Fleur Patten of Ely Rock Eels (https://www.facebook.com/groups/705193029896924/) asked me along yesterday to bless their collection of painted Grenfell memorial stones (70+ with the names on of those who died as well as other messages of hope and love). The stones are going down to Grenfell today and will be placed in one of the local churches. It was very special to work with the group to first express our love for and desire to bless one another by joining hands, then include the stones in the circle, and then remember that when not just we but God bless, His blessing really makes a difference in bringing hope and new life out of desperate situations. For me it was also a real instance of how in the way society is shaped today the historic church and new forms of social concern and action can work together. Let's not just wait for another tragedy to do more.

The press were there to record the event. See http://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/rocks-with-names-of-grenfell-victims-will-be-taken-to-the-scene-from-ely-1-5560063. A BBC camera-reporter also took some footage: did anyone see it broadcast?

Grateful thanks to the wonderful Bridget Hickish of Ely i magazine for the photo. http://elyimagazine.com/