Kings Norton Parish
Part of the Church of England
The Parish Church of St Nicolas, Kings Norton, incorporating Hawkesley Church LEP
The Parish Magazine : November 2024
From The Editor
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To whet your appetite, here are this month's Editorial and a glimpse of some of the articles which await you in the current issue. Older copies, published more than three months ago, are available free of charge here.
Bertrand Russell, the renowned British philosopher, once remarked, ‘War does not determine who is right, only who is left.’ As the year draws to a close, it is a fitting moment for those of us who have been spared from the ravages of the past century's conflicts to reflect on humanity's propensity for violence and to take stock.
On November 10th at St Nicolas’, we invite you to join us at our 10:30 am service. Together, we will pause to honour not only those who have lost their lives but also those still suffering in the 30 or more armed conflicts currently unfolding across the globe.
This month's issue explores the theme of warfare through two articles. Thelma Mitchell revisits the poignant display of ceramic poppies in London from ten years ago, while Larry Wright provides a thoughtful overview of Christian perspectives on war.
But all is not gloom. In a shift from the sombre to the inspiring, we offer the final chapter of Michael Kennedy's captivating series about influential figures who have their roots in Kings Norton (p.18). Pauline Weaver, meanwhile, offers a commentary on the current state of the heritage skills industry (p.32) and asks how we can continue to care for our historic buildings.
Finally, as the year approaches its end, echoes of Christmas are not far away, even though Advent does not start until next month (1st December this year). For those eager to plan festive activities, M.G.M. presents a comprehensive guide to all the must-see shows available in Birmingham this winter (p.36).
