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Mentor group 2013
In the news this week
Forthcoming events in October
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Contributed by Rev Tim Pickles

 

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Issue 135 : 9 October 2011
Greetings! 

Please hold the Seminary in your prayers, thoughts and reflections as our new students prepare to join us in a few weeks.  Interest is high and the class is filling rapidly; if you know of anyone who is considering joining our training this year, then please encourage them to step forward as enrolment closes soon.

 

Blessings from Nicola, Lindsay, Danielle and Tim
A Warm Welcome to Mentor Group 2013
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Excitement is in the air as the new students move towards the first weekend of training at the end of October, and we are delighted to welcome our new mentor team: Jamila Clesham, Joan Browne, Kevin Gleeson and Patricia Norman.

 

We had a wonderful stream of applicants and offer our warmest gratitude to all those who stepped forward. This is certainly a profound way to offer to serve.

In the news this week


Seven interfaith ministers were present at the recent LoveSpirit Gathering in London at which around 250 gay and bisexual men and women shared their sense of spirituality and sexuality in around 30 different workshops, two of which were facilitated by interfaith ministers, whilst another was on the plenary panel.  

 

If your ministry involves bereavement and funerals, then do spare 3 minutes to look at this outstanding video clip

 

We are in urgent need of some storage space in or around London for our ordination equipment.  If anyone has a small space that they would be happy to utilise for this purpose, please let Lindsay know.  If required, a small payment could be made available.

 

Rev John Merrill has recorded six 10-minute stories of a pilgrimage walk to be broadcast shortly on BBC Radio Essex.

 

A vacancy has arisen for a Spiritual Care Lead at Trinity Hospice in London.  For further details click here

 

September Films are producing a documentary for the BBC on interfaith weddings and are looking for interfaith couples who are planning to marry.  If you can help, please contact September Films directly. 

 

And finally.......many, many congratulations to Caroline Grayson (2006) on her marriage to Steve Mortimore last Saturday, 1 October, held in Wimborne. Caroline and Steve we wish you a long and happy journey together; may you know contentment, delight and your fair share of absolute joy!

Forthcoming events into October

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Community Prayers, every Monday 

 

11 October: Universal worship service, Frome

 

15 October: Focus on Funerals, Hertfordshire


16 October: Peace, unity, interfaith service, Wicklow 

16 October: Monthly interfaith spiritual gathering, London

16 October: LGBT forum group meeting, Brighton

16 October: One Light Gathering - Mercy, Goddess Wisdom, London

16 October: Deepening into Sacred Awareness, Devon

16 October: Chanting for healing and peace, Liverpool

 

19 October: Accredited supervisor training, London

 

28-30 October: One-year diploma in group facilitation, conflict resolution and counselling, London

 

30 October: London ministers meeting, London

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Faculty Leader: Nicola Coombe

Gracevine Editor: Sarah Flynn

Administrator: Lindsay Jarrett

Community Facilitator: Tim Pickles

Finance Officer: Danielle Wilson

 

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