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OCTOBER 2009
For Women – A Time to Relax – Lunchtime Meditations
Due to popular demand the Ladies Lunchtime Meditations at Coventry Cathedral are now taking place monthly on the first Thursday of each month from 12.45-2.00pm in the Lecture Hall. The next one is on 5th November 2009. Do bring your friends (and your lunch!) and enjoy a cup of tea with others, then an hour of guided peace and relaxation with God. Free, friendly and informal, this is ideal for all women, whatever age or background. For more information contact Zoe Bell on 024 7652 122
Coventry Diocesan Directory 2010
An order form is available on the website if you wish to purchase a Coventry Diocesan Directory 2010, at a special price of £6.50. The cost after the 14th will be £5.50 if collected or if posted it will be £7.00. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Coventry DBF’ and sent to Sue Hosiene, 1 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5AB Email sue.hosiene@covcofe.org or Tel: 024 7652 1200 in the afternoons only. Visit the Coventry website www.coventry.anglican.org
Coventry Julian Meeting 2009 -‘Waiting on God in the Silence’
An ecumenical group for silent Christian contemplative prayer
Julian Meetings are groups of people who meet together regularly to grow in the practice of silent contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. These meetings are for people of all denominations, or none.
At a Julian Meeting we sit together in a circle and seek to be open and attentive to the presence of God in the silence. A short reading and/or piece of music leads into 30 minutes of silent prayer. Waiting on God in silence, listening to Him, resting in Him. Refreshments and conversation follow the time of prayer for those who wish to stay.
The meeting is held at Earlsdon Methodist Church Upper Room, on the corner of Earlsdon Avenue South and Albany Road. Doors will be open from 7pm and the meeting will start at 7.30 prompt. The meetings are on the third Thursday of each month, and the dates for 2009 20th August, 17th September, 15th October and 19th November. No meeting during May or December.
People can join us once, occasionally or regularly as convenient for them. If you have any questions or require information on disabled access facilities, contact Ann Moran, tel 024 7671 4649. email a.amoran@btopenworld.com
JM website: www.julianmeetings.org
Coping with the next stage of the Credit Crunch
The next meeting to explore the implications of the next phase of the recession is being held on Thursday 10th November 2009 from 10am to 1pm at the Old Bluecoat School (near the cathedral) with Bishop John and others attending. To reserve a place email info@workcare.org or phone 024 7652 1338 and leave a message.
Bishop’s Itchington
The Revd Martin Green who is Priest in Charge of Bishops Itchington has released 2 C.D.’s which are available for an introductory offer of £10 each (normally £12.99). One C.D. includes 4 powerful songs; the other is 13 mainly acoustic instrumental tracks in various styles. All profits from the sale of these C.D.’s will go towards the church restoration project – the tower and chancel arch are collapsing and £70,000 is needed for the restoration work. The C.D.’s can be purchased from The Revd Martin Green, 1 Manor Road, Bishops Itchington, Southam CV47 2QJ cheques payable to ‘The Rev Martin Green’
Song Recital by Candlelight
Abigail Rhodes a soprano will give a song recital including Schumann’s Frauenliebe und-Leben on Saturday 21st November at 7.30pm. in aid of Cancer Research UK and Coventry Holy Trinity Church Organ Appeal. Admission by ticket is £7, £5.00 concessions and £1.00 accompanied children. Tickets can be obtained from Lynn Jones on 024 7622 0418 or email Htoffice@holytrinitycoventry.org.uk
(See the Coventry website)
hhtp:www.Coventry.Anglican.org/news/surgeoftheseeflyers
Face Training Event – A Focus on Effective Youth Work
The above event is to be held on Monday 16th November from 6.45pm to 9pm at St John’s Hall, Ansley Common, Nuneaton. The focus of the event will be working with young people and will be led by Sarah Tiffany, senior youth worker, Ley Young People’s Project. The event is free and refreshments will be served.
For further information contact Kay Aldersley, Regeneration Support Officer at Workcare Coventry and Warwickshire on 024 7636 29985 (home) or email kay.aldersley@btinternet.com
Workcare ‘First Resort’
Workcare First Resort in partnership with Nextstep will be taking place at St Paul’s Church Centre, Stockingford, Nuneaton on the following dates
30th November – CV writing, job application form completion
7th December - Confidence building and job interview techniques
14th December – Identifying training needs/transferable skills
The sessions are aimed at those who have been made redundant and who would welcome practical support and advice. All sessions are free and refreshments will be served.
