CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

It's Autumn - or Fall depending on where you live. The clocks are about to fall back, anyway, and I for one will be glad of the extra hour in bed! It's been a busy few weeks since the end of summer, has it not? But now we can turn our faces towards the celebratory times that my American friends call THE HOLIDAYS. Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, New Year. Log fires, cosy warm throws, hot comforting drinks, long (dark) evenings to relax and enjoy with twinkly lights …. what’s YOUR favourite thing about the next couple of months?

UPDATES

Many many thanks to everyone who was praying as I spoke at an event in Newbury last Saturday. In spite of delays, fog, and petrol worries, I made it in time, and we had a wonderful breakfast together.

Next dates for the diaries:they are both at a Holy Trinity Church, but separated by The Pond!

Christmas Craft Fair, Holy Trinity Combe Down, Bath.

Friday November 19th, 7-10pm: I'll be there with a bookstall so come and solve your Christmas present lists from all the lovely stalls. And get signed copies of my books too. A wide range of ethical and artisan crafts all with a unique story. All profits to: Honeyforhope (belief-in-action.co.uk) and Neema Crafts. Free entry. Refreshments available. Full details here

Women's Morning at Holy Trinity McClean, Virginia, USA.

Wednesday January 19th 2022. 9.30 -11.30am. I'll be speaking on 'A Pandemic Pilgrimage -what we can learn from recent months to take on our journey this new year, or indeed through life. The packing, the purpose, the people, … ' HTCMcClean

Scent of Water has recently been endorsed by Debbie Throwerfor The Anna Chaplaincy, which works with the elderly in care homes and sheltered housing, those who care for them, and their families. You can read Debbie's article about the book here.

And had you thought of giving a copy of SCENT OF WATER to your minister, vicar, pastor? They are busy people, and to have something in their hands that they can use as a resource for grieving people would be such a help! Why not give them a copy, and then they can order more as needed. (bulk discounts available for 3 or more copies)I

Don't forget to enter your info on the pop-up menu - - and do tell me what you enjoy about this next season!

BOOKS AND A GIVEAWAY

This gorgeous little hardback gift book has just arrived! Full of new ways to reflect and pray through the Christmas story, it’s a treasure to have, to give, and to return to year after year, whether to be used as an Advent devotional or perhaps through the 12 days of Christmas.

There are beautiful, simple paintings to use as aids to your prayers and meditations; thoughts and ideas to ponder; and suggestions for going deeper in new ways. I love it and have bought several copies as Christmas presents this year!

BRF, the publisher, have generously sent a copy as a giveaway!

If you’d like to be in with a chance to win it, sign up on the annoying popup menu on here to join my email list, and the details of how to enter will slip into your inbox on Sunday afternoon Oct 31st telling you how to enter!

RUMMAGING FOR GOD

Have you ever rummaged around looking for God?

I'm thrilled and privileged to be a guest writer on Amy Boucher Pye's website this week. You can find it here and read how Lorna's life was altered as she rummaged!

And yes - that IS my untidy kitchen drawer. Read the article to find out why it's so relevant.

SCENT OF WATER

Do you ever wonder what to say to someone who's lost a loved one? Or how to help someone deep in grief?

Scent of Water is a wonderful resource to give as a little gift to show you care and to help them.

You can buy signed copies of my books through my website and they'll be mailed out to you - or you can have them sent to someone else, just let me know and I'll pop in a card for the recipient from you.