Reflective Worship3rd Wednesday each month
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"Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we lead" |
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On the third Wednesday of every month (September - June incl.,) we meet together for a time of quiet worship, with space for personal reflection. This is time to sit still, to reflect, to pray, to listen, simply "be" with God. We meet at lunchtime from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm, and in the evening from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Further information about the specific service themes and dates for September 2009 - June 2010 can be found HERE In case you've never seen the church by glorious candlelight - HERE are some photographs taken at some of the Reflective Services - Enjoy ! If you have missed any of our current series on the Apostles' Creed, you can catch up HERE |
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We always start with a short time of worship when we can let go of our stresses and pressures and "settle". Each month we have a different theme, with some scripture reading, prayer and thoughts about our theme. We are then "set free" to find our own space in the church where we can spend time with God. During this time there is music quietly playing, and there will be candles or some other items linked to our theme, to assist or encourage reflection - or just simply to appreciate. In the evening, at the end of this time, we gather together again for closing prayers. Our lunch time and evening sessions are very similar. The main difference is that the lunchtime session is short enough to fit into a lunch hour (we stick rigidly to the start and end times), while the evening session is longer, and so provides more time and space for worship, reflection, and prayer. |
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The atmosphere created during these services is one of peace, tranquility and beauty, to offer a space which is conducive to quiet worship and personal reflection away, from the noise and busyness of our normal day, and beauty. If you've never seen the church lit only by candles, then you have no idea what stunning beauty you're missing !! You may want to come along because you're curious and want to see what goes on. You may want to come along because you've never been to anything like this before. You may want to come along because it could be the only time during the week when you'll sit down and do nothing ! You may want to come along to deepen your relationship with God, or to just spend time with him. If you come for no other reason, come to enjoy the beauty of God's house. It doesn't matter why you come - and we won't ask you ! - but why not come along just once, and see if this speaks to you. You never know, you might find you want to come back again ! |
We also don't expect you to do anything, so don't be worried about getting "volunteered" for anything. In fact, although we are together for a time of worship, this is more about being with God than being with each other. It's about listening for God, rather than feeling you have to make polite conversation with your neighbour! ...but just in case you do want to chat with others, we finish each session with tea and coffee - so if you want to slip out, that's fine, but if you want to stay and chat there is also the opportunity to do that ! |
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You may also be interested in our
'Sanctuary in the City' evenings
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