Picture credit The shortening day is near a close. Joseph Farquaharson

I love to see sheep in the fields and they are everywhere now on rural land. Their coats are woolly and thick for the winter. There is something very Christmassy about them, and of course they feature in our Christmas story, as shepherds with their flock witness a brilliant star in the sky.

Most sheep we think of today are domesticated and probably descended from the wild mouflon which was found in Europe and Asia. Sheep have excellent hearing and with horizontal pupils can actually see behind themselves, and their sense of smell is excellent also.

Their symbolism, because of their nature is one of submission and obedience, with a need for guidance and shepherding. No wonder they have been symbolically used in the Bible.

Last night we had our Carol and Pantomime service in Chawton. What a lovely time of laughter and fun. It is always nice to belt out those favourite carols, and the Panto – Scrooge in Rhyme was ridiculous as always but lovely!! Thank you everyone who took part!!

We also had some very humorous special readings. Everyone had found pieces so very entertaining. Thank you to all our readers! And it didn’t stop there, for Santa and his elf arrived with cards, crackers and presents for all, and the evening was finished off with wonderful baked goods and mulled wine, tea and coffee. Thank you hospitality gals!! So many people to thank who made this a wonderful evening!!

Prayer of the week.

Please pray for the lonely.

There are so many people in all kinds of situations, some not so obvious, who experience debilitating loneliness. With Christmas coming, it just accentuates their isolation.

Slow down and experience the magical moments.

Calendar up next.

We shared a lovely Wednesday evening gathering yet again. Thank you everyone for your prayers and readings.

Please continue to pray for the homeless all over the world.

Our Carols and Panto service is Sunday in Chawton!!

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The lovely donkey has been around for a long time, and I mean a long time. Fossils suggest he was around during a prehistoric world. He is found in every continent except Antarctica. He is loyal and loving and very intelligent, although be careful getting behind him when he is feeling a little feisty as he can deliver a good kick when he feels it’s warranted. Of course he has been used for his strength over the centuries hauling cargo of some kind or another and his spiritual symbolism is that of humility, patience, hard work and effort. Not surprisingly he is there in our Christmas story from the very beginning carrying a weary Mary as they search for somewhere to rest.

Our advent word is Peace. May we be the Peace we would long for as we move through this season celebrating the child who would become the prince of it in this world

Sunday night in Chawton was very special. Rob along with Chris Elliot showed just how close spirit can get. It was a lovely evening as we pushed the envelope working alongside those in spirit. Steve chaired the evening, and we heard wonderful prayers and readings and sang some of our favourite hymns Thank you everyone from readers to hospitality to set up break down, music and healers.

Please pray for the homeless. Can you imagine being on the streets as our temperatures drop and everyone is busily shopping for Christmas?

Calendar up tomorrow.

Let us remember it is the season of goodwill to all without exceptions.

We shared another lovely zoom gathering Wednesday evening with healing to follow. Thank you everyone for your readings and prayers

Please continue to pray that more people would ask questions and gain insight and understanding Spiritually.

Rob and Chris Sunday in Chawton with –

‘Just how close can Spirit get!’

See you then!

We kick off our beautiful advent season with a robin. I have been spying a rather colourful little boy hopping around my unraked leaves in the garden, with the most stunning red breast. Robins are sadly on the decline in the UK due to habitat loss. and yet he is a definite symbol of the season.

He likes to forage on the ground looking for worms and other tasty titbits. He can be found in the garden and along hedgerows and is quite territorial to say the least. He will lose a lot of bodyfat in winter so be sure to put something out for him, well away from cats or anything that can hurt him.

His symbolism is very pertinent for us as he is associated with spirit visitors, turning up and acting sometimes out of character. Some have followed me along on my walks for a short distance. He has a beautiful voice also, although it is probably a war cry to any other robins to stay out of his territory, it sounds wonderful to our ears, on any cool winters’ morning.

Well we had spirit visitors last night and plenty of good song as we sang heartily at our beautiful healing service in Chawton. Thank you to all our readers, and the lighting of the advent candle by Sue. Barbara explained a little about advent, and then we had some thoughts shared by Rob and healing followed during the service. Thank you healers. Thank you all for a lovely serene evening and a little more time to visit with each other.

Prayer of the week

Please pray that more people in this world will begin to ask questions about the next life and so progress in understanding.

Calendar up later.

Have a beautiful week! Pause and enjoy the quiet moments of this season

We gathered last night on zoom as the evening got very chilly, and enjoyed beautiful readings, prayers and music. Thank you everybody. How fortunate we are to be inside and out of the elements as the temps dip down now in this place.

Please continue to pray for our carers and helpers of all life in this world. They ease a sometimes harsh world.

Sunday is our beautiful Christmas Healing Service in Chawton. A very special night.

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