Spiritual Life: Better Together

Today's edition of the Ilford Recorder features Bishop Stephen's ninth missionary journey, the first anniversary of the Seven Kings & Newbury Park Sophia Hub and the Patronal Festival of St John's Seven Kings.

These also feature in my 'Spiritual Life' column for the paper, where I say:

‘Better Together’ was the successful slogan of those opposing Scottish independence and wanting the United Kingdom to stay united. Over the past week three groups of which I am part have held events which suggest that we are better together.

commission4mission is a network of Christian artists who exhibit together (currently at St Stephen Walbrook) and support and encourage one another in their creative work. The Sophia Hub locally, which has just celebrated its first anniversary, is bringing entrepreneurs and community activists together to generate ideas for improving the local area. St John’s Seven Kings celebrated its Patronal Festival by inviting past and present members to come together and say how God had been at work in their lives. 

One of the reasons why we are better together is because collectively we can achieve more than we can individually. Jesus began the movement of his Spirit by building a team of 12 disciples. Even God does not operate alone! He said he would be found today when two or three gather in his name. In other words, when people come together to share their skills and talents.

Whether artists, entrepreneurs, community activists or people of faith, we are more creative and more effective when our talents and ideas are shared and used. We are better together.

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Natalie Merchant - These Are Days.