Easter Day

Easter Sunday started too early. Having advanced my smartphone by an hour last night it obligingly repeated the exercise automatically overnight so my alarm went of at 5am instead of 6am. Anyway I went back to sleep for a while and then got up for the sunrise service, piled my guitar into the car and headed for Victoria Embankment. A modest gathering enjoyed an amazing sunrise.

Then it was off to St. Luke's for the morning service.the place was packed and star chairs were put in place at the back. A fairly contemporary communion service welcomed many Easter Day visitors.

In the afternoon we went for a walk to Holme Pierrepont and enjoyed a rare episode of sunshine. It was good to bump into Ron and Jenny. Sadly the cafe in the main building is now served by a drinks machine. We used to enjoy coming for a real drink after a cycle ride or walk around the lake. In the lock was the Nottingham Princess. It's the first time we have seen it this far down the river.

In the evening it was off to Arnold for the circuit service where the new circuit initiative, 'Focus', was launched. It was good to hear from all the presbyters about their reflections on the meaning of Easter for them. I do like e relaxed, natural style of worship engendered in the circuit. Much credit goes to Paul for his down-to-earth approach to life and faith.