Dear friendsI'm puzzled by the changing of the clocks, as the evenings seem to get so dark so quickly. Already there's a sense of "drawing in", and those natural spaces of community, whether wandering in Redcatch Park, seeing neighbours whilst outside, or even watching the world go by through our windows, become reduced as the curtains are drawn and we rush in to our homes to escape the cold or - in the case of this week - the rain! I'm also puzzled because, to be honest, it always takes me a few days to get used to the change, and in my head I keep saying "yes but really it's x o'clock"!For some of us, this will be a lovely, cosy time. A chance to put on the heating, get under a blanket in front of the TV, and retreat. For others, this is a heightened time of isolation and loneliness where the rest of the world is locked away. For more, this is a time of difficult choices - do we put the heating on, and if so, can we afford the rest of the bills?Initiatives like our Warm Space cafe try to overcome some of this - a place of warmth and welcome, of conversation and community, of food and fellowship. Gathering as a worshipping community is also so important. Someone said to me today "we are living in Babylon, so much seems to be broken around us". If this is true, how can we be the voices speaking differently? How can we be beacons of light and hope, in a place that is both literally and spiritually dark? This week we celebrate All Saints, remembering the stream of tradition in which we stand, remembering those who have gone before us, remembering those who have, and continue, to pilgrim with us. We remember we are not alone in our journeys of faith - both because of those with whom we share a faith, and because of course we are held by the love of God.Why not come and share the journey this weekend? We gather at 8.30am for our traditional Holy Communion service, and then at 10.30am for a Sung Eucharist, with Sunday Spirit for our young people. You are invited.This week we also hold our Pastoral Care course - a chance to find out more about how to listen care-fully and prayer-fully. It's open to anyone - particularly those who may be called to listen as part of their offering to the church, but for anyone who wants to be more fully equipped in being that beacon of light and hope for others who may need someone to talk to. Let me know if you'd like to come along.With best wishes as everBecky