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Week of Nov 17th
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16/11/2020(2 events) Diwali - the festival of light! Diwali is the four- to five-day long Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year between October and November after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon. During the celebration, streets, homes, offices and shops are illuminated with light, which acts as a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness. Over the five-day period of the festival, people prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes. The festivities reach their peak on the third day, Diwali, which falls on the darkest day of the Hindu lunar month, Kartik. On this day, revellers dress up, light up their homes with oil lamps and candles (diyas) and worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth. They also light fireworks and enjoy a feast with their family, sharing mithai (sweets) and gifts.
Here's a video of how different this festival might be in time of COVID-19!
A PRAYER FOR DIWALI
Light shines in darkness. Light takes away darkness. Light brings hope.
God of light, when things seem difficult or when we’re frightened or sad, and good is stronger than bad. AMEN Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
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17/11/2020(1 event) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
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18/11/2020(1 event) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
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19/11/2020(2 events) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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20/11/2020(2 events) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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21/11/2020(1 event) Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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22/11/2020(1 event) Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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