On September 29th, 10 clergy together with 6 wives gathered at the cathedral for our Quiet Day.

Despite the fact that due to circumstances beyond our control no outside person had been found to conduct our day together it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as we spent the time getting to know each other, sharing our joys and frustrations, and learning about the variety of situations we each work in.

The opportunity to worship, pray, talk and eat together and share each others' company was a rich experience which we felt needed to be repeated on a regular basis.  Our number was one short due to the fact that our Archdeacon, Ian Young, who is also the chaplain at Qatar, was recovering from major heart surgery.  He was very much in our prayers.

Thank you to all those of you from St. Christopher's who so generously hosted one or more of the clergy and their wives.

Alan Hayday