Justine Huxley reflects on St Ethelburga’s most recent online retreat, on the themes of solidarity, and the courage and resilience that come with a long-term vision.  “The sun filters through the leaves of the venerable old oak tree that graces my garden. I can hear the sound of children playing,…

Justine Huxley writes about climate, covid and the mass movement of humans, asking, how do we hold on to our humanity and build resilience for what is to come.     “Jaminda’s family escaped mass violence in Myanmar.  Their houses were burned down and they fled in terror with their four…

Clare Martin writes:  Six months since we launched the Radical Resilience series, and the world has changed beyond recognition. ‘Join us to explore adaptive and regenerative responses to climate emergency, ‘ was our invitation, and 16 extraordinary community leaders came together in response.  At our opening retreat we explored the…

Justine Huxley writes, “Every spring these stunning beings unfurl their petals and grace our garden with scarlet glory.  Their colour is so vivid they seem like messengers from another world.  Two days later all their petals are fallen, scattered on the earth around them. This year it got to me….