in our cities and towns, in... read more
This years Lenten installation at Manchester Cathedral shows a life size realist painting of the Good Thief who according to the Passion story was crucified to the right of Christ at Golgotha. It is unusual to depict the crucifixion story without making Christ the... read more
I have always loved beautiful things. I love to surround myself with flowers on the kitchen table, a garden full of colours and textures, paintings and sculptures on my walls and window sills, photographs of special places we’ve visited and shared beautiful moments in... read more
In this stunning piece of sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park we are invited to rediscover the art of wonder. To pause, be still, observe and allow life and nature to be present to our deepest selves, and to be open to the... read more
‘When we awaken to beauty, we become aware of new ways of being in the world.’ By beauty I do not mean the pretty, the pleasing, the easy to understand, the mindless and naive, but beauty, I believe is the nature of God, that can be found, discovered, and even... read more
I see a new city, poured out from Heaven Dressed for a party; blazing with beauty Her rooftops are radiant, trees trembling with laughter And joy like a jewel shines in her streets. From her walls and windows No weeping is heard Through her gateways and gutters Floods... read more
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday, when families all over the world gathered together in their kitchens, cracking eggs, stirring batter and making pancakes that they tossed in the air amidst howls of laughter and ate together around the table with all sorts of sweet things... read more
Whenever I get the chance, I love to spend a few hours in an art gallery or museum alone. For me the experience of observing something of beauty or inspirational in detail, of learning to listen to a piece of art by trying to see through the eyes of the craftsman what... read more
My interest in art and spirituality has been shaped over many years through two specific different contexts that I have situated myself in. For the past 30+ years I have supported my husband in his role as an ordained Baptist minister in churches in London and... read more
In the first half of the 20th century, the Pentecostal Howard Carter attended Art College. He lived for his art. Yet, he felt had to make a choice between Christ and art. It is recorded that, “One day never to be forgotten, Howard walked out of the art school, leaving... read more
