Expressing and Living our Vision
The poem Expressing and Living our Vision was written by Lord Hylton, the only Founder of the Centre still alive, and one of Ammerdownï Trustees, to try and put into words the remarkable vision that has helped Ammerdown be a blessing to so many people over the years.
A garden of joy and delight
A spring of living water
A tent of welcome. A door of acceptance
A shared table of bread and wine
A meal to satisfy our common needs
A precious jar of healing ointment
A listening ear
A holy space, open to all
An invitation to the dance
A word of hope, encouragement and good news
A memorial to the victims of war and violence
A remembrance of humble saving power
A burning bush of unquenchable fire
A tangible sign of hidden salvation
A cross-roads and meeting point
A window, open towards heaven
A bridge of peace
A house of friendship
A Noah’s Ark, a ship of fools
An encounter of personal faiths
and shared traditions
A shelter from the storm
A blessing on life’s journey
Lord Hylton 2006