| Diocesan News |
| December Prayer Diary |
Graeme Pringle says “When I first started my diocesan communications role in 2011, my first task was to refresh the diocesan Prayer Diary. The format of the Prayer Diary has remained unchanged for eleven years, and I’m very grateful to Anna Laycock who has faithfully compiled it every month for more than half of that time.
I’m also grateful to Clive Hicks who has kindly agreed to take over the Prayer Diary. No doubt Clive will want to refresh the format, and I look forward to seeing his first edition in February. In the meantime, the December and January editions are somewhat shorter while Clive prepares for February.”
To view the prayer diary, click here.
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| Advent Retreat – “Come to me…” |
On Saturday 26th November, Bishop John offered an online retreat to explore God’s call and invitation to us today. The retreat will remain available throughout Advent.
This is God’s call through the prophets in challenging and critical times “Come to me”, “Return to me”. We also hear from the mouth of Jesus, again and again, “Come to me”.
For more information, click here.
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| St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival 2022 is now open! |
Everyone is warmly welcome to visit the fabulous display of 55 Christmas Trees that are twinkling within the historic church of St Mary in central Warwick. Open daily from November 24th until December 4th, with a variety of wrap-around events.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat – 10am to 4pm; Weds 10.45am to 4pm; Sun 12pm-4pm. Children free, adults £2.
For more information, click here.
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| Ansley Church Christmas Tree Festival |
The Ansley Christmas Tree Festival starts on Saturday 3rd December and will be open each weekend until Christmas. In aid of Church funds, with donation to Mary Ann Evans Hospice. It will be open Saturdays 11 am & 5 pm and Sundays 12 noon – 6 pm.
Hot drinks and mince pies will be available from the annexe. With Remembrance Tree, Prayer Tree and candles to light. The crib on the altar reminds us that the gift to mankind of the baby Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas. Admission is £2, accompanied children under 12 can enter for free.
Concert of traditional English Christmas Music Saturday 17th at 7.30 pm with Jess & Richard Arrowsmith with Jo Maher.
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| Fishers at Christ Church |
Fishers is a residential discipleship program designed for those working locally in their first or second jobs. It’s unique to what parishes typically offer. It is designed to help young adults establish their relationship with God as their first priority, before work, search for partner/spouse, and material wealth shape their priorities.
It’s not for those called to leave Coventry for mission, but who want to live out their faith where they are now. They really want to see a new generation of Christ followers full of joy and passionate about the kingdom of God.
They’re currently looking for 2 women and 2 men to join the programme. For more information, click here.
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| Basecamp Youth Weekend Away |
Basecamp is a weekend away for young people in Years 7-13 that Thrive Youth Ministries hosts and leads – it’s a weekend to bring your young people to. The next weekend tales place from 3rd – 5th February 2023.
Youth Leaders bring their groups to build relationships with their young people and meet other youth groups from across Warwickshire. Thrive will organise all the content, worship, teaching, activities, and admin for the whole weekend, allowing you to do what you are called to do: to invest in your young people. There is under a month left to book on and there are some spaces available.
For more information, click here.
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