One of the 'nice', calming jobs which is done each week is arranging the Church Flowers. Even when we were worshipping downstairs in the Hall and Session Room, we always had flowers.
Every Month of the year there is someone responsible for ensuring that there are fresh flowers in Church on Sunday. Every week there is the opportunity for anyone to 'sign-up' to contribute towards the provision of the flowers. For some people it is enough just to give money, but others also like to choose and arrange them personally.
The flowers may be placed in Church in remembrance of someone or something or may just be put there for the sheer joy of seeing God's own creation.
Whatever the reason, they are always special.
Fortunately at KH there is no need to feel that you must be able to 'arrange' flowers in order to make your own statement. There is a varied assortment of vases available for use, and if someone was to feel completely unable to 'do' the flowers they can still provide a bouquet from any of the local florists or even supermarkets which would look good in most of them.
Since returning back upstairs to the Sanctuary, I don't think we have used the same container twice!
Apart from the three depicted here there are also plainer glass and pottery ones available.
All have their own merits.
And of course the flowers themselves are always recycled and taken to those who are either housebound, ill or who just need a token of our love and best wishes.
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