Wear Your Faith Fortnight

WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WHEN YOU #WEARYOURFAITH?

I love carrying my Bible with me in my basket when I’m out and about and working with volunteers on The Promised Land. It has a lovely bright flowery cover and I’m often asked if it’s a Bible and why I carry it. I carry it so I can have God’s living word available at all times and to share with others.” Katie

If I think of how often I'm stood waiting to pick up the kids, seeing the same supermarket cashiers, or chatting to neighbours over the fence, having a non-verbal way of showing my faith would be a great conversation starter." Jo I often wear a rosary bracelet, with a powerful image of Jesus’ face carved into a metal cross. It provides a constant reminder to me of my need to pray, but also serves as an outward sign of my faith to all those I meet throughout my work.” Tim

My experience of first wearing a faith symbol (clerical collar) was that it was terrifying. When I first went out in public as a deacon I thought everyone would stare and I’d be abused. Instead most people smile. It opens lots of doors and lots of conversations. I still find it hard sometimes because I’m shy but God certainly used it.” Father Lee I was at the seaside with my family this summer and noticed a group of teenagers near us. One was wearing a Christian symbol on a pendant. I asked him, “What does that symbol mean to you?” and he shared how he had very recently come to faith. He explained that no-one else in his family had a faith, but that he had woken up one day with the strong sense that Jesus was with him, and had started attending church. It was great to be able to connect with him through the symbol he wore, and encourage him in his faith journey.” Ben