Pause for reflection . . .
Quotes of Inspiration
I weave a silence on to my lips God Almighty first planted a garden: and indeed it is the purest of human pleasures. Francis Bacon |
Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. Voltaire May the road rise to meet you And for all this, nature is never spent; |
Dedication of the Quiet Garden
Dedication - On Pentecost Sunday, May 11th 2008, the Rt Rev Stephen Venner, the Bishop in Canterbury, came to dedicate our renovated garden for the use of church members and the wider community. It was a very special day.
Anyone is welcome to come to our garden. It is always open.
Our Quiet garden is affiliated to the world-wide Quiet Garden Movement which promotes reflection and contemplation in the context of God's love.
Much of the garden is young. We look forward to seeing it grow and develop with us and with you.
Anyone is welcome to come to our garden. It is always open.
Our Quiet garden is affiliated to the world-wide Quiet Garden Movement which promotes reflection and contemplation in the context of God's love.
Much of the garden is young. We look forward to seeing it grow and develop with us and with you.
Lord God Almighty, Origin of the Universe and source of all beauty. We give you thanks for the loveliness of plants, and for the gifts of joy and hope and comfort which they offer to us. In loving your creation, help us Father, to love you better, and to give you the glory in all that you do. We make this prayer in the power of the Spirit, though Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
