tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613585301584630832.post9170872923284270685..comments2024-03-28T09:28:46.253+00:00Comments on North Stoke: thursday, 14th Aprilthelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613585301584630832.post-81204063641652082142016-04-16T06:27:16.294+01:002016-04-16T06:27:16.294+01:00Morning Sharon, I think you are right about domina...Morning Sharon, I think you are right about dominant people taking centre stage but perhaps it is the fault of the people around them voting them into power. I think women need to take more control in certain cases, not just the provision of tea and cakes but a say in the running of the church.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613585301584630832.post-11250443176605546782016-04-15T13:47:27.474+01:002016-04-15T13:47:27.474+01:00When I was growing up, active membership in a vill...When I was growing up, active membership in a village church was a mark almost of respectability. Those who 'never darkened the church door' were somewhat suspect and those who attended only on Christmas and Easter [or the grand occasion of a wedding or funeral] belonged in nearly the same category.<br />'Autonomy' doesn't work well--a church/parish without a 'shepherd' soon falls prey to the most domineering personalities within the group.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613585301584630832.post-35812277942964326712016-04-15T12:36:24.063+01:002016-04-15T12:36:24.063+01:00Yes you are quite right Pat, it is all about terri...Yes you are quite right Pat, it is all about territory, we reckon there should be a village website (there is a history one) in which people can talk on these subjects. I just love wistaria, not quite it's time yet, bluebells still to make a showing, but what a stunning display wistaria always puts up.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613585301584630832.post-21044145236847581002016-04-15T08:55:21.482+01:002016-04-15T08:55:21.482+01:00People on the whole are so territorial aren't ...People on the whole are so territorial aren't they? And it looks such a serene and peaceful churchyard too. I love your header.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com