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soul space is the new name for the monthly
times that are replacing 'Reflective Worship' and 'Sanctuary in the City',
seeking to provide a 'sacred space' in the heart of the city; a space to
explore, to reflect, to pray; a space to find peace, stillness and refreshment.
soul space will be available
at lunchtime and in the evening on the first Wednesday of every month,
from September to June (not January)
Lunchtime soul space From
1:00pm to 1:30pm. This will begin with a short time of quiet worship.
Each month we have a different theme, and there may be a bible reading, prayer
or thoughts about the theme. We are then 'set free' - this quiet time is yours
to spend as you wish. Although officially ending at 1:30pm everyone is welcome
to remain in the church for as long as they wish.
Evening soul space Between
5:30pm and 8:30pm, the church is 'open house' to allow everyone
the freedom to come and go, as and when they want. There will also be short
times of optional, quiet worship offered separately at 6:30pm,
7:30pm, and 8:30pm, for anyone wishing to join with others in worship.
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Both at lunchtime and
in the evening, there will be a variety of spaces available around the church,
which will focus on different aspects of that month's theme. These might
include an invitation to perform a simple action (e.g., lighting a candle,
picking up or laying down a stone), suggest a way of praying, or offer a
reflection. Everyone is welcome to visit all, some or none of these areas, and
to spend as much, or as little, time at each one as they desire.
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'Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we
lead'
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soul space seeks to provide a 'sacred space' in
the heart of the city; a space to explore, to reflect, to pray; a space to find
peace, stillness and refreshment. Spend time with God, in stillness,
reflection, prayer or worship. We look forward to welcoming you to
soul space on the first Wednesday of
any month !
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- This is not another formal time full of church-y words !
- This is a place of stillness, peace, and beauty, where you chose how to
spend your time, and how much time
- Join us at lunchtime (1:00pm - 1:30pm), or whenever you can between 5:30pm
and 8:30pm in the evening - when you are free to come and go whenever suits you
- There will be usually quiet music playing
- There will be various spaces available around the church that you may find
helpful to focus your thoughts or prayers
- You may chose to engage with these spaces or simply ignore them !
- There is no right or wrong way of spending your time !
- We create some space - you choose how to use it !
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- You might come along just because you're curious and want to see what goes
on.
- You might come along just because you've never been to anything like this
before
- You might come along just because it could be the only time during the
week when you'll sit down and do nothing !
- You might come along because you are in need of peace, stillness or
refreshment
- You might come along because you need space to reflect, think, or pray
- You might come along because you are searching for God, or want to spend
some quality time with him
- If you come for no other reason - come to enjoy the beauty of this space
- It doesn't matter why you come - and we won't ask you ! - but why not come
along just once, and see if this space speaks to your soul ?
- . . . . . you never know, you might find you want to come back again and
again !
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Further information about the specific themes and dates for September 2011 -
June 2012 can be found HERE
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We also don't expect
you to do anything, so don't be worried about getting 'volunteered' for
anything. So, although we may meet with others for a time of worship, this is
more about being with God than being with each other.
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creating space to listen for God, rather than feeling you have to make polite
conversation with your neighbour!
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...but just in case
you do want to chat with others, we finish each session with tea and coffee,
and tea and coffee are available all evening - so if you just want to slip in
and out again, that's fine, but there is also space to chat if you want to do
so !
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In case you've never experienced the church by glorious candlelight - HERE
are some photographs taken at some of the Reflective Services and Sanctuary in
the city events - Enjoy !
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For Website issues only, contact :
For all Church related issues, contact :

St Cuthbert's Parish Church. 5 Lothian Road.
Edinburgh. Scotland. EH1 2EP |
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