Edenham Regional House
Services and Diary
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Three Towers Times Services for December 2011 and January 2012
Three Towers Times Services for February 2012
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Edenham Regonal House programme, retreats and days of reflection, please click on link following for word doc Feb 26 - Jul 6 2012 To make enquiries or to book a place on a day please contact: The Rev'd Andrew Hawes, Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham PE10 0LS Tel:01778 591358 edreghouse@tiscali.co.uk HOLY COMMUNION ON FRIDAYS Every Friday there is a celebration of the Eucharist on the Stable Chapel at 12 noon. The service lasts around forty-five minues and has an emphasis on quiet reflective prayer. It also includes a short talk on the day's scripture readings. This is followed by a bring and share lunch for those able to stay. There is no need to book – just turn up. This service happens throughout the year except the last three Fridays in August and Good Friday. |
LENT COURSES
2012 will be held as follows:-
Edenham – Monday at 7.30 pm
Regional House – Tuesday at 7.30 pm
Witham-on-the-Hill – Thursday at 7.30 pm
CONFIRMATION
The Parish Confirmation will take place on Sunday 29th April at Witham on the Hill at 10.30am. If you are interested in preparing to be strengthened in your Christian life through the sacrament of confirmation then please let any of the clergy or Heather know. Minimum age i s10 years old, maximum is 210! Preparation will begin before Christmas. Adults and youngsters will meet in separate groups.
Plants for sale at Edenham Vicarage - donations to be left at vicarage
LEARN
BELL RINGING!
As you will have heard – bells are a vital part of our village soundscape
– calling all to worship and sending the praise of God into every nook
and corner. If you would like to learn – there will demonstrations at
Edenham Garden Fete next week and at the Flower and Heritage Festival.
Or turn up on any Thursday at Edenham 7.30-pm – 9.15pm to be shown the ropes!
CHURCH BELLS PRACTICE – Witham-on-the-Hill.
Tuesday
s at 7.30 pm apart from first Tuesday in the Month. For further information
please ring Jane Clark
01778 590232.
Song of Songs:
PATRICK HAWES' NEW CD ‘SONG OF SONGS'
is now available from the Vicarage at the cost of £12.50. Cheques to be made payable to Edenham Regional House Bookstall.
THE EVERGREEN CARE TRUST - is looking to develop a small team of VOLUNTEER OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF at their Bourne & Stamford Offices.
Duties to include reception duties, answering the telephone, taking referrals, etc to support the Administrative Team. Those interested would need to commit to regular hours or day each week and should have basic computer and telephone skills. For more information please contact Kevin Vinter on 01780 765900. Link
EDENHAM KNEELERS GROUP has been formed and will meet once a month at the Vicarage and weekly at a members house if wished. For further information contact Rachel on 01476 550609.
EDENHAM CHURCH GUIDES
Next year we are offering guided tours of Edenham Church to Grimsthorpe Coach Parties, anyone interested in training to be one see Fr Andy
THE THREE TOWERS MAGAZINE is now edited by Tom McWilliams. Contact 01778 590647 or email lizandtom9@tiscali.co.uk Deadline for copy is the 10th of the month. After 11 years the Three Towers is to be printed at the Vicarage using a new machine. This should iron out any difficulties and hopefully fund other publicity and publications. Anyone who is happy to spend and hour or so stapling and folding please let Father Andy know.
| DIARY DATES 2011 and 2012
‘ERH established in 1989 to foster and promote Christian Spirituality‘ REGIONAL HOUSE PROGRAMME DAYS OF REFLECTION Practicalities: all these days being with coffee and registration at 10.00am for a 10.30am Start. The day usually has two sessions before and after lunch which is included and the days draw to a close wtih corporate prayer at 3.30pm after this tea is available (and cake!) with departure by 4.00pm. Often there is worship at midday, on Fridays this is always the Eucharist. We can cater for any special diets if we know in advance. We can also accommodate wheel chair users. There are no set charges – we ask for voluntary contributions which can be gift aided. For all the days the suggested contribution is £12.50. Guests give more or less according to their circustances and inclination. Phone 01778 591358 or email edreghouse@tiscali.co.uk to make a booking. The house is also available for individuals to use for day or residential use - either catered or self-catered. Please ask if you would like to know more. February 2012 Tuesday 14th February - Swinstead SERVICES FOR WHOLENESS AND HEALING - all at 7.30 pm. If you need a lift please ask Father Andy A quiet reflective opportunity for prayer within Holy Communion - lasts forty minutes. Includes an opportunity for Ministry with individuals if appropriate.
Saturday 18th February The Friends organisation is organising a ‘fundraiser' to provide the £1000 needed for the stone table which will be the centre piece of the upper garden. Their ‘winter feast' is on Saturday 18 th February from 7.00pm – please contact the house for tickets. 01778 591358 These are £10 each. (numbers are limited!) Tuesday 28th February LENT COURSE: THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Five quiet evenings to mark the 350 th anniversary of the Prayer Book. Led by Canon Andrew Hawes Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm 28 th Feb, 6 th , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th March. Each evening will begin with Holy Communion (BCP) at 7.30pm and end with Compline. Evenings will examine the ‘call to unity', ‘the call to penitence', ‘the call to intercede and to praise', ‘the call to be meet partakers' and ‘the call to hear and receive the Word'. Wednesday 29th February THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER. A day exploring the work and writing of Evelyn Underhill – Anglican spiritual writer of the early twentieth century. Led by Canon Arthur Middleton, tutor at Durham University and author of ‘Prayer in a workaday world' and many other titles. March 2012 Tuesday 6th March LENT COURSE: THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Five quiet evenings to mark the 350 th anniversary of the Prayer Book. Led by Canon Andrew Hawes Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm 28 th Feb, 6 th , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th March. Each evening will begin with Holy Communion (BCP) at 7.30pm and end with Compline. Evenings will examine the ‘call to unity', ‘the call to penitence', ‘the call to intercede and to praise', ‘the call to be meet partakers' and ‘the call to hear and receive the Word'. Tuesday 13th March PAINTING AND PRAYER. A return visit from Kate Austen of Christart – who will help participants engage in prayerful reflection through painting. No previous experience necessary. Kate will provide all the materials – suggested contribution for this day is £20 – includes lunch.
