On the pilgrim way: Blessings in smaller numbers

24/02/2015 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds blessings in smaller numbers

The 2014 Christmas celebration at my local church (a unique mixture of party, witness, and worship) nearly did not happen. We used to have between 50 and 80 people of all ages attend, … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Listening for Christ in the silence

21/02/2015 | Reform

That’s a bit different,” said the man beside me on the Gatwick flyer at 5.30am on a dark January morning: “I’m off for a bit of cycling in the sun in Lanzarote and you’re off to silence in snowy Norway.” … Read More

On the pilgrim way: The wants of life

23/01/2015 | Reform

Sheila Maxey considers how to be honest about the wants of life

When I was about 14, I wanted to get married and have 12 children! I had been reading a silly book called Cheaper by the Dozen. When I … Read More

On the pilgrim way: “Marriage – what a bold commitment!”

24/10/2014 | Reform

Sheila Maxey attends a thought-provoking wedding ceremony

It is a long time since I was a guest at a traditional English wedding. Our own children have not had traditional weddings: One daughter was married in blue and walked down the … Read More

On the pilgrim way: “Perhaps it is now OK to be less busy?”

25/09/2014 | Reform

Sheila Maxey learns a lesson in listening

I finally got an appointment with the diagnostic clinic about my right knee – and by the time I got there, my knee was largely better. I was unreasonably irritated about that until … Read More

On the pilgrim way: “Will we never again go for a country walk?”

22/08/2014 | Reform

Sheila Maxey falls out with her body

The advice, both spiritual and secular, is: “Listen to your body.” I have been ignoring the muttering of my right knee for years, but now its screeching for attention seems to be taking … Read More