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God in Lockdown
Hazel Whitehead, a former Trustee of Sarum College writes: When I was much younger, I used to think about life and wonder where God fitted into it, and what God was saying and thinking. Much later, I was taught to … Read moreLibrary Services during national lockdown
Library services will remain available via click & collect and postal borrowing as it has been throughout the past few months to all library members. Library visits for Sarum Formation in Ministry and Winchester postgraduate students are possible in very limited circumstances … Read moreSarum College 2021 New Year Message
‘In the greatest confusion there is still an open channel to the soul. The channel is always there and it is our business to keep it open, to have access to the deepest part of ourselves.’ … Read moreMore News »
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Standing
Reflection This picture was sent to me by friend taken on a walk in Windsor Great Park. A noble tree, fair and green standing, waiting, holding. I was reminded by the words of advice from a spiritual mentor, who reminded … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: The Unexpected
While the physical buildings of Sarum College have been closed for some few weeks our life and work goes on. We are continuing to teach and support ministry students in their formation. The work of our postgraduate theological Study through … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Laughter
| Reflection I wonder how you go about resolving difficult situations? I remember an amazing friend who when caught up in a crisis would more often than not resolve it with the therapy of laughter. Laughter lifts and shifts our … Read more
‘It’s Not About Me’ : Reading Cottrell on Priesthood over a lockdown weekend.
by The Revd Canon Professor James Woodward, 19 April 2020 I wonder what you are finding absorbs your time and attention during these strange hours and days? My table at home is gathering some small (and neatly organised) piles of … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Bridges
| Reflection Here is the bridge, in Elizabeth Gardens that leads to the Town path and onwards to Harnham. A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle, providing passage over the river. It connects. It raises those on foot up over the water … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Heart’s Connection
While the physical buildings of Sarum College have been closed for some few weeks our life and work goes on. We are continuing to teach and support ministry students in their formation. The work of our postgraduate theological Study through … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Shared Fear?
Reflection While taking my daily walk down Fisherton Street and into the city to combine exercise with some shopping I encountered a number of people. We negotiated proper distance and in this it was hard not to notice how people … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Patience
Reflection How quickly this season changes– I wonder if you have been aware of the dawn and the breaking light? It has had its effect on nature–this year the magnolias– after patiently seeing their buds burst into life and colour. … Read more
Plagues
By The Very Revd Hugh Dickinson, 14 April 2020 For two thousand years and more it has been the custom of the Christian Churches during Lent until Easter to read the story of Moses’s confrontation with the Pharaoh, which led … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Goodness
While the physical buildings of Sarum College have been closed for some few weeks our life and work goes on. We are continuing to teach and support ministry students in their formation. The work of our postgraduate theological study through … Read more