Changing
perspective
Path of Renewal has changed us. We have a much more inclusive
view of who is part of our church, it is not just those who come on a Sunday.
Our church is all who participate in its life, those who help us in cleaning
and maintenance, those who decorate the church for special events, those who
see the building as theirs. We are more tolerant and understanding of one
another and of our community. There is no longer a “them and us,” now it is
just us.
Sharing
Faith
We are now more confident in speaking about our faith outwith
a Sunday. We can express our differences and listen to another’s point of view
without feeling intimidated or threatened. We have listened to each other, much
of our conversation taking place over a Saturday breakfast of bacon butties. Path
of Renewal has allowed and encouraged to have conversations that would not have
happened otherwise. We have learned to trust one another.
Fellowship
Out of Path of Renewal has come Your Space, where the church
is open one day a week for people to come and have quiet space, with WiFi, free
tea and coffee. A craft group meet for two hours during this time for chat and
friendship, and have welcomed new people, one person comes because, “it does me
good.” The ‘welcome stop’ where folk can make a cuppa and use the facilities
has proved popular with visitors during the summer.
Path of Renewal for us has been an interesting and
challenging journey, with the odd detour along the way, but we have changed,
and we have loved it.
