This month’s theme was based on a picture by a German artist
“All are Welcome” by Sieger Koder.
The aisle was decorated in white cloth and a large copy of the picture, in front of which was a depiction of a simple last supper, with candlesticks, bread and wine. (If you would like to see the picture in more detail, you can search the internet and find it easily).
Our opening worship included two songs – “I stand amazed in the presence” and a song we had prepared previously with David M “I rest my soul on Jesus.” This was followed by a time of prayer.
Alex told us of Sieger’s life and gave us an insight into the meaning of the picture, unpicking the details.
The morning’s activities were inspired by what we saw and heard.
There was a modelling table using mod rock and wire, where a representation of the supper with Jesus and the “sinners” was recreated. The forming of the people was tricky and needed some strength and perseverance. The result was impressive.
A table with a still life laid out to interpret using watercolours and testing the eye and drawing skills.
The next craft table allowed imagination to flow as faces were created using collage techniques.
The writers’ started from the scene sometimes called “Jesus eats with Tax collectors and Sinners”. You can read their contributions on the May 2025 Writing page.
The colouring table, a popular and regular activity, allowed for conversation and thoughts to be shared.
David M encouraged anyone inclined to join him and his guitar, later in the morning for a short singing session. This provided background music and was greatly enjoyed, it will be repeated! The song practised will be sung by all next month.
We were kept refreshed by Pam, who keeps coffee and tea available all morning, and replenishes the biscuits!
Also, we had our own mystery – one of the large (very large) needles used for the prayerful knitting had disappeared! There may well be more on this story next month . . .
We ended the mornings activities by gathering to share and talk about our efforts, and singing “O spread your wings of mercy over me (Holy Overshadowing).”
This month’s soup choice was tomato and basil or parsnip and apple; with bread, cheese, fruit, and home-made cakes.
Next month our meeting will be followed by the annual picnic lunch (hopefully out in the garden).
Please come and join us on Tuesday June 10th at 10.00 for coffee with worship, a short talk, activities and lunch; before we take a break for the summer.