Anything else lasting? A cultural change means a new kind of behaviour becomes normal.

COVID-19, Our City, Kindness, Our NationGuest User24 March 2022Nick AllanComment

Dealing with Disappointment

A lot can happen in a year and a lot can be lost. Many are struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are grieving and experiencing loss. Bring God the pain, be honest, but don’t walk away then.

COVID-19, Hope, Lament, Personal Growth, Mental HealthGuest User28 March 2021Marjorie Allan Comment

Suffering

They say that the two certainties of life are death and taxes but I would argue there is a third, and that is that each and every one of us will suffer at some point, and probably at many points during our lifetimes. Suffering is inevitable but it is never the end of the story.

COVID-19, Easter, Lament, Mental HealthGuest User27 March 2021Becky ForderComment

Grief and God

Grief has been one of the hardest parts of my life but at the same time one of the most precious parts. Without grief I am not sure I would have known such richness and depth in my life. It has grown my capacity to love, to feel, to care.

COVID-19, Easter, Lament, Mental HealthGuest User26 March 2021Becky ForderComment

Loss and lockdown

We all have lost something over this last year. We’ve lost out on quality time with people we love, others will have lost jobs, and many of us will have lost friends and family to Covid. It’s important to remember this loss as we come to lament and soon to celebrate Easter.

Easter, COVID-19, Lament, Mental HealthGuest User25 March 2021Ruth RogersComment

Loneliness and lockdown : lessons learnt

As the COVID19 pandemic unfolded there developed a loneliness epidemic. Zoom or Whatsapp provide incredible connection, but they are no substitute for human contact. I believe this pandemic has taught us again the lesson that we really need each other. As Christians, community is at the heart of our theology.

Easter, COVID-19, Kindness, LamentGuest User24 March 2021Marjorie AllanComment

Learning to lament

We all know that at times, it is OK not to be OK. When we lament we take time acknowledge our situation, hurts and needs and to turn that into prayers and petitions to God.

Lament, COVID-19, Easter, Mental HealthGuest User23 March 2021Nick AllanComment

Small acts of kindness

This week a friend of mine who is a practice nurse in a GP surgery told me a heart-warming story. The Covid19 vaccination offered hope that 2021 could be the start of a new chapter.

Kindness, COVID-19, Our CityGuest User9 January 2021Nick AllanComment

Will you pray for our authorities?

Our region reacted to the Tier 3 announcement this week with pain and some anger. But what about those people in positions of authority who have to make these tough decisions? Will we still pray and support them?

Leadership, Our City, Our Nation, COVID-19Guest User24 October 2020Nick Allan Comment

Keep Calm and Carry On?

‘Keep calm and carry on’ is perhaps the mantra of 2020. But 6 months into COVID hitting the UK, it is really testing my patience! This week as the sun shone I felt more like banging my head against the wall and giving up, until I got a new perspective.

Kindness, Our City, COVID-19, Character under crisisGuest User19 September 2020Nick AllanComment

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

I’m just back from a family holiday at the French seaside. Each time a wave retreated we would make a mad dash to get further out, only to be rocked back on our heels by the next wave. It really was two steps forward, one step back. Life in lockdown feels that way, doesn’t it? You make a little progress, only to lose ground elsewhere.

COVID-19, Responding to GodGuest User5 September 2020Nick AllanComment

A radically positive agenda

Do we really want to return to how everything used to be after lockdown? Can we find a more positive outcome, can we be brave and think carefully about the kind of society we wish to build after the chaos of 2020 subsides? Who will take the lead?

COVID-19, Leadership, Our City, Our NationGuest User13 June 2020Nick AllanComment

Britain turns to God in Prayer

This weekend we’re celebrating VE day. Not for the first time does the nation pause, reflect and pray. How will you respond when this crisis subsides? May you turn to prayer, thanksgiving and wonder as generations have done before us.

COVID-19, PrayerGuest User9 May 2020Nick AllanComment

Being compassionate, considerate, courageous and confident

They say that hard times bring out the best in people. I see Sheffield being compassionate, being considerate, being courageous and able to be confident.

COVID-19, Character under crisisGuest User2 May 2020Nick Allan Comment

Looking Outwards As Well As Inwards

In times like these its natural to want to look out for ourselves, to become inward looking. Will we also be brave enough to lift our eyes and look to the needs of our city and our wider world?

COVID-19, KindnessGuest User25 April 2020Nick AllanComment

The gift of peace in a time of anxiety

Senior Leader, Nick Allan, has been sharing articles with The Sheffield Star news paper. Here’s the article from April 18 2020 - true peace of heart comes from surrendering to God.

Peace, COVID-19Guest User18 April 2020Nick Allan Comment

Servant Leadership in Crisis Times

As our Prime Minister was admitted to intensive care this week The Sun newspaper carried the headline “He stayed at work for you... now pray at home for him.” The ultimate expression of servant leadership is found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

COVID-19, LeadershipGuest User11 April 2020Comment

Crossing The Road With Kindness

Small acts of kindness are taking over our local communities, and that can only be a positive consequence of this challenging situation.

COVID-19, KindnessGuest User4 April 2020Nick AllanComment

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