Category Archives: Voices of Hope

“Breaking the Silence” by the Rt Revd Nicholas Chamberlain, Bishop of Grantham ‘Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!”’ – John 20.16 With two words, everything changes. Silence is broken and out of … Continue reading →

“God Will See Us Home” (Part 4) – “God is a Starter-Finisher” by Claire Jones I’m a seven new ideas before breakfast sort of person. There are so many good ones to be had: books to be written, projects to be … Continue reading →

“God Will See us Home” (Part 3) – “Confidence in Christ” by the Revd Jenny Clarke Fear, uncertainty, brokenness, sorrow. It is something we all carry at times. Even Our Lord sorrowed and wept for His people. And yet we can … Continue reading →

“God Will See Us Home” (Part 2) – “The Bigger Picture” by Tracey Byrne This week marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Jim Cotter, a dear friend and LGCM’s first General Secretary. As a gay man, deeply committed … Continue reading →

“God Will See Us Home” (Part 1) – “Clearing the Smog” by Jeremy Marks 1952: The year of the Great Smog in central London, where my parents had their first home, is vividly remembered by my mother for the terrible … Continue reading →

“Truths to Live By” (Part 6) – “Don’t Give Up” by Savi Hensman Working for a more loving, just and non-violent Church and world can be tiring and frustrating. In my experience and that of many others, even when it … Continue reading →

“Truths to Live By” (Part 5) – “Don’t Try to Understand” by Sue Jones Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things;       no purpose of yours can be thwarted.   You asked, ‘Who … Continue reading →

“Truths to Live By” (Part 4) – “Don’t Panic!” by the Revd Nigel Evans “Don’t panic!” A familiar phrase, and the way The Message begins this verse from Isaiah 41. Panic, fear and anxiety was felt many times in the … Continue reading →