We love the place, O Lord

St Chrysostom’s Church is loved by many people, not only by regular worshippers but also by visitors, those with connections here, and people of our community. As we approach the day when we thank God for our church building and celebrate its ‘birthday’ here is a selection of Haiku five different people have written about St Chrysostom’s:

 

 

Within these stone walls

The Architect of my soul

Quietly visits me

 

Our house: the roof is thick

Within, the fire and family

That draw us back

 

Look at the windows

Look how colourful they are

Go on, see yourself

  

 

On days when the world

Has been brusque with me, and cold

Here, a sanctuary

 

 

In this green parish

Urban pilgrims can find peace.

All are welcome here.

 

These haiku come from ‘A selection of haiku for St Chrysostom’s Church’ available from Church.

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