December 13th
The wonderful display of many different Nativity scenes from across the world greeted all who came: sets from Peru, Germany, African countries and Bethlehem were laid out.
Alex offered a warm welcome to those who were making their first visit and we began with some joyful seasonal singing and then followed a “Drama” about the Incarnation, to start everyone thinking.
All of the creative activities centred around the Christmas theme.
There was plenty to make: tiny matchbox cribs, made by decorating a matchbox and a small pebble.
The hanging decorations of folded paper angels, were described as “easy” by Alison who was fortunately on hand to assist the group.
Lego sets were available to encourage creative building of the Nativity with added scenic extras and an Angel on horseback!
Beautiful pastel pictures of mother and child were drawn [please do look at the pictures]
The prayerful knitting was available as well as a colouring activity, both of which are very calming and meditative.
Coffee and mince pies were plentiful and certainly helped to keep us warm, thank you Pam and Carolyn.
For those who wished to express themselves in writing, there was the creative writing table, others became more divergent! and an oral discussion exploring the meaning of “Fear Not “ensued, which added something different to the shared session.
At the end of the morning there was the opportunity to exhibit and share our art work, talk about how the activities made us feel and celebrate together by lighting candles and singing.
The home-made soup offered a choice of either purple soup, or parsnip with walnuts and maple syrup if it took your fancy. The latter was unusual and delicious!
The festive selection of cake to follow was also much enjoyed, thanks to Jane.
Our first meeting next year is on Tuesday January 10th starting from 10.00am with coffee from 9.30, the ever-popular soup lunch and a warm Kingdom Arts welcome to all.
We hope you had a Merry Christmas and you have a Happy New Year.
Our first meeting next year is on Tuesday January 10th starting at 10.00am with coffee from 9.30, followed by the ever-popular soup lunch. A warm Kingdom Arts welcome awaits you all. We look forward to seeing you then.
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