Reflections on Wendell Berry by the Revd Joe Knight

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Our meeting on 15th October 2020 was led by the Revd Joe Knight who used Zoom to share his thoughts on “Wendell Berry: Poetry, Creation and the Renewal of Rural Life”. Joe's talk was illustrated with beautiful images of rural life credited to Eric Ravilious (1903 - 1942).

Joe’s talk reflects upon the impact of Wendell Berry’s writing, work and advocacy for local economies and environmental justice. Presented as a letter, it references connections with ministry in the Forest of Dean, and considers Berry’s challenge that big problems have small, local and communal solutions.

This session led onto a very intersting discussion and questions as well as further reflection on how local initiatives can inspire change for the benefit of our place, the land and its people.

click here to view the presentation and discussion afterwards

Attendees

Revd Joe Knight

Alison Talbot

Revd Julie and Ernest Nelson

Jerry and Sue Barr

Peter and Brenda Emberson

Revd Dan Papworth

Revd Dan Button

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Revd Arthur Champion

 
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