On Tuesday 6th August I represented Herefordshire Interfaith among a number of people commemorating the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Each year we meet at the cherry tree planted in Hereford cemetery and on most years the sun is shining as it was in Hiroshima on that fatal day. Tuesday was no exception.
Last night I dreamed
ten thousand grandmothers
from the twelve hundred corners of the earth
walked out into the gap
one breath deep
between the bullet and the flesh
Children of Peace is a non-partisan charity organization for Israeli and Palestinian children, aged 4 – 17, and their communities. Our aim is a shared spirit and well-being through arts, education, health and sports. Working for peace, building trust, friendship and reconciliation. So future generations might live peacefully side-by-side. We…
A collection of inspiring links to groups and projects working for peace and conflict resolution in Palestine/Israel
At this time, with war in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world it is appropriate to let you know that a maquette of the Pity of War sculpture is on display at Hereford Cathedral from Wednesday 25 October until around 11 November. The head of an unknown victim, with ears and eyes covered, but the nose open to the stench of war, it expresses the horror of war. Young people can touch it, as can adults also, but perhaps they will talk to one another and think of another way in which differences can be resolved other than war.
In this time we feel for those affected by the conflict in Israel and Gaza and particularly for children caught up in it. It is easy to feel impotent and helpless faced with such a tragic situation so I felt that I wanted to let you know, with the support of our organising group, about a charity with roots in Herefordshire which I have supported for many years that does positive work towards peace in the region.
Peace Poems from children shared at our Peace Service at Madley Church September 2022
May dandelions push through debris,
Green and yellow Surrounded by grey
Dust and stones.
