Advent: A Weekly Devotional
Advent is the first season of the Christian year, a time of anticipation and joy in which we slow down to remember God’s coming—his advent—in...
19
Nov
Common Ground
19
Nov
From the Tradition: Learning from the Beguines
A few years ago while I was on holiday, a friend put before me an article and encouraged me to read it. It was a...
18
Nov
Field Notes: Rachel Kitchens
Rachel Kitchens is on staff at Venn Foundation, offering Spiritual Direction on the Residential Fellowship, and teaching on Summer Conference. She grew up in Atlanta,...
22
Oct
Common Ground Editorial: October 2021
In the past year, many of us will have spent more time at home than in any other context. With the impact of lockdowns and...
22
Oct
The Hope of Home in a Homeless Society
I bought my house eight years ago. This was such a gift. After years of renting and rotating housemates, I just couldn’t handle the transience...
22
Oct
Photo Essay: Making a Home, an Expanded Vision
I think that home is about what happens within the four walls, but it reaches outside of them also. This can be true whether you have a permanent structure...
22
Oct
A Tale of Two Tables
Mark Barnard is a lecturer at St John's Theological College, a Senior Priest at St James Anglican Church in Māngere Bridge, and a member of...
22
Oct
Home is Where the Art is
Wandering up the gentle curve of Cape Horn Road with our new “lockdown diversion” skateboards under our arms, Benji stopped and pointed down. “Look Dad...
22
Oct
Field Notes: Hannah Chapman
Hannah Chapman is an Adjunct Teaching Fellow for Venn, focussed on integrating te aō Māori through the educational contexts and helping to foster Venn’s engagement...
22
Oct
From the Tradition: John Cassian on Restlessness
The driver of the white convertible rests one arm casually on the steering wheel. He has long hair and is wearing bracelets. Next to him...