NEW VCG TALKS
As part of our Upper Itchen Voluntary Care Group work, we are starting a series of talks locally by experts in the fields of community care, health care and other related fields. The first of these talks will be on:
Tuesday October 19th at 6.30 pm
Bramdean Village Hall
The Manager of the Winchster Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) will talk on issues such as debt, allowances for older people and carers, legal problems etc. Approximately one hour talk, with questions and drinks afterwards. All very welcome.
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PREVIOUS COURSE: 2010
WHEN I SURVEY…… Christ’s cross and ours
A course in five sessions exploring the connection between Christ’s cross and our daily lives.
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Space in the City Talks
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A series of talks for the Autumn on the theme of 'Sanctuary'. All held on
Wednesdays 12.30 to 1300
at the United Church
Jewry Street, Winchester
29 September
Giles Charrington – An Comerach: a Gaelic spiritual sanctuary
6 October
Bishop John Austin Baker – Creating Sanctuary for other Animals
13 October
Jane Chevous – From Silence to Sanctuary: the journey of abuse
20 October
Bishop John Inge – Faith in Place
3 November
Bishop Dom Timothy Bavin OSB – A Monastery as a Sanctuary
10 November
Jenny Cuffe - Living in Limbo : the experience of asylum seekers
17 November
Angela Sealey – Working with Asylum Seekers – the work of the Southampton & Winchester Visitors Group.
24 November
Rev’d Brian Pickett – The Psalms – A Safe Place for the Struggling
Space in the City is organised by members of the city churches of St Bartholomew, St Lawrence, St Swithun, St Peter and the United Church.
Admission Free Donations welcome Sandwiches available.
Further details on each talk here.
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Bishop Michael Meetings/Talks
'Seek first the Kingdom of God' - Our Church in the Diocese and in the Nation
A series of meetings will take place in the autumn at which Bishop Michael will speak about our Church, in the Diocese and in the nation, in these next years.
Together with the Area Deans and Island Deans, these meetings have been arrranged for the following dates, all starting at 7.30pm.
Thursday 21 October – Winchester and Alresford
at Holy Trinity, Winchester
Tuesday 5 October – Basingstoke
Thursday 7 October – Alton and Odiham
at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Marks
Bishop Michael says: "I should like to attract to these meetings as many as possible of those who worship with any regularity at all in our churches." He encourages every church to publicise the events on the theme of 'Seek first the Kingdom of God' - Our Church in the Diocese and in the Nation.
Bishop Michael plans to speak for about 35 minutes, there will be a 15-minute break for tea, coffee and and informal discussion of what has offered, followed by questions for about 35 minutes. It is envisaged that the meetings will finish by 9pm. A document with the key areas will be available at the meeting and will be provided on the day.
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Cathedral Lecture Series
THE HOLY SPIRIT
19th May to 9th Jun - Start Time: 19:00
This summer series looks at the way that God as Holy Spirit makes a real difference to the shape and meaning of our lives, both as individuals and community.
7pm for 7.30pm, Prior’s Hall, The Deanery, The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS
Wednesday 19 May
The Holy Spirit – God’s Gift Among Us?
Canon Steve Pittis
Wednesday 26 May
Who and where is the Holy Spirit?
Canon Vernon White
Wednesday 2 June
The Call of the Holy Spirit – Vocation
Julia Mourant, Vocations Recruitment & Selection Officer, Diocese of Winchester
Wednesday 9 June
The Guidance of the Holy Spirit – Discernment
Canon Roly Riem
Please contact Patricia Durrant if you plan to attend these lectures on 01962 857 242 or patricia.durrant@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Further details at:
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