Tonight, at 8pm, there's a special service for Ash Wednesday with the Imposition of Ashes.
It's a time to reflect on our own place within the world: "You are made from ashes and to ashes you shall return." Serious words for a serious reminder.
Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent, a big time for spiritual reconfiguration and recommitment. I know of hardly any other church which takes Lent courses so seriously.
That's partly because they are good - I guarantee that you'll be interested and energised by them - but also because people here take their faith seriously.
31 people have signed up already. Please consider adding your name too. it's also a great way of getting to know other people in the congregation.
Tuesday 12 noon
Tuesday 7.45pm
Friday 12.30
Friday 7.45pm
Each session lasts a total of two hours, but that includes sharing a simple meal together first.
Sign up on the noticeboard at the lobby or email or telephone Father Robert.
This year's theme is "Making the Difference", as we look at ourselves, our lives, our friendships (our enemies?), our understanding of death and the hereafter... and then see what difference the new perspective makes. I guess it's trying to see our lives more closely from God's perspective than we do normally.
Also worth noting, a Service of Healing and Wholeness, at 4pm this Sunday.
Father Robert
