Whilst we are bringing our own mugs to church at the Royal Kent School, we are inviting people to share the story behind their mug. If you and your mug have a story, please let us know, and share it!
You can read the stories we have received below.
Richard Bath
I got this from Guildford Cathedral gift shop and it reminds me and us about love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self -control – and the cross is just something extra!
(Our St Andrew’s @4 service on 13 October was about the Fruit of the Spirit, which are on Richard’s mug…)
Adele Wright
A Mug’s Story
I’m usually sitting on a shelf amongst Cosy Bear, Spots, Memories and Best. These are all mugs my owner Adele uses depending on how she is feeling on a particular day.
I feel quite chuffed because I’m often her go to mug when she needs some peace and quiet over a cuppa. It reminds her that God is close, he is in control, and this always makes her smile. Suffice to say other people see me too!
Patrick Davies
When I was training for ordination at Trinity College in Bristol, I would often take a walk across Durdham Downs to Clifton Village during our weekly quiet morning – a dedicated time of silence, for prayer and reflection. I would usually find a nice little coffee shop, and spend an hour or so with a book and a mug.
My favourite place served its drinks in these mugs, which were made locally – so when I came to leave from college I bought myself one – which now serves to remind me of the importance and joy of slowing down and spending time in quiet with God.