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NoticesJump to: General NoticesECUMENICAL LENT GROUPSChurches Together in Kidlington is again organizing discussion groups this Lent. The course to be followed is the York Courses Lent 2008 course on "The Lord's Prayer: praying it, meaning it, living it". There is a course booklet for all participants, for which you will be asked to pay £3 except in cases of hardship, as well as a CD plus transcript for each group, which contains a discussion starter introduced by Dr. David Hope, with contributions from Bishop Kenneth Stevenson, Canon Margaret Sentamu, Dr. David Wilkinson, and Elaine Storkey.There is a sheet in both churches to sign up to participate in a group. Please provide contact details (email if possible) and note which day(s) of the week would be possible/impossible for you and whether you prefer evenings or daytime. Please also note if you would be willing to host and/or lead a group. The course lasts 5 weeks and all groups will start in the week beginning 11th February, but if you know you are unlikely to manage every week, that does not matter: still sign up. Please sign up by Sunday, January 27th if possible, or at the very latest by Sunday, February 3rd. There will also be forms available to sign at the Fellowship Meal on Jan 23rd, as well as some copies of the course booklet if you would like to have a look at it before committing yourself. For further details, or an advance copy of the booklet, please contact Sue Mills, on tel. 376546 or email sue.mills @ ntlworld.com . GIVING AS MISSION 2007The Outreach and Mission Group has made allocations listed here.REMINDER ABOUT CHEQUESOur bank now allows the following to be written as the payee on cheques
Dated NoticesEPIPHANY PARTY Jan 4thAnn Beckett is selling tickets (£3) for the above, arranged by the Mothers' Union. All are welcome to come to the Refectory on Friday, January 4th at 7 for 7.30pm. Members are asked to bring along a savoury or a sweet dish. There will be some entertainment.FOOD FOR THOUGHT Jan 8thThe lunchtime bible discussion group will be meeting again on Tuesday 8th January 2008 beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage. We begin a new calendar year by looking at a striking New Testament document in the letter of James. Condemned roundly by Martin Luther, this is writing that pulls no punches in addressing such practical issues as care for the poor, controlling your tongue and unjust discrimination. Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God the Father, is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows in their hardships, and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world. Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.MUSIC ON MONDAYS 14th JanAT ST MICHAEL AT THE NORTH GATE. Our first performer of the New Year on Monday 14th January is Max Moonlight, a very talented guitarist you may have heard out in the street. Max will be playing tunes from the '60s. As usual the concert starts at 1pm. Tea and coffee will be served also. Hope to see you there. Further information on future musicians will be available at the church.TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP 15th JanPlans for 2008: The Tuesday Night Group (for 20s and 30s) is going to be studying The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren starting in January. If you have not yet ventured along to one of the meetings but would like to join us on what promises to be an inspirational journey, we are meeting on the following evenings at 7.30pm
OPEN MEETING ON YOUTHWORK 17th JanThe Open Meeting, at 8pm in St Mary's Refectory, will discuss provision of youth work in Kidlington. The Discussion continues amongst members of churches, council, school, parents, etc on ways to support the young people in particular need in our community.WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 18th-25th JanChurches Together in Kidlington events
CHCH CATHEDRAL: INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CANONS. Sat 19th JanService at 19th Jan 2008 at 6.00pm. The Bishop of Oxford has appointed four new Honorary Canons of Christ Church Cathedral, one of whom is The Revd Sue Booys. You are invited to attend the Installation, which will be followed by an informal drinks reception. Please let the Clergy know if you would like to attend.CTK Holiday Club meeting 21st Janin the Kidlington Methodist Church at 8pm. We will discuss the way forward for the Summer Bible Club. If you are interested in helping in any way please do come along. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to know more, please contact Marilyn King on 376700.GATEHOUSE EVENSONG 27th JanGatehouse are having a special service of Evensong to celebrate those who work with the Homeless, on Sunday 27th January at 6.30pm in St Giles, Oxford.Looking AheadMOTHERS' UNION Feb 1stOur next meeting on Friday, February 1st at 9.45 (coffee) for 10am in the Refectory, will incorporate the Branch AGM and discussion of future meetings. Please come along with suggestions if you have any. All are welcome.FOOD FOR THOUGHT Feb 5thThe lunchtime bible discussion group, will be meeting again on Tuesday 5th February 2008 beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage. We will be looking at the book of Job, chapters 1 to 14. It airs the problem of undeserved suffering. Why do bad things happen to good people? Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.ST JOHN'S SPRING CLEAN 9th FebSpring Clean and Tidy Up at St John's, from 10am onwards. Come and help us do a grand tidy-up at the start of Lent and in the year of our 50th celebrations. The more folk that come the quicker we'll be! Bring a packed lunch. Drinks provided.BARN DANCE Feb 15thAt St John's at 7.30pm. Dancing to "Tinkers Ditch". Tickets £7.50 (Including Ploughman's Supper, bring your own drinks). Tickets from Church Wardens and Joan Townsend. Phone 01865 375942.CHRISTIANS TOGETHER ON CLIMATE CHANGE Feb 16th10.00am - 4.00pm, Greyfriars Church, Reading. A major day conference 9:30am to 4:00pm designed to help Christians in the Thames Valley make a difference on climate issues. It will feature speakers, including the Rt Revd John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford, a wide range of workshops, an interactive exhibition offering resources for individuals and congregations to take things forward, worship, a chance to discuss the issues with politicians. Do join in! The conference is organised by A Rocha, Christian Aid, CCOW, The Diocese of Oxford, Operation Noah, Reading and Silchester Methodist Circuit, SAGE and Tearfund. Registration (form attached) is essential. Cost £5 on the day. For full details contact Maranda St John Nicolle, Christian Concern for One World - ccowinfo @ fish.co.ukLiving Faith: A vision for evangelism June 7thA one day conference in Oxford on June 7th 2008
Regular Lecture SeriesThursday Working Lunches at St Michael'sThursdays 1.05pm to 1.45pm (with lunch) Theme:
Thursday Lunchtimes at St Giles'Thursdays 12.30pm Theme: Living through a time of crisis
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