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Come, come whoever you are ...
... to take part in the sacred ritual of holding and welcoming our 2011 ministers at their ordination ceremony.
This is perhaps the most important occasion in our calender. We gather together in community to witness all the new ministers as they are anointed, and to surround them in an embrace of love.
Do you remember your own ordination and all that it marked for you? The Class of 2011 is preparing for this moment, in just six weeks time. It will be another great gathering at the Second Church of Christ Scientist, Notting Hill Gate, London. Please arrive by 13.45 to be seated. Family, friends and guests are all welcome.
Robes and stoles are welcome. Children are welcome. Ministers are invited in the lower seats to form a physical holding circle around the inner circle of ministers. Why not bring a picnic to share with friends afterwards in the near-by park?
If you are willing to help prepare and set-up the venue, please contact Lindsay.
Come, come, whoever you are ... to witness, to affirm, to welcome, and to celebrate.
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Other news
New items in the Ministers Resource Library (NB. Login required)
Rev Stephen Wright offers another thoughtful piece, this time on an interfaith view of the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine.
Pamela Ramsden has contributed some examples of Universal Worship Services.
Post-Graduate Programme
Advance notice that this autumn several programmes are being developed including a Focus on Funerals, a repeat of the highly successful Supervisor Training, a weekend on How to Conduct the Perfect Ceremony, and a Weekend Retreat just for ministers.
Calling all South West ministers
Rev Noel Lockyer-Stevens is convening a day event for ministers and students at Lupton House on 17 September. The programme is now available and there is still room for a few more people. |
