As I am writing this there is an act of worship going on in Trafalgar Square, London, as part of the "One & Other" project. www.oneandother.co.uk
A brave man is standing on the fourth plinth and leading an hour's worship, including Holy Communion. What an oasis in the middle of the city. The service is being streamed via webcam and so the total number of participantrs in the service may be many more than the small crowd gathered by the plinth.
I have been reminded by the actions of some of the people in Trafalgar Square that the Word of God is not always received in the same way by everyone who hears it. There are those in the crowd who are standing respectfully, heads bowed in prayer, many who have come particularly to show support for the speaker. Some passers-by have stopped and are genuinely interested and listening to the proceedings. Yet others are hurrying past, intent on going about their own daily business and completely oblivious to what is going on. I pray that everyone who has passed by that plinth today or watched the service online may feel the soft touch of God in their lives. There in the midst of the city, the presence of God is being affirmed today. For God is everywhere with us, in quiet sanctuary or noisy street.