Don Dowling's Blog

Don's Blog

Hi all.

“Stations” is over for another year and whilst I feel very tired, it is a ‘good’ tired. We achieved so much. It was a strong exhibition with very good artworks. I have yet to confirm the attendance figures however; I felt we saw more people this year than last. I do know that we had more significant conversations, some of which I will share on Sunday.

My deepest thanks go to all those who took part, especially those who were volunteers in one form or another. Without you, it could not be done and I am so appreciative of the time and energy you gave to the event.

I am also very thankful for the work my PA Judy Muskett and Sia Nasios our Property Officer who put in an enormous amount of work to make the Stations happen. For both of them it was a baptism of fire, as they had not done it before. They came through with flying colours.

Soon we hope to have a gathering of all those who took part so we can compare notes and stories.

My week has been a short week as I took a couple of days as ‘time off in lieu’, however this morning I had a breakfast meeting with other ministers and pastors who come from the other city denominations. It was a great time to catch up with the various things we did over Easter. Each of us noticed that our congregations had a greater attendance than previous years. Interesting!

On Sunday, we listen again to the story of ‘doubting Thomas’. I find it fascinating that this story always comes after our resurrection story. Maybe our human questions come when confronted with such a transformative story as the resurrection. More about this on Sunday.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Thanks for reading.

From your minister, Don

Sunday 1^st May 2011

8.30am Discussion Group. Continuing the series “Embracing an Adult faith” by Marcus Borg.

10.00am Morning Worship Reflecting on the “Doubting Thomas” story.

Sunday 22^nd May. 5.00pm Evensong at St George’s Cathedral, celebrating the conversion of John Wesley. The Priests and congregation of St George’s have invited us to celebrate this event with them. The preacher for the occasion will be Rev Professor Bill Loader.