Blue Monday, Blue Everyday – 18 January 2021
A picture to remind us of the mental health challenges for so many through this pandemic.The road ahead – 4 January 2021
A winding road ahead at the start of a new year.Rachel Weeping – 28 December 2020
A picture of Rachel weeping for Holy Innocents Day.Yule – 21 December 2020
On the shortest day of the year, a picture about Yule, and the connection of Christianity to older traditions.St Lucy – 14 December 2020
A picture to commemorate St Lucy, as or days grow shorter.Gender based violence
A scene of gender based violencem to illustrate the days of activisim to raise awareness of this problem.Waiting and Watching – 30 November 2020
A picture today concerned with looking out and waiting with anticipation.The least of these – 23 November 2020
As the church year comes to a close, we are reminded of one place where Christ promises always to be present, among the poor.St Margaret of Scotland – 16 November 2020
As we commemorate St Margaret, an image of a statue from The Episcopal Church.Healing after war – 9 November 2020
In the week of Remembrance events, a picture concerned with the healing needed after war.All Souls Day
For All Souls Day a picture about death and memory.Hungry children
A drawing from a children’s book to remind us of the realities of hunger.St Luke the artist – 19 October 2020
St Luke paints a picture, part of the telling of the story of salvation.Women prisoners – 12 October 2020
As we remember and commemorate Elizabeth Fry, a picture to remind us of the experiences of so many women throughout the world who are in prison.St Francis – 5 October 2020
St Francis’ day fell on Sunday, so here a reminder of his call to prayer and a simpler life.Justice – 28 September 2020
The cry for justice is common in every place and time, so a reminder here of this important virtue.Matthew
Here in a darkened space Matthew writes his gospel. He has hurried to his task, and so still half stands as he leans on a stool which is tipping out of the painting into our space. He is not a young man, and his red robe speaks of his coming martyrdom. He has taken a […]
Holy Cross – 14 September 2020
A beautiful 9th century object made to encourage veneration of the cross for Holy Cross Day.The sea – Creationtide
As we enter the Season of Creation, a reminder to pray for those threatened by rsiing sea levels.St Aidan
We commemorate Aidan, sent as missionary to Northumbria, from the abbey at Iona.At school – 24 August 2020
With schools in the news at present, a picture to remind us of their importance.The railway – 17 August 2020
A peaceful picture concerning the coming of the railway as a reminder to continue to pray for safety for all who work to keep train travel safe.Walking on water – 10 August 2020
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Today a mosaic which suggests ‘Come walk on water if you hear the call of Jesus’.Bread and milk – 3 August 2020
A well known picture invites us to be fed.
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