On Saturday September 20, eight people from SAGE, an Oxford Christian environmental group, traveled to Keynsham to participate in a Green weekend and preach at small congregations in the parish of St. John.
We had lunch in the church hall and then spent time arranging the rest of the weekend.
We set up a table for SAGE in the Baptist church
and the Methodist church.
Our host is the Vicar of St John's Church. Much of the building is from the 14th century, though the pews with doors on them date from just 200 years ago.
The churches in the area had interesting banners. One featuring Noah's Ark and another creation.
While going through a park in the center of Keynsham, we saw Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species,
We even saw several hot air balloons. They are made in nearby Bath and are often seen overhead.
Finally we gathered for a harvest service
We had a community lunch and gathered in the farm yard for a group photo. I am on the end right.
The stained glass windows are from much earlier.
The churches in the area had interesting banners. One featuring Noah's Ark and another creation. During the afternoon we went for a walk.
We visited the ruins of the local abby.
While going through a park in the center of Keynsham, we saw Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species,
A fish ladder up the rapids of the stream that runs through the park,
And a marvelous spider web.
We even saw several hot air balloons. They are made in nearby Bath and are often seen overhead.On Sunday we fanned out across the parish and preached from Colossians 1:19-22 with an emphasis on the creation that was accomplished through Jesus.
Finally we gathered for a harvest service 
at a local farm
We had a community lunch and gathered in the farm yard for a group photo. I am on the end right.
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