Broadheath School Summer Pilgrimage

A mixed group of 16 pupils from Broadheath CofE joined Ian C and Sue B on a fun and informative short pilgrimage around the fields near school last week.

Despite the dodgy weather we were able to stop, think and pray at several stations along the way, including the Rectory Field Oak, the new orchard, the friendly donkeys, the colourful penguins and the restful meadows. We even left our mark at one point by building a small cairn of stones. The variety of environments and vistas we enjoyed in such close proximity to the school and church reminded us of the richness of God’s world.

Our pilgrimage ended at our very own church where we wrote prayer postcards which were consumed by fire – then created individual Pilgrim Badges to show our faith and endurance. Finally, each Pilgrim was awarded a Christ Church Galleon sticker. Not exactly the scallop shell of Santiago de Compostella; but as the Rectory tree reminds us, from tiny acorns….

Many thanks are due to teachers Sarah Holt & Nicky Phillips, as well as good-humoured and tireless pilgrims!

Ian Craigan