When I was talking to someone from the church the other day she was saying how she had been inspired by her enforced ‘lockdown’ to do some painting of the nature around her. I said how nice it would be to be able to see her art work when we are able to meet again.
That made me think of all the other people in church and our community who are in lockdown and may be using their talents to pass the time during this extraordinary situation, to make things, paint, draw, write, take photographs, etc., and I thought it would be wonderful to have an exhibition of all the things we did during this time once the situation is over and we can all gather together, a bit like the essay ‘What I did during the summer holidays’ that the children do when they return to school after the summer holidays!
I challenge you to think about what you could do during this enforced lockdown. If you are gardening, could you do a photo diary of how your garden progresses over the next few months? If you can write poetry or inspiring prayers – could you save them for us to read? Perhaps you paint or draw, or enjoy colouring in these beautiful patterns we have available nowadays. (I have some on pdf - should anyone wish me to forward them to you by post or email please let me know). Maybe you knit, crochet, do patchwork or embroidery? Maybe you make beautiful cards, or items with paper and card or glass?
Obviously at this stage we cannot say when we would have an exhibition in Tannadice church, but this will be arranged and intimated once this coronavirus situation has passed and life gets back to normal – it would give us an opportunity also to catch up with friends and neighbours over a cup of tea/coffee and a cake whilst embracing and admiring the talents of our friends and the community around us.
I hope that we all stay safe and healthy during this time and look forward to seeing everyone again once this crisis has passed. Please remember that you can contact myself, the minister or any of the Elders in the meantime for a chat or if you have any concerns.
God bless and take care.
Elizabeth Bridson
Session Clerk, Oathlaw Tannadice Church.