PAUSE FOR THOUGHT AND FEEDBACK

 

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"There are very few people who realise what God would make of them if they abandoned themselves into His hands, and let themselves be formed by His grace."   [St. Ignatius Loyola]

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"May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them
And turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in the world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor."
[A Franciscan Benediction]

 

 

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FEEDBACK

Amnesty International holds a Greetings Card campaign each year asking for members of the public to send messages of goodwil and hope to people whose rights have been abused, and to those in danger for defending human rights.   Thank you to everyone at UFC who sent greetings cards this year - the cards help boost morale and help protect people - telling police, prison staff and political authorities that the world is watching.

Darwin, Dawkins and Creator God was adddressed by Dr. Noel Davies to over 80 people in UFC church hall last January.   The lecture was organised by Cowbridge Cytun/Churches Together and concluded the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.   Professor Dawkins was not mocked or derided, but the limitations to the reach of science were shown, and the compatibility of science and religion were confirmed.

Carols by Candlelight - once again the choir of Ysgol Iolo Morgannwg sang at our carol service, and we thank the children and their teachers for such a high quality and professional performance.   A collection of £400 was received and this year went to the Bro Morgannwg Baby Loss Support Group.