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START THE WEEK IS NOW TAKING A SUMMER BREAK
As many of you will know by now, Ruth Wagstaffe, who has edited Start the Week for a number of years, is moving on from the Diocesan Offices to take up a new position at The Well Christian Healing Centre in Leamington Spa. Ruth has done an excellent job with Start the Week and we all owe her a debt of gratitude for the way in which she has faithfully produced it each week.
You may have also heard that Graeme Pringle, currently Vicar of St Christopher’s Allesley Park, has been appointed to a new post as Diocesan Projects and Communication Officer. He will take up this role in mid September.
Start the Week is now going to take a summer break and one of Graeme’s early tasks will be to revive it, possibly in a slightly different format. In the meantime, if there are any urgent matters to communicate with the Diocese, please would you be in touch with Liz Ford on 024 7652 1307 and by e-mail at Liz.Ford@CovCofE.org and we will arrange for this to be communicated.
Simon Lloyd, Diocesan Secretary
RESPONDING TO THE NEW ATHEISM
On Tuesday 19th July at 7.30pm in the chancel of St Gregory's, Tredington, Reverend Chris Goble will lead a discussion on the theme of responding to the new atheism. All are welcome. Chris Goble would also be interested in how others have responded. For more information Chris is on 01608 682282 or e-mail ilmingtonrectory@btinternet.com
SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS!
St Nicholas Church, Warwick have a hundred, or more, surplus kneelers available. They are covered in brown plasticised material. If you would like further info contact Graham Windsor, Churchwarden e-mail: grahamwindsor@btinternet.com
IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE...................
The Warwickshire Singers directed by Oliver Walker, and includes Barbara Rodway (soprano), Gary Beman (tenor), George Parris (baritone) and David King (accompanist) will be performing on Sat 9th July at 7.30pm at St Lawrence's church, Oxhill. The serious and lighter side of food and feasting with music by Tallis, Victoria,Handel, Bernstein,Rutter and Bratton. Admission by programme: £10 (children free). Phone: 01295 680427 or 01608 661372. In aid of stonework restoration of the Church
MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL PAGET-WILKES - FORMER ARCHDEACON OF COVENTRY DIOCESE
May I take this opportunity to thank members of the Diocese who contributed to my farewell present. It has taken some time to come but I have now received a painting of canal poles in Venice that I commissioned from Phyllis Davies, a painter who lived two doors up from us in Leamington.
It is a wonderful reminder to me of my time in the Diocese and hangs proudly in our studio room. The balance of your gift to me I have in turn given to Gillian in response to all she has done to support me over my 40 years of Ministry. Thank you all so much for all the support you gave me during my time in Rugby and South Warwickshire.
To view the painting click here
SHARING FAITH THE JESUS WAY!
You are invited to a book launch on Sat 16th July from 2 - 5pm at the CLC Bookshop, 1 City Arcade, Coventry CV1 3HX. In the fair trade café. For further details contact Jim Currin (who lives in Coventry) at Jim.currin@cte.org.uk or telephone the office on 02075298135.
Rev Dr David Cornick, General Secretary of Churches Together in England says “This book will be a source of courage for those of us who don’t know where to begin – it is a compendium of wisdom, humour and ideas.”
PART TIME HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN
Part-time Hospital Chaplain, 1 or 2 Band 6 Chaplain required at South Warwickshire Hospitals Foundation Trust totalling 20 hrs. This post/s will be joining a team of Chaplains and Lay Chaplains and needs to be prepared to work in any of the 4 hospitals (Warwick, Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital, Stratford and Ellen Badger hospital in Shipston.) 3 out of 4 Sunday mornings are required and a commitment to on call. Applications through www.NHS.jobs.uk If you would like to visit please contact Rev Frances Tyler or one of the team at 01926 495321 Ext 4142.
BARNACLE CHAPEL EVENTS
On July 6th Godly Play with Rev James Pritchard from 10am – 4pm. A reflective quiet day using the story telling practice of ‘Godly Play’. The day will encourage engagement anew with biblical stories and lead us into wondering... During the day there will be times for sharing together, as well as times for quiet and reflection. There should be a little of something for everyone, whether you enjoy reading scripture, walking in the countryside, talking with friends or being creative! Led by James Pritchard, Chaplain at Aston university and Methodist Minister in the Birmingham Elmdon Circuit. http://www.godlyplay.org.uk/ Refreshments will be available. Lunch arrangements to be advised. Voluntary donations accepted. To book by email please put Godly Play Day in the subject line and email barnaclechapel@yahoo.com
On 9th July Praying in the Ignatian tradition with Ann Moran 10am - 4pm. A day of prayer with St Ignatius of Loyola. We will look at the life of St Ignatius, (or Ig, or Iggy, as his Jesuit Brethren affectionately call him). The day reflects Ann's experience undertaking retreats and courses, including the 30 day Spiritual Exercises, and the one month Ignatian Spirituality programme at http://www.beunos.com/index.htm We will learn about and practise: Praying the Scriptures (various methods) Our sacred story. The examen (examination of conscience). Praying with the senses. Tools for discernment. Refreshments will be available. Lunch arrangements to be advised. Voluntary donations will be accepted. Numbers are limited to 12. To book by email barnaclechapel@yahoo.com putting Ignatian Prayer Day in the subject line. Tel: 02476 622860