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MESSY CHURCH
Messy Church is a phenomenon which has grown over the last 5 years as a means to engage whole families creatively with Christianity. The Messy Church folk decided very early on to try to do something for all ages together, partly out of a belief that we grow best as a church when we walk the journey with as many different people as possible, and partly from a desire to help families grow together in their walk of faith, not seeing Christianity as something you grow out of when you're eleven. From these roots Messy Churches have sprung up all over the country. Perhaps your church is already engaged in doing Messy Church, in which case we would love to hear from you and put all our Messy Churches in contact with one another, if so please contact me on: ruth.wagstaffe@covcofe.org. If you however are looking for inspiration as to how you might reach whole families then its worth checking out the Messy Church website: www.messychurch.org.uk.
MOTHER'S UNION DISCUSSION COURSE 'WE ARE CREATED BY GOD'
A four-session course on relationships running at Offa House on 29 June, 6 July, 13 July and 20 July at 7pm (till 9pm). Leaders: Daphne and John Cook. Book soon to avoid cancellation out of lack of interest (01926 423309)! Cost: £31, includes £5 discussion booklet. More details on the Offa House website, link attached: http://www.offahouseretreat.co.uk/recentnews.html
RETREAT WITH ANN MORISY 'MATURELY CHRISTIAN MAKING THE MOST OF THE THIRD AGE'
Ann is a nationally known and very engaging speaker. It seems incredible that hardly anyone has signed up for this, so it may have to be cancelled. If you are interested, please book soon with Offa House, 01926 423309. The retreat runs from Tuesday 11th August, 9.00 for 10.00 am, to Wednesday 12th August, 4pm, and costs £85. The Friends of Offa House can offer bursaries for up to one third for those on low incomes.
Booking forms with more information can be downloaded from the Offa House website, link attached: http://www.offahouseretreat.co.uk/Maturely%20Christian.pdf
ST MARTIN IN THE FIELD, FINHAM
Friday 5th June: Doors open at 10am; Wedding Dress & Flower Display; Beverages on sale until 6.30pm; St. Martin's Choir singing traditional wedding hymns from 6.30pm-7.15pm
Saturday 6th June: Wheelbarrow Race starts at 10am; BBQ & Beverages available from 12.30pm; Coventry Festival Brass Band 2pm-4pm; Cream Teas & cakes for sale; Arts & crafts stalls from 10am-10.30pm; Children's Activities & Music Workshops; Bouncy Castle, Face painting & hair braiding; Live outdoor entertainment from "The Kazi Chiefs" & supporting act "IE53" from 7.30pm; Beer Tent & soft drinks available until 10.30pm; Hog Roast on sale.
Sunday 7th June Joint Family Service outside at 10.30am; Renewal of Wedding Vows at 3pm. This will be a wedding service followed by cake and Bubbly afterwards
Further information is available from Rev. Peter Watkins on 76418330
ON FIR MISSION (MIDLANDS) DAY OF RENEWAL - "Walking in the Spirit"
On Saturday 27th June 2009 at All Saints Church, Emscote, WARWICK from 10.15am to 4.30pm (Doors open 9.30 a.m. for coffee and welcome). There is going to be a Day of Renewal entitled ‘Walking in the Spirit’. Revd Geoff Morris says “ON FIRE MISSION is dedicated to spreading the renewal of the Holy Spirit in Christ’s Church. For more information see the press release and poster at:
Ruth.Wagstaffe; Cathedral & Diocesan Offices, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB
tel:(direct line) 024 7652 1326; email: Ruth.Wagstaffe@covcofe.org
tel:(direct line) 024 7652 1326; email: Ruth.Wagstaffe@covcofe.org