The first two weeks of walking have seen 33 miles covered, 11 churches and 2 graveyards passed through.
Thank you for the welcome has been warm and generous, refreshments and a seat, even if my four-footed friend has washed the floor with her water bowl a couple of times. We have enjoyed meeting people, even if that means you may get bounced, and hearing about the places that make up the circuit. The snapshot of what church means to the congregations across the circuit and there is a great diversity already, the time to help get a feel of this place and wide range of communities that combine to make up Huddersfield. It has been a privilege to have heard some of the hopes and fears, of dreams and doubts of the people I have met. It has been most helpful beginning to build a better picture of Huddersfield Methodist Circuit.
It has been a good to join in the buzz of places as people come together, as friendship, love and support is being offered. It has been humbling as people have turned out specially to give a place of rest on the way. The provision of food and drink and even a pocket cross that is now making its way during Len around the circuit.
I have heard testimony to the pride and love for buildings around the circuit that have and do serve the community through the generosity of the congregations. I have heard the vocalising of tough choices ahead and the reality of the changes that have been taking place for years but have come into sharp focus by Covid and now the rises in living costs which offer us all an opportunity to respond in ways that fit this age drawn but not limited by the tradition that has brought us this far.
I thank God for those who have shared the road and helped me find my way and my bearings as we have picked our way around the odd, unexpected, obstacle as well as choices on paths where the way is not as clear as it looks on the map.
Travelling the road together is a privilege especially as it gives time for conversation and getting to know each other better.
We do make the road by walking, and I am looking forward to the road that lies ahead.
If you want to see where Peter will be next then follow this link
Thank you for the welcome has been warm and generous, refreshments and a seat, even if my four-footed friend has washed the floor with her water bowl a couple of times. We have enjoyed meeting people, even if that means you may get bounced, and hearing about the places that make up the circuit. The snapshot of what church means to the congregations across the circuit and there is a great diversity already, the time to help get a feel of this place and wide range of communities that combine to make up Huddersfield. It has been a privilege to have heard some of the hopes and fears, of dreams and doubts of the people I have met. It has been most helpful beginning to build a better picture of Huddersfield Methodist Circuit.
It has been a good to join in the buzz of places as people come together, as friendship, love and support is being offered. It has been humbling as people have turned out specially to give a place of rest on the way. The provision of food and drink and even a pocket cross that is now making its way during Len around the circuit.
I have heard testimony to the pride and love for buildings around the circuit that have and do serve the community through the generosity of the congregations. I have heard the vocalising of tough choices ahead and the reality of the changes that have been taking place for years but have come into sharp focus by Covid and now the rises in living costs which offer us all an opportunity to respond in ways that fit this age drawn but not limited by the tradition that has brought us this far.
I thank God for those who have shared the road and helped me find my way and my bearings as we have picked our way around the odd, unexpected, obstacle as well as choices on paths where the way is not as clear as it looks on the map.
Travelling the road together is a privilege especially as it gives time for conversation and getting to know each other better.
We do make the road by walking, and I am looking forward to the road that lies ahead.
If you want to see where Peter will be next then follow this link