Tuesday 13th March LENT COURSE: THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Five quiet evenings to mark the 350 th anniversary of the Prayer Book. Led by Canon Andrew Hawes Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm 28 th Feb, 6 th , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th March. Each evening will begin with Holy Communion (BCP) at 7.30pm and end with Compline. Evenings will examine the ‘call to unity', ‘the call to penitence', ‘the call to intercede and to praise', ‘the call to be meet partakers' and ‘the call to hear and receive the Word'. Tuesday 20th March - Witham-on-the-Hill SERVICES FOR WHOLENESS AND HEALING - all at 7.30 pm. If you need a lift please ask Father Andy A quiet reflective opportunity for prayer within Holy Communion - lasts forty minutes. Includes an opportunity for Ministry with individuals if appropriate.
Tuesday 20th March LENT COURSE: THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Five quiet evenings to mark the 350 th anniversary of the Prayer Book. Led by Canon Andrew Hawes Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm 28 th Feb, 6 th , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th March. Each evening will begin with Holy Communion (BCP) at 7.30pm and end with Compline. Evenings will examine the ‘call to unity', ‘the call to penitence', ‘the call to intercede and to praise', ‘the call to be meet partakers' and ‘the call to hear and receive the Word'. Friday 23th March VIA DOLOROSA – THE WAY OF SORROW. Dilys Phipps, a psychoanalyst and spiritual director, explores the place of suffering in therapeutic healing with reference to the Stations of the Cross. Tuesday 27th March LENT COURSE: THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Five quiet evenings to mark the 350 th anniversary of the Prayer Book. Led by Canon Andrew Hawes Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm 28 th Feb, 6 th , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th March. Each evening will begin with Holy Communion (BCP) at 7.30pm and end with Compline. Evenings will examine the ‘call to unity', ‘the call to penitence', ‘the call to intercede and to praise', ‘the call to be meet partakers' and ‘the call to hear and receive the Word'. April 2012 Tuesday 3rd April (IN HOLY WEEK) THE SERVANT KING. A day using both art and music – led by Fr David Mackenzie – a former RAF chaplain and experienced conductor of retreats. Thursday 5th, Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th April RESIDENTIAL RETREATS (It is also possible for non residents to take part)
THE GREAT FOUR DAYS
Maundy Thursday 5th April 6.00pm – Easter Day 4.00pm. An opportunity to participate in all the liturgy and prayer in St Michael and All Angels Edenham including the Vigil at dawn on Easter Day (suggested contribution £90 for residents please ask if you are commuting!) Tuesday 17th April - Edenham SERVICES FOR WHOLENESS AND HEALING - all at 7.30 pm. If you need a lift please ask Father Andy A quiet reflective opportunity for prayer within Holy Communion - lasts forty minutes. Includes an opportunity for Ministry with individuals if appropriate.
Friday 20th April EASTER IS UNPAINTED. The Revd Peter Garland explores the ways in which artists have explored the Resurrection of Jesus. Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd April
MEET PARTAKERS A retreat reflecting on the teaching of the Prayer Book on Holy Communion ( part of the Prayer Book 350 th programme) Led by Canon Andrew Hawes) Friday 20 th April 6.00pm – Sunday 22 nd April 3.00pm.(suggested contribution £65 ‘commuters please ask?) Friday 29th April CONFIRMATION The Parish Confirmation will take place on Sunday 29th April at Witham on the Hill at 10.30am. If you are interested in preparing to be strengthened in your Christian life through the sacrament of confirmation then please let any of the clergy or Heather know. Minimum age i s10 years old, maximum is 210! Preparation will begin before Christmas. Adults and youngsters will meet in separate groups. May 2012 Friday 11th May BEARING WITNESS. Canon Ian Silk, who is involved in evangelism both in Lincolnshire and nationally, opens up the prayer and teaching of Lincolnshire saints – Guthlac, Hugh, Edward King and others on the command of Christ to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. June 2012 Saturday 16th June STOP IN THE NAME OF GOD! This day is Edenham's contribution to a national initiative by the Retreat Association. Members of the Regional House ministry team will offer ‘taster sessions' of different types of prayer. July 2012 Friday 6th July ON MIXED LIFE. Canon Andrew Hawes opens up the wisdom of Walter Hinton ( the fourteenth century English spiritual writer) on seeking holiness in an active life of engagement with family, business and community. September 2012 Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September FORWARD
IN FAITH ANNUAL WEEKEND Friday 14th September SONG OF SONGS 14 TH SEPTEMBER 2012 7.30pm
A performance of the ‘Song of Songs ‘by Patrick Hawes in Edenham Parish Church with Elin Manahan Thomas as the Soloist. Tickets will be £10 ( no concessions) |
