by Revd Cathy Brazier
January, 2026
Last Sunday, on World Religions Day (18 January), we were invited to reflect on what it means to live well together in a world rich with a diversity of faiths, beliefs and perspectives. At Kimbolton, this is more than an idea — it’s something we practise every day in how we listen, learn and walk alongside one another.
Recently, I was struck by a story of a group of Buddhist monks undertaking what they call The Walk for Peace. They are walking 2,300 miles across the United States, not to make headlines, not to argue a political case, but simply to embody peace. Their message is that real peace begins not in grand gestures alone, but within the quiet places of our own hearts.
Their journey reminds us that peace is not the opposite of disagreement; it is the presence of understanding, compassion and respect even when we see the world differently.
Whether someone identifies as Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, a Humanist, an Atheist — or simply as a person seeking kindness — each of us carries a shared humanity that invites us to build bridges rather than walls.
This week in Chapel, we welcomed our Year 2 pupils from the Prep School, who came ready to listen, reflect and be part of that journey. Their questions and thoughtful silence reminded us that wonder and respect are not traits of adulthood alone — they are seeds planted early, nurtured by spaces where every voice is heard and every presence matters.
As Jesus taught, we are called to love our neighbour — not only those who share our beliefs, our backgrounds or our perspectives, but all whom we encounter with open hearts. This simple but profound invitation shapes how we explore faith here at Kimbolton, and how we learn together in community.
Most of us won’t walk thousands of miles, but each day offers its own small walk for peace: how we speak to one another, how we choose empathy over judgement, and how we act with kindness when no one else is watching. These are the silent, steady steps that awaken peace within and ripple outwards.
May this World Religions Day continue to inspire us — pupils, families, OKs and staff — to choose unity, curiosity and compassion, and to walk gently with one another wherever our journeys take us.
