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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
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We will all be changed Change is at the heart of our Christian faith. Saint Paul said that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation, and we are called to live as children in the light. The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2012 comes to us from the churches in Poland, who have reflected upon their own experience as a nation, and in particular how, as a nation, they have been changed and transformed by the many upheavals of their history, and sustained by their faith. Change is also at the heart of the ecumenical movement. When we pray for the unity of the church we are praying that the churches that we know and which are so familiar to us will change as they conform more closely to Christ. This is an exciting vision, but also a challenging one. Furthermore, when we pray for this transforming unity we are also praying for change in the world. In 2012, the Catholic Parish of Crowthorne and Sandhurst will be hosting and leading the WPCU Combined Services in the Crowthorne and Sandhurst areas. The Sandhurst service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday 18th January at 8pm. The Crowthorne service will held at Holy Ghost Church on Sunday 22nd January at 6.30pm. ALL ARE WELCOME The service to be used can be found at http://www.ctbi.org.uk/CGLA/570 and/or: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/weeks-prayer-doc/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_20110414_week-prayer-2012_en.html |
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EMMAUS - The way of faith |
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Are you interested in: → exploring your spirituality? → asking questions about faith? → making sense of your life?
an introduction to the Christian faith at St John’s Church, Crowthorne Who is it for? • Anyone who wants to explore the basics of the Christian faith. • You don’t have to be a convinced believer to do the course - just open-minded. • Also suitable if you know you believe in God, but have lots of questions • It’s a suitable preparation for those thinking about getting baptised or confirmed
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The junior confirmation group will follow the Youth Emmaus course. The dates for the Junior confirmation classes are as follows: Tuesdays 21st, 28th Feb, 6th, 13th, 27th March, 17th, 24th April, 1st, 8th, 15th May (starting at 5pm).
Bishop John Bone will take the Confirmation Service on 1st July at St John's. There will be a meeting for interested youngsters and parents after the 10am service on Sunday February 5th. More information available from Ken Perrett (773808) or Jane Manley (420167).
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In November we got together to discuss Killing Time by Noel Fellowes. The book provoked a very lively and interesting discussion. The first part of the book dealt with Noel’s conviction and incarceration in the 1970’s for a murder he had not committed. The second part of the book dealt with his release from custody, Christian conversion and healing powers, such as when Noel prayed for his step daughter’s seriously injured leg to heal and after which she got up and walked. It was this second part of the book which some of us found difficult and were uncomfortable with. The book is about, justice and the lack of it, prison system, Christianity and has local interest. I think everyone found it a very worthwhile read. The next book we will be reading is “Chasing Francis” A pilgrim's tale by Ian Morgan Cron. ( ISBN 1-57683-812-9.) Which is a novel about a pastor who loses his faith and then through a fortunate series of encounters learns about the way of St Francis. It is available as a book, eBook and audio CD! The next meeting, where we will be discussing this book, will be on 15th February 2012. Everyone is very welcome. Anne Pelham |
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Daily prayer intentions are distributed with St John's News with some prayers that might be used. The latest prayer list is attached. |
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St John's News is produced monthly. The latest version is available for downloading. Please note that the September edition has been edited to reduce the filesize by removing some of the images. |
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In February the Emmaus course begins. This is an easy introduction to Christianity and all are welcome. In January there is a introduction to the Enneagram course. There will be study groups in Lent and post-Easter. There is also a Book club 3 times a year, the next meeting will discuss “Chasing Francis”. For further details of all these, have a look at the Living Faith pages on this website, and watch the front page for more news. |
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Leprosy Mission International |
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The Leprosy Mission is one of the missions supported by St Johns and Rev Bill Lewis will be visiting us on the 22nd January 2012 to share updates from the Leprosy mission and to give us further insight in to their work. In 2012 The Leprosy Mission will have been in existence for 138 years. Beginning in an Anglican Church prayer meeting in Dublin it is now an international Christian medical and development organisation working in 30 of the world’s poorest countries. The past few years have been very challenging for The Mission but they have made every effort to continue ministering in Jesus’ name to those who need us and to meet our commitments effectively wherever required. The focus of World Leprosy Day was on Naini Hospital, one of the largest medical centres in Uttar Pradesh, North India where they specialise in leprosy care. In 2010 ‘Coffee and Care’ events raised money to feed the patients at this 110 bed hospital – just £45 fed them for one week. 16,000 leprosy patients are treated here every year as well as 38,000 general patients. In 2011 they were raising money to feed the 160 leprosy affected students at the Bankura Vocational Training Centre. Without the training offered by Bankura young people with leprosy in the family would struggle to find work and have a future at all. |
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Munch and Mingle afternoon |
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Sunday 3rd February at 3.30pm
If you are new, or would just like to get to know more people Come along and join us for a cup of tea and cake. For further details please contact Jane on 420167
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We will aim to post the newsheet on the website on Saturday, so that you can check out the notices for Sunday before you come. Please let your friends know that the newsheet is available on the website. |
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