Welcome to this week’s newsletter!
Earlier this week, we had one of those moments that can easily trigger alarm — a small, unexpected issue that demanded attention, calm judgement, and swift action. The sort of moment where it’s very easy to focus on what went wrong, ask why it happened, or start scanning for fault rather than solution.
But something else happened too.
People stepped in. Quietly. Competently. The kitchen staff were exceptional — professional, flexible, and utterly child-centred. The Diocese were equally superb: measured, responsive, and reassuring. No drama. No noise. Just good people doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons.
It reminded me of a simple parable. A man once complained that his house had a cracked window. Friends arrived, tools in hand, fixed it, and left. Later, someone pointed out that the house was warm, full of food, laughter, and light — and that the cracked pane had only ever mattered because everything else was already so good.
Moments like this are a reminder of how easy it is to search for change, improvement, or fault — and how much harder, but more important, it is to pause and recognise what already works. Strong systems. Calm leadership. People who care. A community that pulls together when it matters.
As we move through a busy February — with school events, services, muddy days, and celebrations — it feels worth holding onto that perspective. Not ignoring issues when they arise, but resisting the urge to let them eclipse the bigger picture.
Because when you step back, what we have here is something worth valuing.
Thanbk you all for your trust, and continued support.
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