Yesterday we joined together in two assemblies to remember and reflect on the meaning of Christingles. These always fascinated me as a child, the temptation to eat the sweets before the service had finished, the awe when all the candles were lit and my Grandma intently watching my sister and I too make sure we didn't set anything on fire, to the thought that one orange could illustrate God's love for me in such a simple way.
Our assemblies were led by Kate and Sharon our children's workers associated with our church St John the Baptist. As ever we had fun, reflected together, prayed together and sang together. It was also great to have a number of parents and carers join us as well.
As we start a new year and academic term, it was good to remind ourselves of the importance of light in all our lives.
The Christingle signifies Christ as the light of the world, the one who came to be the bringer of good news. Our prayer for this term is that as we seek to follow that light, we will continue to make a difference together and that together we will shine in the darkness.
