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The spiritual path
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The spiritual path

Spiritual progress is typically three steps forward and then perhaps two steps back. This challenges a man to keep his eye on the spiritual path and to learn from the path itself. He might find that the steps backwards have as much to teach him as the steps forward - maybe even more.

(Richard Rohr: On the Threshold of Transformation)

 

Contributed by Rev Tim Pickles

 

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Issue 143 : 11 December 2011

Greetings! 

 

As the first frosts and snows of winter arrive, and darkness spreads over the land, this is the time of withdrawal. We turn inwards literally and metaphorically. We light candles in remembrance of the Light that has gone and in hope for the Light that is to come.  

 

May this advent coming be fruitful and blessed.

From Tim, on behalf of our staff team
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We hope to place the next order for Minister Photo ID Badges early in 2012. If you would like to order one, please complete and return the order form now (login required).

 

Prayer request: Please hold Tony and Diane in your prayers as they await the results of a recent diagnosis.

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Next week's issue will be the last iConnect of 2011. If you have any content for publication, please post in good time. Here's a reminder of How to Publish your Items.

Forthcoming events into 2012

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Community Prayers, every Monday 

 

13 December: Universal worship service, Frome

 

14 December: Exploring sacred traditions, Bristol

 

18 December: Peace, Unity, Interfaith service, Wicklow
18 December: Deepening into Sacred Awareness, Devon 

20 December: Temenos meditation group, Poole

31 December: New Year's Eve Charity Fund-raiser, Brighton

6-10 January: BBC Solent Thought for the Day

7 January: Mystic Heart course, Somerset

8 January: Inter-faith service, Suffolk
8 January: Universal worship service, Manchester
8 January: Sufi meditation group, Sheffield

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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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