Black Prom

A walk to St John's to celebrate the Eucharist the morning. The church's full array of chairs has been returned to use in the usual serried ranks. More than is needed for Sundays, but there's going to be or there has been a big funeral, and it's now permissible to accommodate larger numbers of masked mourners again. 

Aesthetically it's displeasing, after a year with no more than two dozen chairs spaced out safely, revealing the colour and beauty of the wooden floor. There are gains and losses with every change.

Clare cooked a delicious blackcurrant and apple crumble for pudding to follow salmon, veg and rice at lunch. After a walk I started work on next week's Morning Prayer by writing a reflection on the set Gospel of the day. Words and insights seem to come easily at the moment. That's always a blessing if it happens.

After supper the BBC Prom showcasing the music three black composers played by the multi ethnic Chinoke! Orchestra and featuring pianist Jenifer Kenneh Mason in her prom debut performance. Utterly delightful, fresh music. What a night!+