REGIONAL Minister the Revd Mary Taylor writes:- "A YBA highlight of last year was being inspired by Ruth Rice (pictured) at our YBA Assembly. Ruth is the founder of RenewWellbeing, which helps churches open spaces of welcome and inclusion. She shared her passion to see churches reduce isolation and increase well-being in every community. Feeling lonely is a common experience for many people, both within and beyond our churches. Ruth challenged us about being communities that practise hospitality in all sorts of ways.
In our Lent focus for 2019 we continued the conversation about loneliness and welcome by following the Bible Society’s Lent journey. The 6 studies, for individual reflection or for use as a group, looked at the words of Jesus from the cross.
Each one was an invitation – to forgiveness, service, hope, family, trust and empathy."
(Copyright: Images used courtesy of the Bible Society. YBA Assembly photo - Ruth Rice)
"A YBA highlight of last year was being inspired by Ruth Rice (pictured) at our YBA Assembly. Ruth is the founder of 
In our Lent focus for 2019 we continued the conversation about loneliness and welcome by following the Bible Society’s Lent journey. The 6 studies, for individual reflection or for use as a group, looked at the words of Jesus from the cross.
