Why it’s important to get together and celebrate special moments
SATURDAY saw the Coronation of King Charles III with his Queen Camilla.
It was on June 2, 1953 when the UK last experienced such jubilation and for me more than a lifetime ago.
I know that in our church we enjoy any good reason to celebrate, any excuse will do to have home-made cakes and drinks.
However, I am ever mindful of those who find gatherings and celebrations difficult and this could be for many personal reasons
I had recently finished my threeyear placement (curacy) and there was a wonderful celebration at my final service from those who had befriended me over the years and it was a tearful farewell with heartfelt words of encouragement.
It was emotional. You may have experienced something similar yourselves.
As Christians, we have celebrations throughout times of the year that are moments when we meet one another to share stories and experiences. In the Bible, it tells us that it was during a wedding feast at Cana (a celebration) that Jesus performed his first miracle – changing water into wine (John 2 verses 1-13).
I think that we have a need now more than ever to take every opportunity to gather together and to celebrate life in all its fullness, especially when news stories can make us feel low.
My first appointment in the parish of Broughton Astley, Croft with Stoney Stanton will bring new challenges and different occasions for celebrations, so I take every opportunity to be thankful and look forward to my next opportunity to celebrate.
We have a need now more than ever to celebrate life in all its fullness, especially when news stories can make us feel low.