We held our final session looking into the Kindler booklet, Answering that of God, on 14 July. There was only a small attendance but it was a useful evening. We decided to have a break in August then start with a new study topic in September.
On 29 June we had our regular shared lunch. It was a joy to see so many partners present as well as a great range of food, as usual.
On 9 June in our monthly study/sharing evening, based on the Kindlers booklet 'Answering That of God', we considered 'Let your life speak' and we were delighted to be joined by some of our newest attenders, and some long-standing members who have not been to these evenings before. It was a powerful evening as people spoke personally and thoughtfully about how we relate the concept to our lives.
On 14 April our study/sharing evening focused on the chapter on simplicity in the Kindlers booklet, 'Answering that of God'. The group was a small one but there was deep sharing between those who attended on this ever thought-provoking topic.
On 9 April, at the Woking Debate on ‘Local Democracy in Surrey’ held at Woking Football ground, the plans for the reorganisation of Surrey’s local democratic authorities were discussed. Pros and cons were recognised but there was a feeling that residents had not been consulted enough so far about the huge change being proposed from one county council and eleven borough councils to two or three unitary councils.
The food and conversation at the latest of our regular shared lunches, which took place on 23 March, were as enjoyable as ever.
On 19 January the new MP for Woking, Will Forster, came to our shared lunch and very gamely fielded a large number of questions from us whilst trying to eat some food. He had some very interesting things to share about becoming an MP and getting to grips with parliamentary life and his new responsibilities.
On 13 January our study evening was based on the introduction and first chapter of the Kindlers booklet 'Answering That of God, Discovering Spirit Within '. We each had our own perspective on what it meant for our daily life.