Category: Scriptorium

An Easter

Thursday
We were enjoying a supper with friends downstairs at The Runcible Spoon in Stokes Croft. The meal marked the first plantings of our community supported agriculture project on some land next to the M32. At about 9.30pm we became aware of activity outside, blue flashing lights, dogs, orders…The police had arrived, and not just a few. Wagon after wagon of these black clothed soldiers paraded in as darkness descended. A helicopter circled overhead. The night was warm and the people were restless.

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Life - a winding journey

These reflections on a garden labyrinth come to us from the Quiet Garden Movement. There are Quiet Gardens now over many parts of the world, spaces dedicated to encouraging contemplation on creation.

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The Unheard Voices

...A deep, plaintive wailing,
whimpering, and weeping
reverberating through bowels of the earth…
- a poem by Sally from Adelaide for our reflections on Dec 5th

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A call for pictures that express EarthAbbey

We are looking for photos that say something about vision for EarthAbbey. Here are a few for starters. We invite you to send yours in to us.

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Walking the Lord’s Prayer in a Samburu village, Kenya

How does it feel to inhabit a different culture and pray a familiar prayer - a reflection by Dickyboyd

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A Meditation out of the book of Psalms

This creative piece has been offered to us by Hilary

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Green bunting with a story

Bunting and celebration go hand-in-hand, but it can be planet-friendly and meaningful too! Transform some of your old clothes into a fun reminder of good times (or turn clothes with less happy connections into something positive)...

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Polar bear in Bristol

A Poem by Sarah

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Peacemaking among primates

Primates have some remarkable peacemaking strategies.

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A story that needs a title

The people of Nauru have used up their treasure. The party’s over. Is this a sign of the times?

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