Beltane In Escomb And Scotland
Alistair makes retreat on Holy Island. He has handed on his leadership of Rock Church, Dunbarton (one of the contenders for Saint Patrick's birthplace) and has inspired a network of some thirty church plants. In contrast to other networks, who trumpet their blueprints but leave a trail of frustrated hopes and relationships, this work of God has grown through humble waiting on God, sensitive intuition and empowering relationships free from stereo-typing and ego. He regards this approach as Celtic.
I attend a reception at the Edinburgh Parliament, hosted by an MSP from Glasgow, for Medical Aid to Palestinians. Speakers could not resist promoting their views on the coming independence referendum. One told jokes, such as this: 'The best way to get everyone to vote against independence is for Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron to say he supports it'. The Palestinians' plight is an international outrage. Our CA&H Way of Life commits us to stand with the poor. It was good to stand with others who stand for the poor.'