The Diocese of Salisbury

In a world of so much suffering, the idea of celebration may seem a bit out of place - until we remember the healing power that just a tiny bit of joy brings.
So we really must celebrate at every opportunity – birthdays, graduations, new house, new job, new baby… These are all times to pause in our busyness and thank God for the gifts he has given us and “forget not all his benefits”, as David put it in Psalm 103.
Shortly we’ll be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Winsley School in the Palladian Academy Trust, so, as you can imagine, the excitement is mounting!
Think how many children have been members of a school over half a century, from nervous four year olds to worldly wise year 6’s, all with their stories of laughter, tears, friendships, favourite teachers, school trips, achievements, ups and downs. What amazing places schools are and what a privilege it is to carry these fragile, beautiful lives for a few years and help them flourish. So much to be grateful for, so much to celebrate!

They will celebrate Your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of Your righteousness.
Psalm 145:7

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day”.
Henri Nouwen, from Here and Now

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