people - for you, it might be a sport or other hobby. I sensed that God wants us to reach out beyond our differences and try to understand each other and do stuff together. So now, fast forwarding to 2022 (and skipping so much in between!) I am writing this just before my ordination to the priesthood. I never aspired to be a vicar like my dad - why would I when women were not allowed to be priests back then? But I can see how God guided me along a pathway that has brought me to this point. In a future article I'd like to say more about the second half of my life thus far and how it was shaped by belonging to the All Saints community in Fishponds where I felt enfolded by the ethos of 'Come as you are' and Mark and I felt we belonged straight away. This ethos continues to this day. Thank you. And thanks be to God! As you read this, I hope it will encourage you to do a timeline of your own faith journey. Where has God influenced and shaped the way you live out your faith? Let's have more stories for the magazine! Rev Diane DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES Diane will be Ordinated as Priest by Bishop Viv on Saturday 2nd July, 3pm at Bristol Cathedral. At 10.00am on Thursday 7th July, Diane’s, will be first presiding her first Holy Communion Service at St. Mary’s Church, Manor Road and Revd Lizzie will be preaching. On Sunday 10th July, 10.30am at All Saints, Diane will be presiding for an All Age Holy Communion Celebration and Thanksgiving service, followed by a picnic. So please come along to join in with the celebrations and don’t forget to bring a picnic. All are welcome to these services 9
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