connection – oikos-life

Branches

My apologies dear reader for a quiet few weeks. I have had loads of ideas of things to blog about – degrowth, lawns (let them grow!), sea swimming… But it has been a bit of a busy time recently, not least because as a family we are part of a new thing that has justContinue reading “Branches”

Celebrating

Happy Easter! We had some much needed holiday last week and had a fantastic time in the sunshine. With the joy of Easter in full flow, this week I wanted to share some things to celebrate – little wins, everyday blessings, places where we’ve found joy. Firstly, looking back to just before the Easter week,Continue reading “Celebrating”

Sacrifice and frustration

I’ve been asked a lot recently how it is going without a car, and honestly it is mostly great. We’ve found so many positives from just getting rid of the car (expected and unexpected) – slowing down, appreciating journeying more (individual journeys and The Journey), fitness, mental health, and a greater sense of connection withContinue reading “Sacrifice and frustration”

Shine a light!

Yesterday I had a wonderful cycle ride in the bright sunshine of Sunday morning – up to the village of Flamborough (about 6 miles away) to speak at their Sunday morning service of worship. I was invited by Revd. Jane, partly to connect with them about my role as Multiply Minister for Bridlington, and alsoContinue reading “Shine a light!”

Poetry from child #1

[PROUD PARENT ALERT} Hot off the press today I want to share a poem that child #1 wrote at school a couple of months ago: The Environment and I. Written as part of a school project, her poem has been included in an anthology of poems from young writers called This is Me. Like allContinue reading “Poetry from child #1”

Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency

Over the past few months I have been encouraged, challenged, inspired and refreshed by a series of prayers written by Rev. Jon Swales – Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency. I first met Jon a few years ago. I spent a few days with him as part of a training placement I did, whichContinue reading “Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency”

#TeamKip Cycling Challenge

Bit late posting this week – it was a very busy weekend, and I’m trying to take things a bit more spaciously (another element of oikos living – slowing down for deep connection). Exciting news in the last 24 hours though… I am going to join with my good friend Ed and a group ofContinue reading “#TeamKip Cycling Challenge”

1,000 hours outside

Happy New Year! I sat down to catch up on emails on 1st Jan, and in among the junk there were a few gems. One link in particular, in the monthly email update from Wild Christian (part of A Rocha UK – highly recommend – you can find out more and sign up here), caughtContinue reading “1,000 hours outside”

Sarx

“The Word [Logos] became flesh [sarx] and lived among us” If you make it to a carol service this year then there is a good chance that you will hear these words read. This phrase is from the opening paragraphs of John’s Gospel – a dense and glorious piece of theological, philosophical, ancient-but-living literature. WhetherContinue reading “Sarx”

Sharing

We teach our children to share from a young age. Just this morning I was sat in a toddler play group where we sang a song about taking turns! But it seems like we normally sort of grow out of sharing… Why? I’ve been thinking about this a lot this week because over the weekendContinue reading “Sharing”