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Editorial: What is Freedom?

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Returning to Freedom

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Like Treasure: A Letter On Freedom and Decision-Making

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Field Notes: Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon

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We’ve Found Freedom: Two Reflections

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Creation in Six Swatches

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Experiencing Venn’s latest resource: Welcoming the Sabbath

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October 2023 Edtn
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Editorial: Christ and the Artist

Donald Goodhall

I once wrote a song that surprised me. I’d never composed something like it before. The lyrics were dark, confessional, soundings of grief. Layers of foreboding minor chords grounded the aching melody.

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October 2023 Edtn
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Field Notes: David James

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June 2021 Edtn
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Songs to Work To

Donald Goodhall

First things, take it off shuffle. Please! This playlist is one to be played through in order (and best with a three-second crossfade).

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Common Ground
April 2020 Edtn
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Songs and Hymns for Easter

Donald Goodhall

Venn’s Residential Fellowship Director, worship leader, and musician, Donald Goodhall, has prepared a playlist of hymns and songs to help guide us through these days of the Holy Triduum. You’ll find the full playlist on Spotify. Search for Venn Foundation, Songs and Hymns for Easter or follow this link.

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