The sun was shining, the air was fresh, the wind was still, the birds were singing and we were amongst friends – what more do you need to celebrate Palm Sunday? Opening Prayer. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout,…
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General
Palm Sunday in the Park
Fairtrade – Take a step
Have you ever asked yourself – What can I do to make the world a fairer place? Or Do you feel that you are powerless to make a difference in a suffering world? Well there is some good news, you…
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Lent at the bandstand
This Sunday we basked in the sheer beauty of nature around us as we reminded ourselves just who God is and who we are – using these words: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good His love endures…
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Soul Space…it’s church Jim, but not as we know it….
A couple of weeks ago we set up our second Soul Space event. Our theme was ‘Detox’ and with that in mind, Third Space members each brought a different aspect of what that might mean. It was an opportunity to…
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Ash Wednesday
We started by looking at some of the history of Lent and Ash Wednesday History of the beginning of Lent Shrove Tuesday Traditionally viewed as a day of repentance, Shrove Tuesday has become the last day for celebration and feasting…
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Preparing for Lent
On a wonderful crisp morning at the bandstand we were reminded of the purpose of Lent. After beginning with pancakes, we were invited to reflect on the week and write a confessional statement to God asking forgiveness. These were attached…
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Rob Bell’s ‘Love wins’ – Chapter One.
Wednesday saw some of at the Red Lion to discuss issues arising from this book and ‘The Love Wins Companion’ we’ve bought to help us along. It seemed important to discuss first why it can be so hard to voice…
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Emerging …………
We met well wrapped up on a cold and frosty Sunday morning, ice on the puddles, white frost on the grass, the air was still and damp and our breath came out like clouds. On the bare branches of the…
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Burns Night at Holly House
It was a special evening as we gathered round the Quaker table to share our haggis, neeps and tatties. For the first time in a long while, Tony, Frances and Charlotte were all present and we were delighted to welcome…
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Thanksgiving at the bandstand
In the fierce winds whipping around Matlock (!) a number of us gathered (huddled) to reflect on what it might mean to live as thankful people. Steve shared a prayer he’d grown up with at school known as the General…
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