The Bridge

There are time in life

When we are called to be bridges,

Not a great monument spanning a distance

And carrying loads of heavy traffic,

But a simple bridge to help one person from here to there over

Some difficulty

Such as pain, grief, fear, loneliness,

A bridge which opens the way

For ongoing journey.

When I become a bridge for another,

I bring upon myself a blessing,

For I escape from the small prison of self

And exist for a wider world,

Breaking out to be a larger being

Who can enter another’s pain

And rejoice in another’s triumph.

I know of only one greater blessing

In this life, and that is,

To allow someone else

To be a bridge for me.

Aotearoa Psalms– Prayers of a New People 1989

Today we celebrate the work of our church within the wider community. Through Chapel on Station Gallery, Food at The Barn, Jubilee Housing and hosting Employment and Training Focus we seek to offer a place to wonder and reflect, hospitality, a place to call home, training and employment support. May you enjoy hearing more about these ministries and services. Let us join together in the celebration of life and hope.