It has become increasingly obvious that the world around us is changing.

The weather here is hotter and there are orcas reported in greater numbers off the Farnes (if it goes on like this, there will be no need to go to the Caribbean).

Political stability has given way to a dizzying series of Prime Ministers and new political parties. Even the usually hidden feeling that England will only just make it out of the group stages in the World Cup has been replaced by a sense that this might just be our time.

And as for the general state of the world and oil prices, the less said the better.

Yet, in all this confusion, there are some things that stay the same. On Friday, the crowning of the Salmon Queen will take place for the 80th time.

Despite changing attitudes and interests over time, the people of Tweedmouth and of Berwick and beyond will gather for the event.

Although the event only started in 1947, it falls in St Boisil’s feast week, a saint who lived in the mid-600s. There is depth to time and it assures us that some things remain unchanged.

The human qualities of justice, hope and fellowship are mirrored in those perfected in Jesus. They date back to the very Creation itself.

Life may seem changing and uncertain, but God’s love endures for ever.

Phil Rowett

Tweedmouth Church

I came to Berwick in 1985 to teach at Longridge Towers. I still live in the town, but only teach occasionally now. I have recently retired as Safety Officer at Berwick Rangers and am concentrating my time on writing in private and speaking in public. I have been a member of Tweedmouth Church for nearly 35 years and have been a Reader for the last 12, which means I lead services, preach and take funerals.