Rebecca

United … but Together?

As I have been reflecting on recent weeks, and the discussions around embracing diversity, I keep coming back to the idea of unity. How can we ever find unity if we invite so many voices to the table? I can almost begin to understand the gatekeepers who want to only make decisions with those whoContinue reading “United … but Together?”

Removing the Beautiful Gate

Instead of prayers today, I thought I would share with you the text of the sermon I gave as part of The Ordinary Office Sunday service this week. I wish I could say the exclusion and abuse of disabled people within churches was a thing of the past, but sadly these issues are still commonplaceContinue reading “Removing the Beautiful Gate”

Disability, Society & Me

Some of you who follow my work may have noticed I have moved in recent months towards Disability Theology, and dare I say it, Activism. While I have never considered myself to be disabled, I regularly am disabled by numerous conditions that I live with, and have recently come to understand that while I mayContinue reading “Disability, Society & Me”

A Prayer for Sunday 2nd May 2021

God of Unity, today I am thankful for Community. I thank you for leaders who give their all, however much or little that may be, from whatever position that may be, to one person or many. Bless us all in our service to eachother and to you. I thank you for communities where all areContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 2nd May 2021”

A Prayer for Sunday 25th April 2021

Like a gull soars over the ocean, roaming watchfully, may your gaze soar over us. Like a dolphin plays gracefully in the waves, dancing lightly, may your Spirit dance with us. Like a child watching the sand trickle through their fingers, gasping in awe, may we always stand in awe of you. Like a crabContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 25th April 2021”

Prayers for Sunday 18th April 2021

God of Joy, who created a world infused with Joy in nature, nurture and the name of Jesus, teach us how to rejoice in Joy today. When it is easy, dance with us in our ecstasy. Sing with us in our gleeful expression. Celebrate with us in our appreciation and revel with us in outContinue reading “Prayers for Sunday 18th April 2021”

Prayers for Sunday 11th April 2021

God who celebrates us as we are – whole, scarred, confident, nervous, joyful, angry, and everything in between – be with us this day. Be with the bereaved, as we are given a stark reminder this week that death comes to us all. Bless all those who mourn, from the Royal family to our closestContinue reading “Prayers for Sunday 11th April 2021”

Would Jesus have said #MeToo?

TW: There are some mild references in this blog to sexual abuse and rape which you may find disturbing. Please use your discretion in reading further. Peace be with you, and blessings should you need them. Have you ever wondered why the Romans dressed Jesus up, only to put his clothes back on him? SeemsContinue reading “Would Jesus have said #MeToo?”

What an Easter!

I sat up on Easter Monday and realised I hadn’t done my blog prayers on Easter Sunday! And I smiled. For there was no guilt, no shame. I wasn’t going to beat myself up for that. Alleluia! He is risen indeed. For what an Easter journey it has been. I have felt so disconnected. Lost.Continue reading “What an Easter!”

A Prayer for Sunday 28th March 2021, Palm Sunday

God who showed us the way to live is not through greatness, but through humility, help us to always seek the way of service over the way of glory. Jesus who rode into Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey, knowing what was to come, help us to always walk the path before us with grace evenContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 28th March 2021, Palm Sunday”