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16/11/2020

Diwali - the festival of light!

Diwali - the festival of light!


12/11/2020 16/11/2020

Diwali is the four- to five-day long Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year between October and November after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon.

During the celebration, streets, homes, offices and shops are illuminated with light, which acts as a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness.    Over the five-day period of the festival, people prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes.   The festivities reach their peak on the third day, Diwali, which falls on the darkest day of the Hindu lunar month, Kartik.

On this day, revellers dress up, light up their homes with oil lamps and candles (diyas) and worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth.  They also light fireworks and enjoy a feast with their family, sharing mithai (sweets) and gifts.
Here's a video of how different this festival might be in time of COVID-19!

A PRAYER FOR DIWALI
Light shines in darkness.  Light takes away darkness.  Light brings hope.

God of light, when things seem difficult

or when we’re frightened or sad, 
help us to remember that light is stronger than darkness,

and good is stronger than bad.

AMEN

Diwali - the festival of light!

Diwali - the festival of light!


12/11/2020 16/11/2020

Diwali is the four- to five-day long Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year between October and November after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon.

During the celebration, streets, homes, offices and shops are illuminated with light, which acts as a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness.    Over the five-day period of the festival, people prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes.   The festivities reach their peak on the third day, Diwali, which falls on the darkest day of the Hindu lunar month, Kartik.

On this day, revellers dress up, light up their homes with oil lamps and candles (diyas) and worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth.  They also light fireworks and enjoy a feast with their family, sharing mithai (sweets) and gifts.
Here's a video of how different this festival might be in time of COVID-19!

A PRAYER FOR DIWALI
Light shines in darkness.  Light takes away darkness.  Light brings hope.

God of light, when things seem difficult

or when we’re frightened or sad, 
help us to remember that light is stronger than darkness,

and good is stronger than bad.

AMEN

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Diwali - the festival of light!

Diwali - the festival of light!


12/11/2020 16/11/2020

Diwali is the four- to five-day long Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year between October and November after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon.

During the celebration, streets, homes, offices and shops are illuminated with light, which acts as a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness.    Over the five-day period of the festival, people prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes.   The festivities reach their peak on the third day, Diwali, which falls on the darkest day of the Hindu lunar month, Kartik.

On this day, revellers dress up, light up their homes with oil lamps and candles (diyas) and worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth.  They also light fireworks and enjoy a feast with their family, sharing mithai (sweets) and gifts.
Here's a video of how different this festival might be in time of COVID-19!

A PRAYER FOR DIWALI
Light shines in darkness.  Light takes away darkness.  Light brings hope.

God of light, when things seem difficult

or when we’re frightened or sad, 
help us to remember that light is stronger than darkness,

and good is stronger than bad.

AMEN

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Diwali - the festival of light!

Diwali - the festival of light!


12/11/2020 16/11/2020

Diwali is the four- to five-day long Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year between October and November after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon.

During the celebration, streets, homes, offices and shops are illuminated with light, which acts as a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness.    Over the five-day period of the festival, people prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes.   The festivities reach their peak on the third day, Diwali, which falls on the darkest day of the Hindu lunar month, Kartik.

On this day, revellers dress up, light up their homes with oil lamps and candles (diyas) and worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth.  They also light fireworks and enjoy a feast with their family, sharing mithai (sweets) and gifts.
Here's a video of how different this festival might be in time of COVID-19!

A PRAYER FOR DIWALI
Light shines in darkness.  Light takes away darkness.  Light brings hope.

God of light, when things seem difficult

or when we’re frightened or sad, 
help us to remember that light is stronger than darkness,

and good is stronger than bad.

AMEN

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Diwali - the festival of light!

Diwali - the festival of light!


12/11/2020 16/11/2020

Diwali is the four- to five-day long Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year between October and November after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon.

During the celebration, streets, homes, offices and shops are illuminated with light, which acts as a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness.    Over the five-day period of the festival, people prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes.   The festivities reach their peak on the third day, Diwali, which falls on the darkest day of the Hindu lunar month, Kartik.

On this day, revellers dress up, light up their homes with oil lamps and candles (diyas) and worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth.  They also light fireworks and enjoy a feast with their family, sharing mithai (sweets) and gifts.
Here's a video of how different this festival might be in time of COVID-19!

A PRAYER FOR DIWALI
Light shines in darkness.  Light takes away darkness.  Light brings hope.

God of light, when things seem difficult

or when we’re frightened or sad, 
help us to remember that light is stronger than darkness,

and good is stronger than bad.

AMEN

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week


16/11/2020 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week


16/11/2020 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week


16/11/2020 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week


13/11/2020 19/11/2020

Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week


16/11/2020 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 

Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week


16/11/2020 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN