CiA Lent Lectures: Will Donaldson is be doing a series of
talks on the beatitudes and countercultural lifestyle, from his book 'Living
differently to make a difference'.
Trinity Church. 7.45 for 8 pm start, 9.30 finish.
Mon 25 Feb: Genuine humility and heartfelt sadness
Mon 4 Mar: Gentle strength and driving passion
Mon 11 Mar: Healing grace and holy integrity
Mon 18 Mar: Reconciliatory love and undaunted courage
Mon 25 Mar: Salt of the earth and light of the world
Jesus calls us in the beatitudes to live an authentic, countercultural
lifestyle. By being different, we can make a difference, becoming the salt
of the earth and the light of the world. Through living the beatitudes, we
could reflect the beauty of God's grace, grow in our likeness to Jesus and
make the world a better place too. Copies of Will’s book will be available
or can be pre-booked (£8.99). For further information, contact Debra
Mcknight, CiA Administrator, on 07896 860381, or via the CiA website.
Tuesday 26 February; Silent Reflections at St. Michael’s,
from 7.30 - 9.00pm. Material will be available to support your prayer in the
quiet of the sanctuary. Theme: She gave all she had: The Widow's Mite. Entry
is through the door by the church room.
Friday 1 March; World Day of Prayer, Come – Everything is
Ready! Praying for Slovenia, Christ Church, Northcourt Road. Morning Service
10 30 am. Afternoon Service 7.30 pm. (Voluntary collection in aid of
Worldwide Christian Charities)
Sunday 3 March; Abbey Chamber Concert, St Nicolas Church
3pm.
Georgina Malcolm soprano sings Schumann Frauenliebe Und Leben, plus
works for voice and piano and solo piano by Schubert, Strauss, Schumann and
Clara Schumann. Accompanied on the piano by
Duncan Honeybourne.
Tickets £10 (£9) available online or on the door.
Ash Wednesday, Wednesday 6 March; The Rt Revd Dr Steven
Croft, Bishop of Oxford, will preside and preach at Holy Communion, St
Helen’s Church, 7.30 pm.
Saturday 9 March Quiet Garden Day at Aston Tirrold Centre
for Reflection 10 am – 4 pm. Leaders: Joan Impey and Abigail Perrow. Title:
Prepare the Way. Lunch and refreshments are provided. A donation of £15
would be welcome. Let Keith Green (rkeith1037@gmail.com) know if you want to
attend.