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What are the stars

What are the stars?

The stars are friends 

linked together.

They are shiny nails

that hold up the sky

The stars are made of 

a thousand angels

They are hearts from heaven

floating through the night sky.

(By Stephen Bradley, aged 8)

 

Contributed by Rev Lesley Bradley

 

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iConnect@osif.org.uk 
iConnect
Issue 146 : 15 January 2012

Greetings! 

 

As we settle into the new year and start to make plans, there are several dates that you might want to note. Details of Convocation 2012 have now been published. This year our annual gathering is being held in the Olympic City on 9/10 June and includes several new features. With easy access, and plenty of people to stay with, we hope you'll want to come. Early-bird discounts are currently available.

 

With year-round enrolment for Seminary students, a series of Introductory Days has now been scheduled around the country, including London, Warwick, Findhorn and Taunton. And, of course, the Ordination Service will also be held in London on 21 July.

 

From Tim, and on behalf of all the staff team
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Booking opens for Convocation 2012
 
convocation 2011Booking is now open for our annual Convocation Gathering 2012 which this year will be held in central London on 9-10 June, with easy access from many parts of the country.

 

The host team is led by Rev John Merrill. There is a full programme of events on the theme of Connectedness being held on the Saturday at Friends House, Euston. On the Sunday, John is leading a sacred pilgrimage and worship service in London.

 

For full details, map, programme, pricing and a booking form, are now available online .  Early bird discounts on the booking fee are available for all payments received by 1 April 2012. Booking is essential for everyone intending to come.
Diary dates for January

Login to post your events to the Calendar for listing here.  Here are a few selected events from the coming year.

Community Prayers, every Monday 

 

20-22 January: The Quest for Gay Men - exploration inspired by 'The Velvet Rage', London

 

21/22 January: Y1 student training, London

21/22 January: Y2 student training, London

 

24 January: Supervisors Network conference call,  

 

27 January: Holocaust memorial day service, Brighton

 

28 January: Ministers retreat gathering, Brixham, Devon

 

1 February: Journey to the heart of faith, online course commences

 

5 February: Inter-faith service, Suffolk

5 February: Sufi meditation group, Sheffield

 

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Gracevine Editor: Sarah Flynn

Administrator: Lindsay Jarrett

Community Facilitator: Tim Pickles

Finance Officer: Danielle Wilson

 

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