🎄 A Christmas Journey — More than Miles, A Message of Light
On Monday 1st December (reserve: Monday 8th), Rachel Rongong, the Headteacher of St Michael’s CE, will lace up her trainers and run an astonishing 24 miles — connecting our Church of England primary schools across Chorley and beyond. I love this.
But this isn’t just a run. It’s a pilgrimage of purpose — a moving celebration of Advent, the season where we wait, we hope, and we prepare. Like the shepherds journeying under starry skies, Rachel’s route will wind from school to school, carrying with her messages of peace, joy, and goodwill.
As she passes our school, we’ll be:
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Sending a prayer of blessing to be carried on to the next school
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Giving a big cheer from the kids
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And perhaps even sending a staff member to join a leg of the journey!
In a world often rushing towards Christmas, this reminds us that Advent is a journey, not a race — and one best shared with others.
As Gandalf once said (with surprisingly Advent-ish wisdom):
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
So let’s use this time to pause, reflect, and pass on the light — one prayer, one smile, one mile at a time, adn wish Rachel all the very best!
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