Ordination Sunday
- All Saints Fishponds
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Dear All Saints and St Marys
There is something about sand and sea air that is refreshing and renewing. I sometimes wonder how much Jesus would have looked out over water (Lake of Galilee in his case) and stared into the distance and prayed. It seems easier somehow to look on water, or watch it wash over feet, and know the power and presence of God. Like staring at the night sky and wondering about our place in the universe and what that might mean, a way in which we connect to the bigger spaces and places, knowing that all of humanity looks up to and shares in the same created spaces. Similarly, the water that washes up from the ocean has travelled to us from elsewhere, has blessed and brushed the feet of others in its path.
"Come to me all who are heavy laden and I will give you rest" says Jesus.
As we approach this weekend we join in the great collective season of ordinations around the world. The Church prays with the power of the Holy Spirit, as Bishops ordain people who are called to serve in the Church, to be connected people who bring their gifts to the service of others. They may only be with us a while, but they are there washing our feet, blessing our lives and serving their communities.
This week we welcome back Charlie - as Revd Charlie Blackett - ordained deacon in God's church to our community. Pray with us and join with us at the Cathedral in Bristol for this moment. If you want to watch live stream then you can do so here on this link.
If you are going to the Cathedral and want to catch the bus then feel free to park at All Saints Church, Fishponds and bus down.
Services this Sunday are as follows
08:00am | Holy Communion | All Saints |
10:30am | Bristol Cathedral Service | No service at All Saints or St Marys |
6:30pm | Evensong and Celebrations | St Marys |
THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon 6th July | 10:30am | Tiny Tots | All Saints |
Tue 7th | 10:30am | Music For Toddlers | St Marys Parish Rooms |
Wed 8th | 9:00am | Celtic Morning Prayer | All Saints |
7:00pm | Make the Future Celebration | All Saints | |
Thu 9th | 10:00am | Holy Communion | St Marys |
Sat 11th | 12:00noon | Saturday Lunches | St Marys |
Sun 12th | 8:00am | Holy Communion | All Saints |
Holy Communion | St Marys | ||
All Age Communion with Junior Church Celebration | All Saints |
Blessings
Rev'd Lizzie
Vicar of All Saints and St Marys Churches, Fishponds
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Please be advised that Monday is my day of rest so I do not respond to emails on that day of the week.
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