by Ash Barker | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorised
Dear friends, ‘All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.’ JRR Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring In many ways Anji and I have lived a kind of...
by Ash Barker | Feb 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
We have found that the vision of shalom – where God, people and place live in harmony together – can be experienced in tangible ways on a pilgrimage. Photo credit : Link Cassell Out of our comfort zones, on an adventure with others in special places, unique self...
by Ash Barker | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorised
Joy to the World Dear friends, The theme of joy reverberates within the Advent Season. The Angels announced to the Shepherds, for example, “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” When the shepherds arrived in Bethlehem they found the holy...
by Ash Barker | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorised
Seeking your support to make our vision for Seedbeds a reality. Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you well. We are committed to seeing Seedbeds grow local community leaders worldwide. We believe in the untapped potential of every neighbourhood. Through...
by Ash Barker | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
Advent in Birmingham, UK Advent means ‘arrival’ or ‘coming’. As Christians, we remember the Advent Season as a time when God’s promised Shalom is on its way. That God, people and the Earth will live in harmony. We remember the first Advent as the coming of Jesus as a...
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