If like me, and you feel more of a natural affinity with the academic year, rather than the calendar year, then September always feels like the start of a new year. It is probably down to the fact that I have children of school age so the new school year is always talked about. Now don't get me wrong, I love the summer holidays and spending time with my children, but I have felt a sense of hopeful anticipation as September has arrived. The Covid figures are still scary and I know so many people are still understandably anxious but it is hard not to feel some sort of relief that things are starting back up and we are able to do the things we have missed. For me, welcoming people back into Susanna Wesley House is a huge part of that. It has made me so sad at times to see this amazing community resource sat empty, and although some of the work we do here has continued in other ways, sitting around the table with people, sharing food and conversation, is what I have missed the most. In the last couple of weeks, it has made my soul glad to be able to do this again, and yes, it looks different than it did prior to March 2020, but in essence it is still the same. I want to say that I am excited about what is ahead but it is with caution that we make decisions and plan for the future. We are tentatively dipping our toe in the water of this new way of being. So, if like me, September is your new year, I pray it will be a very happy one, with good food, good conversation, and good company. If you are in need of any of those things, do come and connect with us here at Susanna Wesley House.
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