For further information contact Kay Aldersley on 024 7636 2995 or email kay.aldersley@btinternet or contact Workcare on 024 7652 1338
Churches Network for Non-Violence against Children (CNNV)
The CNNV roadshow and exhibition will be held at Coventry Cathedral from the 7th to 11th November 2009
There will be an exhibition, vigils and prayers. From the 9th and 10th the Mothers Union will be holding workshops in the Cathedral. How do you discipline your child without smacknig or resorting to physical punishment? They will be running a free 90 minute workshop on how to encourage good behavior in your children from 10am and 1pm. Pre-register at www.churchesfornon-violence.org or email info@churchesfornon-violence.org
For further details contact Elizabeth Penlington 024 7641 9707 or Dorothy McDonald 024 7667 3201
Number Seven Church Supplies
The Ven Donald Smith would like to let everyone know that he has a shop which sells Church supplies such as candles, wines, wafers and Christian books etc. The address is Robinson Goss Ltd, Tredington Roundabout, Shipston on Stour CV36 4NN Tel: 01608 663322 Fax: 01608 661250 or email robgos@tiscali.co.uk
Hope Fund Christmas Appeal 2009
The Lord Mayor, the Bishop of Coventry and the Refugee Centre to provide food, clothing and emergency support t for destitute asylum seekers in the Coventry area launched the Hope Destitution Fund earlier this year.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Coventry Refugee Centre’ and marked on the back ‘Hope fund Christmas Appeal’ and to be sent to Coventry Refugee Centre, 15 Bishop Street, Coventry CV1 1HU or you can get further details from the CRC Chief Executive, Bhopinder Basi on 024 7652 7114
(Also see the Coventry website)
hhtp:www.Coventry.Anglican.org/news/surgeoftheseeflyers
Coventry Peace Festival 2009
Phil Shiner born and educated in Coventry is now one of the country’s most eminent lawyers. He has devoted his career to those cases too uncomfortable for others to handle. He is giving a lecture on ‘Defending Human Rights’ etc The lecture will be held on Wednesday 4th November in the Goldstein Lecture Hall, Main Building, University of Coventry. The Bishop of Coventry chairs the meeting. Further details visit the website www.coventry.gov.uk/peace
(Also see the Coventry website)
hhtp:www.Coventry.Anglican.org/news/surgeoftheseeflyers
World Day of Remembrance for Road Cash Victims
The third Sunday in November is officially recognised by the United Nations as the World Day of Remembrance for Road Cash Victims. This year it will be commemorated on 15th November 2009.
Special services will be taking place in many churches and cathedrals throughout the United Kingdom to remember victims of crashes and to bring friends and families together for mutual comfort and support. We also give thanks at this time for the work of the emergency services that deal with horrifying crashes on a day-to-day basis.
If any church would like to arrange a special service or receive an information pack contact the Road Peace office Tel 020 7733 1603
What Sacraments do I discover at Work?
This invitation is open to all Readers, OLMs and NSMs in Coventry Diocese and will be held on Saturday 21st November in the Chapter House at St Margaret’s Whitnash from 9am to 12.30pm Tea and coffee will be available. This will be followed by lunch at a local pub at your own cost for those who wish to stay. Further details from Felicity Smith 01926 492452
(Also see the Coventry website)
hhtp:www.Coventry.Anglican.org/news/surgeoftheseeflyers
Share the Light this Advent
This Advent CMS are inviting people in churches to ‘Share the Light’. This can be achieved in three easy yet powerful steps: You give a candle to a friend, you promise to pray for them for a year, and finally you invite them to a special Advent Service.
For further details of the FREE Advent resource, contact Phil Evans,Tel: 01865 787515 or email phil.evans@cms.uk.org
The Harry Windsor Ringing Centre
A half-day workshop on basic bell maintenance is to be held St Peter’s Church, Kineton on Saturday 21st November from 11am and finishing late pm. A light lunch is provided. The cost is to be confirmed. For further information or to reserve a place phone Graham on 01926 641812 or email graham@navv.orangehome.co.uk
(Also see the Coventry website)
hhtp:www.Coventry.Anglican.org/news/surgeoftheseeflyers
The Harry Windsor Ringing Centre
A course on Teaching and Tower Management will be held at St Peter’s Church Kineton on Saturday 30th January 2010 starting at 10.30 coffee at 11am. Lunch and tea will be provided. The cost to be confirmed. For further information or to reserve a place phone Graham on 01926 641812 or email graham@nabb.orangehome.co.uk
(Also see the Coventry website)
hhtp:www.Coventry.Anglican.org/news/surgeoftheseeflyers
Directory Amendments
Mr David Bentley Churchwarden of Coventry St John Baptist has died.
Mrs Barbara Patch, Secretary of Keresley Village has died
The email address for the Benefice Office at Long Compton will be swarks7@btinternet.com Also if you wish to contact the Vicarage at Long Compton please telephone the Benefice Administrator direct on 01608 684163
Mr Graham Bell, 1 Pumphouse Close, Coventry CV6 6RE Tel: 024 7636 0236 has replaced Mrs Alison Aldous as Treasurer at St Thomas’ Longford