Encounter

I am sitting in the library at Ripon Cathedral enjoying the stillness and finishing of my sermon for tomorrow.
There is a beautiful silence surrounding me like an energetic duvet and I suspect if I allow myself a few minutes more I might even meet with God.
This morning we have had a close encounter with the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire. Amongst the many wise things he said was the need to create casual meeting places and the way in which the church used to be and could create opportunities for this happen. I like the idea of the church as a meeting place in a community.
I guess the most profound meeting that takes place, while meet with each other we also meet with God.