None of us were looking forward to today. We were required to give group presentations about what we have learned on the trip and what we will do with these new found insights when we return. It felt like homework, but like many other homework assignments we have had it turned out to be so worthwhile. It was wonderful to hear other people's insights from the trip and realize how many different ways this has helped all of us grow in our faith. This trip has helped us all get back to the core of who we are as a people of faith. We are to be about loving God and neighbor, and the Wesleys reminded us that grace leads the way. In seminary, we read tons of books about the founders of the Methodist movement, but until this trip they were just characters in a book. Now, they are living breathing people who struggled with what this faith calls us to do and be. They are peopled who realize methods like prayer, fasting, scripture reading, and acts of mercy/justice help us grow into the image of God. Pretty awesome people to look to as powerful examples of Christ followers.
After we finished our group assignments, we toured the Salisbury Cathedral, which has been the backdrop of our life this last week. It was started in 1220, but incredibly it only took 38 years to build (we will be seeing the Yorkminster later this trip whose building also began in 1220, but took 250 years to complete). We heard a boys' choir and their angelic voices raised us up to God. We could not help thinking of our boys and hope they will always want to sing praises to God with the same passion. We ended our evening with a trip to something a little more modern, the movie theater. Seeing Robin Hood while in England was pretty fun, especially since we drove by Nottingham a few days ago.
Love and peace to you all!!!
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