News
A .pdf version of the notices * given out on Sunday can be viewed here. Details of individual prayer needs are not published on the web.
This Easter, a major new BBC One drama tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus. The Passion, to be shown on BBC1, will be broadcast over several episodes during Holy Week (16-23 March). See these links for more information (copy and paste link if too long):http://www.rejesus.co.uk/passion/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/12_december/04/passion.shtml
A course will start in April 2008, with the opportunity to ask all the questions you want to, as the members try to find out if Christianity really is boring, untrue and irrelevant.
The course starts with a Supper on 29th April and continues each Tuesday evening.
You can see the topics covered on the course and you can also find out more about Alpha from these links. Use the contact us page if you would like an invitation to the next course or just print a ticket *, complete your menu choices and drop it in or post it to the church office.
Please look at these items of (inter)national news where you have a chance to get involved:
- The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons. If passed this Bill would 1) allow creation of part human and part animal embryos for research, 2) legalise creation of "saviour siblings", 3) remove the obligation on IVF clinics to have regard for the child's need for a father. Some MPs may also use this Bill to press for easier abortions. If you are concerned about this Bill please write to your MP. More information can be found at www.care.org.uk
- Stop the Traffik is a global coalition of organisations working together to fight against people trafficking, which still goes on 200 years after the "abolition" of slavery. See how you can join the fight, by even a change in your shopping habits, at www.stopthetraffik.org
If you missed this wonderful production or want to recall some of the highlights, here are some pictures taken by Tim Hassell.
The Ven Sheila Watson used the following Prayer of Dedication at our Official Opening Service on 5 November.
O God, make the door of this house
wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship; narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and strife.
Make its threshold
smooth enough to be no stumbling-block to children,
nor to straying feet,
but rugged and strong enough to turn back the tempter's power.
God make the door of this house
the gateway to thine eternal kingdom.
Attributed to Bishop Ken d1711
Building Project - St Peter's gears up for the 21st century
The biggest changes to the church building in over 100 years are now complete. After four years of planning and donations of £600,000 by the congregation, the church is back in use after its major refurbishment. Outstanding exterior groundworks including a ramp from the car park have now been completed... more
News from the past
The discovery of a "time capsule" from 1903 has shown us that the congregation of over a hundred years ago faced similar issues to those we face now. It is interesting to note that one of the decisions recorded was to replace the pews with "more modern" chairs, a decision that was reversed in the 1950's when pine pews were re-introduced. ...more
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