You came! Despite the Covid figures being high you came in your numbers. Thank God (literally) we had another successful Festival of Prayer Day with an excellent turnout. The sun shone which meant anyone wishing for a quiet lunch could eat outside. The School Team were brilliant in their organisation. The great St John’s Ambulance were in attendance which given the heat was comforting. The Speakers were fantastic in the various Workshops. What more can be said except a huge “THANK YOU” to everyone who contributed, took part, and made it all another special day.
A selection of comments on the day are:
I thought there was a good mix of workshops and worship and the venue was great, including the lunch! Debbie
It was wonderful to have the Festival of Prayer back after its enforced break.
As ever, we chose three workshops from an impressive number of choices although there were probably fewer choices because at least one contributor became ill with Covid.
The first workshop I attended was " Praying with the Icon of the Annunciation" taken by Adrian Hart who is an accomplished artist & painter of icons. His talk was packed with details of what we should look for in an icon. For example, when Gabriel gives Mary the news, she looks (in the icon) at us because she is the Mother of Mankind as well as of Jesus. Mr Hart speaks quickly so you must concentrate to keep up with him - but it's worth it because of what you learn.
My second workshop was led by Jeff Hankins who is both a published poet & a practising Christian. Jeff encouraged us to write poetry inspired by Biblical texts - with no need to rhyme! Afterwards, we could share our efforts - but only if we wanted to. This was an enjoyable as well as challenging workshop.
I chose not to do a third workshop. There is always at least one book stall and I had decided to quietly sit and begin reading whatever new book I bought.
The Bishop of Monmouth led our Eucharist service on Saturday morning & Revd Moira led the closing Celtic inspired service which in its quiet sincerity was an apt way to end. Helen
Great as ever to see so many from South East Wales Deaf Church joining us. Jane
There was a good happy atmosphere throughout the day. Ian
We had a fab day. Rowena
