| Alastair Thom writes: Trinity Sunday; Most people wouldn’t immediately think that the doctrine of the Trinity was the gift that the world needs right now, but there’s a case that it is. Our God resists being categorized by a single identity marker, whereas much of what we see and hear leads us to see people less as whole people and more as categories, or identities. Once we do that, it becomes easier for us to deny their full humanity. Social media algorithms feed on identity markers. If I look at a post on cathedrals, my feed is flooded with cathedrals. The same is true of political opinions. This is a real problem when it comes to the polarization of views which is affecting our society. On Trinity Sunday we recognize a God who embodies balance. We know him as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Not just one but three, not for us to choose our favourite – that way lay many of the heresies of the past – but to hold onto all three persons. Our society is in real need of balance, something to counter the echo chambers we are enticed into. The Trinity undergirds our faith and points the way forward. Time for a Trinitarian algorithm that will challenge rather than reinforce our preferences! This Sunday 10.30am; Holy Communion with groups for children and young people- Leader Alastair Thom; Preacher: Wendy Markland John 4:1-14 – ‘Someone to give us drink’ ‘Link. Available on zoom. Also happening this week: Morning Prayer: Monday- Friday 8am Evening Prayer 5.30pm Monday,Tuesday at Emmanuel; Wednesday, Thurs at St. Luke’s (NB Thursday evening prayer at 5.10pm) Night Prayer : posted daily via the whatsapp group and streamed on the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRbv1rSZ4x-uqW3TgyoqRg Tuesday – 10am Toddler drop in – Renew Café 2-4pm Wednesday – 10am- 12.00 Craft and Chat – 10.30-12.00 Gardening Club – 1.30pm Women’s bible study Thursday – 11am Dominos and Donuts – 8pm Music Group practice Friday – 7pm Youth Night Saturday – 10.30 Gardening Club – 10am-1pm Farmers Market – 12.30 am Pet blessing in the church garden. Pet blessing service Saturday 6th June 12.30 in the church garden. Come with pets, friends, and friend’s pets! Verse of the Month for May – ‘You are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it’. 1 Corinthians 12:27 For prayer this week Sunday – Our Church service and children’s groups today Monday – All those coping with exam pressure Tuesday – For safety and good relations in our community Wednesday – Our Church garden and all who tend and enjoy it Thursday – Those who are sick and those bereaved Friday –Youth night this evening Saturday – The OK club and all who work and volunteer |
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