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Welcome to the April edition of Churches Together in Cumbria's Newsletter.

A Thought ( with thanks to Richard Rohr and CAC)

In our churches and community groups, we can be convinced that “they” (whoever “they” are) are the entirety of the problems, we can project onto a scapegoat (holding the system complicit by association) It takes great spiritual and psychological maturity to recognize and break the cycle.

There is what is known as liminal space—the space of sitting with our truths; the place of mystery, the unknown; Instead of projecting outward or looking for resolution, we sit, breathe through the issues, give in to vulnerability, not blaming, not finger-pointing, but engage in honest truth-telling On the threshold between what was and what will be, we unburden ourselves of our fierce, dogged determination to control the outcome of other people’s opinions of us, and our insistence to do things the way they ‘ought to be done ‘ and there the ‘alchemy’ happens.

In liminal space, we discover a formlessness that blurs the intersection of diversity and unity. The ambitious cry of, “’til all are one!” somehow morphs in liminal space and we realize we all are already one.

New Bookkeeper required for COWC

Carlisle One World Centre is looking for a volunteer bookkeeper to assist with the charity’s finances.

Carlisle One World Centre (COWC) is a local charity addressing global issues. We aim to:

• Raise awareness of the interconnectedness of local and global issues, and how our actions – as individuals, as communities and as a nation – affect the world
• Educate people of all ages about the issues facing people in developing countries
• Support the economically and socially deprived, both locally and globally
• Campaign for justice throughout the world through a programme of education, awareness-raising and practical activities.

Carlisle Fairtrade Group and Carlisle Refugee Action Group (CRAG) are within our remit.

Expressions of interest are invited by email to cowc.treasurer@gmail.com - please include why you are interested in the role and any relevant experience. We will then make contact with you.