Notices (March 2009)
Stayling Alive is back!
"Staying Alive" is here for its third year, writes Simon White, and like last year we are going to be doing a number of ‘Bless the Community” projects. We are hoping this year to be in Bamburgh, Amble, Alnwick, Seahouses, Beadnel, Belford and possibly some other locations too. We have that fab band “RE Born” playing for us again, and the worship looks like it will be even better than last year!
Is that possible? Well why not come and try it out? Don't worry if you have nobody to come with, we will allocate you to a team when you arrive, and many people came on their own and make loads of friends. Take a peek at the website and download the application form if you’re interested. Hurry, though, because when all the places are gone they’re GONE! See you all then. Dates are 30th July-2nd August. You can camp or stay in the hostel,it's up to you! Web page at http://www.newcastle.anglican.org/youth/staying-alive.aspx
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Council of Christians and Jews, North-East branch: the Newcastle Reform Synagogue will be our hosts at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 18th March. Refreshments will be served; there is no charge, but we do welcome donations of at least £2 if possible for the activities of CCJ. Our speaker is Dr Janet Tollington and her subject will be the Book of Esther - which is celebrated in the Jewish Festival of Purim. Janet is a Minister of the United Reformed Church and teaches in Cambridge within that university's Federation of Theological Colleges. We have met her before and are enthusiastic about her return to us and her accessible manner of study. The Synagogue is on p.54 of the A-Z in 3C - "the Croft" is at the top of Salters Road. There is some car parking space.
Father Leonard Skinner
Newcastle Cathedral have kindly agreed to host the annual Easter Wednesday Lunch
(12 for 12.30pm on April 15) for the retired clergy, spouses and widows whilst Shepherds Dene is closed for renovations. This will include a glass of wine as usual. If you would like to come please send a cheque for £10 before April 3 to Gwenda Gofton, 4 Crossfell, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9EA. Please make cheques payable to Newcastle Cathedral.
Treading Lighter during Lent: Hexham Abbey presents a series of high-profile speakers on the impact of climate change as part of Evensong on Sunday evenings during Lent.
6:30pm Sunday 1st March, Brendan Callaghan, Regional Conservator, The Forestry Commission on The challenge for forestry;
6:30pm Sunday 8th March, Dr Paula Clifford, Head of Theology, Christian Aid, on The challenge for the Poor;
6:30pm Sunday 15th March, Professor Sam Berry, Past President of the British Ecological Societyon The challenge for ecology; Daily Gospel Readings
6:30pm Sunday 22nd March, Professor Dermot Roddy, Science City Professor of Energy, Newcastle University on The challenge for Renewable Energy;
6:30pm Sunday 29th March, Professor Michael Northcott, Professor of Ethics, The University of Edinburgh on The challenge for Ethics. There will be an opportunity to continue a discussion with the speaker at the Beaumont Hotel immediately following the service. Further information from: Canon Graham B Usher, Rector Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB, 01434 602031 rector@hexhamabbey.org.uk www.hexhamabbey.org.uk
Sing Scripture – Wednesday 18 March, 7.30 – 9:45 p.m. at St Bartholomew, Long Benton: An opportunity to sing through a variety of music suitable for parish choirs, singing groups and congregations. This workshop focuses on music with texts from scripture including psalms and canticles. We end with a short act of worship and an opportunity for socializing over a splendid supper. Directed by Gordon Appleton. An RSCM Northern Initiative workshop organised by RSCM Northumbria. Cost: Adults £7 Juniors £3. Contact: ANN McGIVERN Tel. No. 0191 2665442 e-mail annpope@hotmail.com
‘Speaking Out for Justice’, Formulating a Theology of Development, Paula Clifford, Head of Theology, Christian Aid, Thursday 26 March, Church House, Percy Main 10.00am – 1.00pm
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Back to Church Sunday
“It was an opportunity for all of us to rediscover what it means to belong to church,” one of many positive comments made by the 80+ parishes who signed up to ‘Back to Church Sunday’ in Newcastle Diocese in 2008.
‘Back to Church Sunday’ is an opportunity for parishes to reach out to people in the wider community. An idea launched in Manchester Diocese five years ago which has since spread throughout the Church of England. Congregation members invite friends, family members and neighbours to a ‘Back to Church’ service – people who have had some experience of church whether as children or attended special events such as baptisms, weddings or funerals or perhaps know very little about Church but would value an opportunity to explore what the Church has to offer.
If your parish was involved in 2008 or would like to sign up to this practical piece of mission for the first time this year – ensure that Sunday 27th September 2009 is in your diary now.
† For further information about the focus for this year’s B2CS and to register interest – please contact Revd. Dorothy Robinson, 57 Millview Drive, Tynemouth NE30 2QD Tel 0191 2570980
email dottirobinson@hotmail.com
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Daily Gospel Readings
1. The First Sunday of Lent Mark 1. 9-15
2. St Chad Matt 25. 31-end
3. Tuesday Matt 6. 7-15
4. Ember Day Luke 11. 29-32
5. Thursday Matt 7. 7-12
6. Ember Day Matt 5. 20-26
7. Saturday Matt 5. 43-end
8. The Second Sunday of Lent Mark 8. 31-end
9. Monday Luke 6. 36-38
10. Tuesday Matt 23. 1-12
11. Wednesday Matt 20. 17-28
12. Thursday Luke 16. 19-end
13. Friday Matt. 21. 33-43, 45-46
14. Saturday Luke 15. 1-3, 11-end
15. The Third Sunday of Lent John 2. 13-22
16. Monday Luke 4. 24-30
17. St Patrick Matt. 18. 21-end
18. Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem Matt. 5. 17-19
19. Joseph of Nazareth Matt. 1. 18-end
20. St Cuthbert Matt 18. 12-14
21. Thomas Cranmer Luke 18. 9-14
22. The Fourth Sunday of Lent John 3. 14-21
23. Monday John 4. 43-end
24. Tuesday John 5. 1-3, 5-16
25. The Annunciation of our Lord to The Luke 1. 26-38
Blessed Virgin Mary
26. Thursday John 5. 31-end
27. Friday John 7. 1-2, 10, 25-30
28. Saturday John 7. 40-52
29. The Fifth Sunday of Lent John 12. 20-33
30. Monday John 8. 1-11
31. John Donne John 8. 21-30
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