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Above All Love: A Foundation of Faith Dear friends in Christ, Welcome. This space exists for one reason: love — the love of God poured out in Jesus Christ, the love we are called to extend to one another, and to the world. There are many voices clamouring for our attention. Here, you will find the rhythm of one heart seeking to follow the way of Love — a faith rooted not in tradition for its own sake, but in the living, active, self-giving love at the heart of the Gospel. Three truths have become my anchors. The first is the Living Word. Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh. Apart from Him, the true God cannot be fully known. In Jesus, we see the face of a God who is Love, and whose Gospel is the path of Peace. The second is the Gift of Grace. Salvation is found by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. Grace is a gift — unearned, freely given, and life-changing. The third is the Way of Love. It is our joy and our calling to follow Him. Thou...
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Bible Verses for Lent

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Used with kind permission from Included by Grace
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Tunes I'm into in this season: There was Jesus - Zach Williams and Dolly Parton

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Simply Fellowship Episode 2

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Zacchaeus WELCOME Welcome to Above All Love. This is Simply Fellowship — the Good News, quietly told. This is a gentle space. No pressure, no performance. You don't have to have it together to be here. You don't have to be respectable, or popular, or have a good reputation. You're welcome exactly as you are, wherever you are reading this. If you need to take a break, step away and come back later — that's completely fine. There's no right way to be here. Just be here. HYMN We begin with a hymn verse. Read it slowly. You might want to sit with each line before moving on. Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. PRAYER Loving God, Thank you for seeking us out — even when we have climbed our own trees to watch from a distance, not daring to get too close. Help us to hear you calling our name today. Give us the courage to come down and welcome you in. May we...
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Bronze Gateway: Week 9 Update! 🌟

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​It’s Sunday, which means it is time to check in and see how I’m progressing with my Mencap Gateway Bronze Award. Week 9 has been all about movement, reflection, and staying organized. ​Here is a look at what I’ve been up to this week: ​ 1. Volunteering: Walk for Autism 👟 ​I’m currently in the planning stages for the Walk for Autism . I plan on joining a walk with friends from No6 one stop shop in late April as well as my virtual walks. It’s exciting to see the logistics coming together! ​ 2. Fitness: Nature Walk 🌿 ​There is nothing like a bit of fresh air to clear the head. My fitness focus this week was more nature walking to get those steps in. Spring has sprung!  ​ 3. Hobby: The Digital Parish & Daily Office 📖 ​My hobby continues to be a source of quiet reflection. I have been practicing daily prayer using the Northumbria Office . ​ Activity: I’ve been documenting my reflections right here in relation to my faith connecting my digital...
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Weekly Evidence — Week 8 (Mencap Gateway Programme)

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1. Volunteering — Walk for Autism This week's volunteering continues to be centred around the Walk for Autism.  Sponsor here! 2. Fitness — Nature Walk For fitness this week I've been getting out for a nature walk.  3. Hobby — The Digital Parish & Daily Office My hobby this week has been continuing with The Digital Parish and the Daily Office. I've been using the Northumbria Community Office for daily prayer and documenting my reflections here on the blog. This rhythm has been a real anchor. This week also brought some significant movement in my online ministry. I revisited my Simply Fellowship idea — the dream of launching an in-person meeting — and sat with some honesty about where I actually am right now. With my autism, social anxiety, and the realities of family and work-life balance, an in-person meeting simply isn't the right step at this moment. Maybe it will be one day. Maybe it won't. And I'm learning to be at peace with not ...
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Simply Fellowship Episode 1 Mary and Martha

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  WELCOME "Welcome to Above All Love. I'm David, and this is Simply Fellowship — the Good News, quietly told. This is a gentle space. No pressure, no performance. You don't have to have it together to be here. You don't have to believe the right things or feel the right feelings. You're welcome exactly as you are, wherever you are listening to this. If you need to move, fidget, or pause and come back later — that's completely fine. There's no right way to be here. Just be here." HYMN "We're going to begin with a hymn. I'll read it rather than sing it — one verse, slowly. You might want to just listen, or read along, or simply close your eyes. Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light." PRAYER "Let's pray together. Loving God, Thank you for bringing us together in this moment — wherever we each are. He...
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Week 7 — Weekly Mencap Gateway Post

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  Mencap Gateway Week 7 Evidence Checklist Sunday check-in · approx. 5 minutes   Sunday reflection on advocacy, faith, community, and daily life Here's this week's evidence checklist and reflection. It's been a full, tender week — plans changed, ideas grew quieter and warmer, and small acts of advocacy continued behind the scenes. As always, progress isn't always loud. Section 1 🚶 Volunteering — Walk for Autism Evidence:   This week's advocacy and visibility work for Walk for Autism: Fundraising link posted on the   No. 6 One Stop Shop Facebook group   to reach a wider local audience. Used the   @highlight   feature to boost the post's reach and engagement. Section 2 🌿 Fitness — Nature Walk Evidence: Pictures of walk around the Scottish Bird Gardens in Lauder. Section 3 📖 Hobby — The Digital Parish & Daily Office Activity Daily prayer using the   Northumbria Community Office , with reflections on faith and life on this blog. This week also ...
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