As we stand on the threshold of the first Month of a New Year, it is uncertain what lies beyond this fabulous new open doorway.
Another year, of umpteen millions of opportunities, the potential is boundless, and transcendent!
And so, if we and as we, release fears, doubts, limitations, this is impossible, miser mentalities and expectations; we create and open up an internal space for favour: for boundless ever resplendent dynamics of the I AM I™ light, to light the path ahead.
Let’s endeavour to be a spark of light, of hope and consolation, for the dark and troubled areas of our cities, streets, lane, byways and footpaths.
Patrollers give back. They give their time, and offer their skills, without a charge, and can be seen out on your streets in all types of weather conditions. The benefits are rewarding and worth it. “If we can make a difference for even one person,” says one patroller.
And that is what it is really about, the willingness to help to make a difference for safer streets and more peaceful neighbourhoods, communities, and world.
Every act of care and kindness matters
Most people would say they care about what is going on in society, that they are deeply concerned about the levels of violence and crimes, especially youth knife crimes and deaths. However care and kindness is more than just worrying and talking about these atrocities.
Care and kindness means taking action, doing something to contribute. Care and kindness is about giving back. And one of the most needed thing one can do is to enrol as a volunteer for change, to become a visible ‘Beneficial Prescence’ on the streets, in the neighbourhoods, communities , and open spaces of our cities.
I am appealing for New Volunteers to patrol the streets of Bristol. Though not often, we sometimes patrol other areas of the country and even abroad. You can make a difference. Training and high viz jackets are provided. *In certain circumstances and conditions PPP discretionary travel imbursements might apply. (*subject to funds availability)
YOUR CITY NEEDS YOU
Please sign up today. Use the CONTACT US page below to leave your interest and your contact details, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
New PEACEMAKERS SAFETY HELPLINE COMING SOON!!!!
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For it is at December that the Christmas tree goes up, with its bright, sparkly lights, and jingle bells songs; the warmth of fireplaces, and the delicious scent of spiced hot-toddies.. of cinnamon, cloves, lemon mingled with rum, brandy or whisky.. fills the air around pretty Christmas Markets stalls usually held in the centre of many downtown this time of year.
It has long been acknowledged that though December is not really the authentic time period that the boy Jesus was born, nevertheless, it is the month that has been designated on the calendar for us to commemorate his miraculous birth, and the wonderful stories these offers us.
And it is this Christmas Story that gives the narrative for the endearing nativity scene, where we see Joseph, and a young mother and her child neatly tucked in warm swaddling clothes lying in a manger in a stable, along with angels, shepherds, and animals. A Saviour to earth has come. And it is these stories which creates the backdrop for our carols today.
December, there are beautiful festive lights everywhere in lands far, and near. It is the season for shopping for presents, exchange of gifts, visiting with loved ones and friends, eating grand, and more than usual merriment.
December, represents a time when things of nature sleep, hidden within roots, boughs, clouds, and buildings as well as the realm of soul. And within the hush of this hidden dark there is also an unfolding, as the planet, nature and species, having turned inwards, unveil a freshness, so that out of the dark and hidden appear new inspiration, new directions, and hopefully for us humans, a deeper understanding of what was, what is, and what could be.
PEACEMAKERS Chief Reverend Dr Dawnecia Palmer wish to thank Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary Superintendent,
There were hundreds of police officers stationed in the city, and in and around Old Market, Easton. They had enhanced stop and search powers under Section 60 and Section 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.
Thankfully, in Bristol as in other parts of the country, the right-wing protesters did not show up. Instead, over a thousand individuals made up of residents, and groups from various communities, coming from across the city, they gathered on the street and pavements in Old Market in solidarity, for fairness and justice for asylum seekers, and all peoples.
Dawnecia Palmer and other Patrol members are expected to meet outside City Hall on College Green at 3pm to pray prayers of peace, for healing and redemption for the city, in light of the disruptive breakout of violence both on the Green and at Castle Park over the weekend of 3rd/4th August, during protest demonstration held in these two places, as well as across the UK.
PEACEMAKERS believe prayers can and does make a diffrence – and to quote its Commissioner – ‘if even to create a dent.‘ She Invites anyone who believes in prayer, believes that prayer can make a ‘good’ difference, wishes to see an end to violence in our city, and long for safety on our streets and home, to come along to pray.
