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  • Inspirational Conversations: How to change the world

    Last week I had some inspirational conversations on Sunday with David Kenvyn, who is the verger at St Mary’s and one of the servers.

    David was talking about his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement.

    Now, lots of people in the UK can rightly think of themselves as part of that struggle, but David has been stuck right into it all his life. Indeed, he had first hand memories of Nelson Mandela and Trevor Huddleston.

    I found the whole conversation hugely inspiring and made me think a lot about the amazing gifts that people have to offer around the altar in St Mary’s.

    If you want a bit of inspiration, take a look at the videos.

    Forum conversation with David Kenvyn, talking about his involvement with the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.

    Forum conversation with David Kenvyn, discussing setting up libraries and sending books to South Africa.

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9 responses to “Cartwheels in the nave”

  1. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Why did none of us do this after the consecration? 🙂

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  2. kelvin Avatar
    kelvin

    Are you claiming that none of us did?

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  3. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    I wouldn’t presume to claim that something hadn’t happened at St Mary’s — there are few places where the phrase ‘never say never’ has been more appropriate. If such a thing did happen, I’m sorry to have not seen it with my own eyes and impressed that anyone had the energy left.

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  4. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    Charming! I hope he doesn’t get into trouble for it!

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  5. Zebadee Avatar
    Zebadee

    We expect nothing less from the Cathedral. A new by-law should make this clear that acrobatics take place each Sunday led by the Provost

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  6. Hilary Avatar
    Hilary

    How athletic. Who can do this now I ask in their more mature years?

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  7. kelvin Avatar
    kelvin

    I can simply report that some of the servers at St Mary’s are very athletic and are known to visit local gymnasia, the better to improve their skills for serving.

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  8. PamB Avatar
    PamB

    Is this the Verging version of 360s?

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    1. kelvin Avatar
      kelvin

      It is, thought hte real trick is to do it with a smoking thurible in your hand.

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