That was the regular cry of my 3-year-old daughter, Megan, many years ago. It warmed my heart every time she said it-whether we were in the supermarket queue or standing outside her reception class. In fact, during those first few days of school, she’d repeat it three times before walking in, just in case we’d forgotten! Sometimes, she’d say it simply because she needed a cuddle.
Megan understood something deeply profound at such a young age:
We all want to be loved. We all want to be liked. We all want to feel known-especially by someone who matters to us.
In Psalm 139, David expresses something very similar:
‘You have searched me, Lord and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise, you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely
God knows us so well. He sees our anxieties, our challenges, our passions, our hopes and our dreams. And yet, David doesn’t stop there. He invites God to go even deeper:
Search me God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24)
Our prayer for Breathe 2026 is simple: That you would experience the deep peace and joy of being fully known and fully loved by God—and be led into His life-giving ways.
So come. Breathe deeply. Be renewed.
And let God remind you: You are loved. You are liked. You are known.
Angie x.
“I love you, I like you, and I know you.”
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Angie is a wife, mother, Nana, Senior Pastor, speaker, teacher, Lifethrive coach, and Co- director of The Global Leadership Network UKI. She is also the founder of The Breathe Collective, a vibrant, creative, and empowering space designed to help women realize their full potential. Passionate about the transformative power of Jesus in both individuals and communities, Angie believes the church is at the heart of it all. Her days are filled with reading, prayer, strategizing, mentoring, building genuine friendships (not just networking!), and lovingly knitting sweaters for her grandchildren.
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Katie has been pastoring at The C3 Church for over a decade, she is married to Josh
and together they lead the Cambridge congregation. Katie is responsible for overseeing ministries across all C3 locations with a focus on intergenerational unity and challenging traditional leadership norms.A passionate advocate for women and community, Katie is deeply involved in The Breathe Collective. Committed to justice and creating spaces for change within the church, she balances her family life with her ministry roles. When she’s not surrounded by people, Katie loves a bit of interior design.
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Pastor Vernita Rwotlonyo, alongside her husband Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo, leads Watoto Church Ministries—a vibrant, multi-campus church serving over 35,000 members in Uganda and South Sudan. She is deeply passionate about empowering women to fulfill their God-given purpose. Through her leadership in Watoto Neighbourhood, she helps restore dignity to vulnerable women and equips them to transform their communities. One key initiative she oversees is Keep a Girl in School, which supports girls with confidence in Christ and access to education. Vernita also leads the Watoto Sisterhood, uniting pastors' wives to create lasting impact through friendship, faith, and purpose.
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Bekah is a mum, a friend and a Bibi (Granny); relationships matter to her. She has worked as a teacher, youth worker, and church leader. She writes, speaks, and lectures about family, faith, and flourishing. Fundamentally, she loves helping people know who God created them to be and step into his plans.
In 2020, these passions led her to Restored, an organisation committed to speaking up about violence against women, equipping the church to stand against domestic abuse and supporting survivors. It’s a job which brings together everything she loves most, helping women rediscover their identity and encouraging the church to challenge and change a culture which damages women and men alike.
All around us are extraordinary people who have stories of courage, loving above and beyond, as well as those who make our world a better place to live. The Breathe Collective loves to HONOUR, and that is why we have developed the Pineapple Awards.
Why a pineapple? Each bush produces one fruit just as we have one life to live. Could you nominate someone who is making their one life count?
Head to breathe.c3.uk to nominate.
THE UNSUNG HERO AWARD
a woman who puts others before her own needs by going the extra mile to selflessly help others. Someone who has stepped in, cared for, or helped others on her own initiative and is not seeking a reward.
THE COURAGE AWARD
A woman who leads with compassion, honour, integrity, and excellence in any sphere of society. Do you know a teacher, business leader, parent, etc, who stands out from the crowd?
THE LEADERSHIP AWARD
A woman who has faced a significant obstacle in life and has not given up but has overcome. She is a role model to others, using her unique story to help others.
