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Opportunities abound this autumn for growing in faith,
thinking through issues that affect daily life, and
gaining some skills to help in practical ways of
service.
When
looking up the word ‘opportunity’ in the
dictionary I came across this:
‘An
occasion is that which falls in our way, or
presents itself in the course of events; an
opportunity is a convenience or fitness of time,
place, etc., for the doing of a thing. Hence,
occasions often make opportunities.
If
you haven’t ever been to a Deanery Discipleship event
before then maybe this is the time to start, to make the
most of the opportunities and enjoy the occasions which
have fallen in your way here in the Petersfield
Deanery!
And
if you are an ‘old’ hand then we hope you will come back
again.
   
“Does your church include everyone?”
Disability Discrimination Act for Churches and Public
Buildings
Buriton Church, near Petersfield
Saturday November 10th 9.30am – 1.00pm
Lynne
Morris of Through the Roof
Through the Roof is a Christian disability ministry
working in partnership with churches and other
organisations to promote access and inclusion of
disabled people in every area of church life.
The workshop will engage with the Disability
Discrimination Act in a way that will help us to fulfil
its requirements in our churches and value and welcome
those with disabilities.
Cost:
£8.00 per person. Please help us meet the cost of this
course if you can.
2
participants per benefice from the Petersfield Deanery
are paid for by parishes.
…
more TOPICAL TALKING
The death of absolute truth: or the birth of absolute
relativism?
His
Honour Judge Christopher Clark, QC
Judge
and Chancellor of the Diocese
Tuesday October 30th, 7.30-9.30pm
At St
Peter’s Church, Petersfield
With
Christian values under attack and the increase of
relativism there is a question over where the basis of
British values lie. What is the moral basis for our
culture, and how does this question affect law makers
and law keepers? Judge Clark will
help us explore this important and fascinating area
of decision-making, which affects the very basis
of our judicial system and society.
If we can… we should. What are the limits of scientific
exploration?
Canon Dr
Maureen
Palmer
Tuesday November 27th,
7.30-9.30pm
At St
Peter’s Church, Petersfield
Science is consistently pushing at boundaries where
moral questions are raised. This session asks the
questions ‘how far is too far?’ and ‘who sets the moral
boundaries to such work?’ Canon Maureen got us thinking
at a recent Deanery Synod meeting and we have invited
her back again to explore the area of debate in more
depth.
…
more BASIC BELIEVING - looking at the Creed
All sessions at
Blackmoor Vicarage, 7.30pm-9,30pm
The
Revd Will Hughes,
Vicar of Blackmoor and Whitehill
This
is the second of three terms looking at the Creed phrase
by phrase, Continuing with the final term next summer.
Come
to any session or all of them. It does not matter
if you have not been to the first term.
Sept
20th Incarnation. (For us - made
man)
Oct 4th
Passion. (For our sake - and was buried)
Oct
18th Resurrection.
(On the third day - of the Father)
Nov 1st
Judgement. (He will come again - no end)
OPEN
BOOK - The Old Testament
- Why and how should we read it.
 Wednesdays,
8pm until about 9pm,
at St Mary Magdalen, Sheet
Revd Rob Dewing
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Sept 12th
-
Oct 10th
-
Nov 7th
-
Nov 28th
No
need to book, but please phone Sheet parish office
(01730 302695) to check if it is on.
WHAT
HAPPENS AT COMMUNION?
Nov 8th
and 15th at Greatham Church
7.30pm-9.30pm
Revd
Will Hughes and Revd David Heatley
Two sessions to explore what happens between us and God,
and between us and others. What are the essentials of
Communion and the dynamics when we meet ‘At the Table’?
JOHN OF THE CROSS
Thursday September 13th, 7.30pm - 9.15pm
Revd
Carolyn Headley, at the Rectory, West Meon
Revered in Spain as one of its greatest poets, John’s
path through life testifies to a deep and committed life
in Christ, despite tremendous suffering, giving rise to
profound spiritual insights through his poetry and his
commentaries on the depths it expresses. Perhaps known
best in Christian spirituality for expressing the Dark
Night of the Soul there is a great deal to learn from
looking at his life and work.
LEADING
CHURCH INTERCESSIONS (repeat)
Wednesday 31st October,,
7.30pm-9.30pm at St Mary Magdalen Church, Sheet
Revd
Carolyn Headley
Intercessions made easy. It is both a privilege and a
responsibility to lead the prayers at a service and when
asked to do this many people feel inadequate, or feel
they just wouldn’t know where to start or what to say.
This evening will try and help by looking at what we are
doing in corporate intercessions, how to put them
together with some different forms, and give pointers in
delivery.
This
is a repeat of the previously run course.
PREACHING WITH MATTHEW
The Revd Dr David Wenham
Saturday November 24th,
9.30am -12.45pm, West Meon Village Hall
A
morning for all involved in preaching. As Year A
of the Common Worship Lectionary begins David Wenham
will give an introduction to Matthew to help in sermon
preparation.
A
contribution of £5.00 is invited for this event.
David lectures in New Testament and is moving from
Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, to be Senior Tutor in New
Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, from September.
He has published extensively and for some years combined
his teaching ministry with parish ministry in rural
parishes in Oxfordshire.
Youth
Pilgrimage to Taize Summer 2008.
In July or August of 2008 The Revd Dominic Clarke from
St Peter’s Church in Petersfield is hoping to lead a
group of young people from the area aged between 15 – 29
years on pilgrimage to Taize (situated in Burgundy,
France - see www.taize.fr ). Taizé, is the home
of an international, ecumenical community, where the
brothers are committed to material and spiritual sharing
and simplicity of life. For over 50 years many thousands
of young people from many countries have gone to Taizé
each year. As well a being a deeply spiritual, and often
life changing event, it promises to be a fun and
interesting experience with a chance to meet and share
with other young people from all over the world. Anyone
interested in exploring this opportunity further should
contact The Revd Dominic Clarke on 01730 266199 / 01730
260213 or email
stpeterscurate@btinternet.com.
DIOCESAN EVENTS
Children’s Ministry
Training
Saturday 13th October
Workshop Morning – Cost £6.50
·
Using puppets with children
·
Godly Play
·
Introduction to Core Skills Training
Details: Mrs Kay Lancaster Tel: 023 92 899656
Email: Kay.Lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org
Youth
Ministry Training
Saturday 3rd November
Workshop Morning – Cost £6.50
·
Participation
·
How to pray with young people
·
Working with teenagers
Details: Mrs Kay Lancaster Tel: 023 92 899656
Email: Kay.Lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org
Local
Youth Work Training
Wednesdays, 3rd, 10th, 17th
October 2007. 9:30am-1:30pm
Venue: Portsmouth Council of Community Service, 338
Commercial Road
Facilitators: Carl Burton and Mandy Tricker
To
book a place contact: Fiona Mabbott - TRACS Coordinator
Tel:
023 9229 5060 Email:
Fiona.mabbott@portsmouthccs.org.uk
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