Ash Wednesday 9th March at 7.30pm Service in the Methodist Church
The course we are following is from The Diocese of Bath and Well, Love for the future, and will be held at these venues starting in the week beginning 13th March
Love for the Future
What can we find within ourselves to develop family and community life, respond to the environmental crises and achieve a sustainable world? We need respect, compassion, justice, simplicity, repentance and hope.
Love For The Future, our course for Lent 2011, explores these six themes and the ways we can allow God to develop these in us, drawing on insights from the church community, including the Bishops. The course and supporting study material will tackle many of the issues that we face as a society and as a planet, with particular emphasis on responding to the ecological crisis.
The course consists of six short films on DVD for housegroups, services or individual study plus group discussion materials, bible study notes and pointers to other resources.
But these are not just more films about climate change. The course explores the way that different kinds of spirituality can help generate the approaches we need in order to face and influence the future. Take a few moments to view our short promotional video.
”This is important because we as the church have to take our place in the reality of how we find it today and how we expect to be over the next 30 years. Either we can take a back seat in all of this or we can be part of that which is a transforming activity. An activity that is in obedience to the God who came into the world because he loved it.” Bishop Peter, Bath & Wells
“One of the very simple stories that Jesus tells is the story of the man who built his house upon the rock and the man who built his house on the sand. We all understand at least at one level, but what does it really mean? As I seek to live as a 21st century Christian, living in a very complicated world, what does it mean for me to build my life on the solid rock of Christ? Love for the Future is a course that we are seeking to promote for home groups and church groups to use next Lent. It explores some very important themes for all of us, and our hope is that as we engage with the issues, not only will we be better equipped to serve Christ in his world, but we also discover more of what it means to build our lives on his rock. I hope you really enjoy it.” Venerable Andy Pigott, Chair, Mission Forum
Dates for Lent Course
| Tuesdays 7.30pm at 4,Kendal Close: Leader V.Hext | 15/03 - 22/03 - 29/03 - 05/04 |
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Wednesdays 2.0pm at 40, Riverhead: Leader B.Parker
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16/03 - 23/03 - 30/03 - 06/04 |
| Wednesdays 7.30pm Methodist Church: Rev.OkaiSam | 16/03 - 23/03 - 30/03 - 06/04 |
| Fridays 2.00pm at Copley House, 99.Park Drive: Leader M.Graneek/Betty Brockman | 18/03 - 25/03 - 01/04 - 08/04 |
During holy week we are going to have an evening quiet time with meditation at 8.00pm on Monday-Wednesday in the Chancel.
Maunday Thursday there will be a Passover meal at 7.00pm to include Holy Communion. at a cost of £5.00 Tickets will be needed.
Good Friday 10,00am Morning worship, 11.00-2.00 there will be guided meditation and prayer that people can drop in for, 2.00-3.00 The cross.
FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT: Betty Brockman
