On a dark cold winter night as I left the Leisure Centre just before closing time I noticed them ...suspended in the foyer, the stars that primary school children had made expressing their Christmas wishes and hopes for 2026. A surprising number asked for peace in the world and to see more of their family. And then there was this one which included the following: I hope Oban gets a Macdonalds I hope that more colours are invented I hope the everyone has a merry Christmas I hope that the women in Sudan are okay. What wonderful young human beings, able to express the joy and hopes of childhood whilst being aware that all is not well with our world. It's been a crazy roller coaster ride in the month since these stars were put up and it is easy to despair for humanity and our future. We are reminded though by George Herbert; And for all this, nature is never spent; There lives the dearest freshness d...
stillpoint is an offering and a space for busy people doing life and faith. A 5 minute read will hopefully stimulate thought and reflection on how the ordinary details of life can be shot through with wonder and significance. For folk within church, and those getting by perfectly fine without, there should be something here for all of you. After all, we only have this "one, wild, wonderful life" so let's celebrate it.