A Pocketful of Hope

'A warm and wise read for those feeling hopeful or hopeless, or somewhere in between.' - The Rev Canon Kate Bottley

We live in an age where more and more people are saying something like, 'I'm not religious, but I am spiritual'. 'Hope' isn't just a nice idea - it can be life-changing and at the very least, an empowering lens to navigate troubled times and transcend daily stress.

Hope, alongside the idea of a higher power, can help people feel less alone and more supported, especially when the world turns on its head, which can happen at any point. It is well-known through history that during troubled waters and periods of change, whether that be a pandemic, the loss of a loved one or simply someone's lack of purpose, people turn to religion for the answers.

Reverend Pat Allerton is here to lead us through the different themes and issues of modern life, showing us that Hope is always there. He leads us though topics such as Anxiety, Acceptance, Connection, Forgiveness, Grief, Love, Togetherness, Trust and Uncertainty to prove to us that Hope is the answer even in the darkest of times.

“A warm and wise read for those feeling hopeful or hopeless, or somewhere in between.”

-- The Rev Canon Kate Bottley

Pat Allerton grew up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot, actor or surgeon. However, a spiritual awakening at the age of 18 turned his life upside down and his journey towards the priesthood began.

Pat was ordained in 2010 and now ministers at St. Peter's Church in Notting Hill where he devotes his time to helping people explore life's big questions. Following the closure of places of worship as part of the nationwide lockdown in response to the coronavirus, Pat visited residential streets and hospitals in London on his 3-wheel cargo bike to deliver a hymn and a prayer through speakers. He became known as 'The Portable Priest' and is credited with spreading a message of hope in the city.

'A warm and wise read for those feeling hopeful or hopeless, or somewhere in between.' - The Rev Canon Kate Bottley We live in an age where more and more people are saying something like, 'I'm not religious, but I am spiritual'. 'Hope' isn't just a nice idea - it can be life-changing and at the very least, an empowering lens to navigate troubled times and transcend daily stress. Hope, alongside the idea of a higher power, can help people feel less alone and more supported, especially when the world turns on its head, which can happen at any point. It is well-known through history that during troubled waters and periods of change, whether that be a pandemic, the loss of a loved one or simply someone's lack of purpose, people turn to religion for the answers. Reverend Pat Allerton is here to lead us through the different themes and issues of modern life, showing us that Hope is always there. He leads us though topics such as Anxiety, Acceptance, Connection, Forgiveness, Grief, Love, Togetherness, Trust and Uncertainty to prove to us that Hope is the answer even in the darkest of times.

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