Dear Friends,

In this week's thoughts I have focused on how we are drawn by Jesus into our own roles in transforming the creation through his love.

I have been part of a diocesan group looking at how we might reflect on our experiences of the last year in the light of our faith, and how our faith might be challenged or deepened by these experiences. It has resulted in a Lent Course for the diocese: "These are our stories" which I hope we might be able to use in this Mission Community so look out for that if you are interested , in weeks to come.

In the meantime, we can be part of God's action in the world by our willingness to listen, to seek out those who need company even by phone, and in our prayers.

May God bless each of us as instruments of his grace in the coming week.

Samantha