Weather report: very misty, thinning gradually

We had yet another chat with Bristol Baptist College about what happens next. Somehow despite us telling them we would be graduating with a diploma on several occasions, it was only when Jon spoke to them this week that this was finally understood. We will now be studying our third year over three years but will be in discussion with them again as to the finer points of how this will actually work in practice.

We are also speaking to a small church, who do not have a pastor at the moment, about the potential for a placement with them during our time at college. Although it is early days yet, we do need to have something in place before term starts mid-September.

The End Is Finally Upon Us

OK, so IT IS FINISHED! After two years of hard work, far too much serious reading, long essays, stressful exams, late nights, early mornings, managing family/college/church life, silliness, fun, friendships and fatigue, we received our invisible diplomas today - the folders look good but are empty! The real ones will follow in the Autumn once the University of Gloucestershire accredits them, but the awards ceremony took place today so that we can all celebrate together before we go our separate ways. Many students are leaving this weekend to either return home for the summer, or going on to their mission work (wherever that may be.)
It was really strange saying goodbye to people, knowing that we're planning on staying in the area for at least one more year, but also knowing that we won't be seeing them nearly every day anymore.
We have come so far in these two short years, not least moving out of London! Our time at Redcliffe has been a truly valuable and precious experience. We've learned so much about ourselves, about God and about our faith. We're richer people for having come here, and we're going to really miss the friends that we have made in our time here. (So if they're reading this - we love you all - thank you!)