Lent is a time in the christian year for self-examination, penitence, self-denial, study and preparation for Easter.
Every year we try to offer a variety of worship and study experiences in order that we might reflect more deeply on our own journey of faith. Here are some of the events available this Lent. We hope that there will be something for everyone!
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Re: Lent
with Bishop Mark Saturday 6th February, 4-7pm, St John's Church Hall, ALL WELCOME!

re:Lent is a new creative worship event to help you explore forgiveness and reconciliation along with others, both young and old. It's for people of all ages, come with families, friends, neighbours, or simply by yourself.

Led by the Bishop of Middleton, re:Lent will explore Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan. The event has been timed to enable children to attend, as well as young people and adults.

Each session will include food, bible study and interactive creative activities. The project will culminate in an Easter celebration at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday 24 April when the fruit of the creative work will be revealed and put on display. Please bring a packed tea and we will provide cake and drinks.

Let Steve Dixon or Susie Mapledoram know if you can attend by calling 0161 828 1400 or email
sum@manchester.anglican.org

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Lent Bible Study

'Exploring Lenten themes in the Bible':
Wednesdays in Lent beginning on 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March
7.45pm at 178 Framingham Road. All Welcome!
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Compline or Night Prayer for Lent

Short, Quiet, Candle-lit.
This ancient form of monastic worship has helped Christians pray for thousands of years.
Join us! 8pm on Thursday 18th, 25th February, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March.
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Quiet Services of Holy Communion For Lent at 7pm on
Wednesday 24th February (we will be joined by the Women's fellowship)
Wednesday 3rd March (which includes Prayers for Wholeness and Healing)
Wednesday 10th March
Wednesday 17th March
Wednesday 24th March

Why not follow any of these services by coming along to the Lent Bible Study Group?
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Want to do something a bit different?
Stay right where you are and go on a journey for Lent!

If you would like to do something different this lent why not take advantage of 'Now a Christian'. All you have to do is sign up at

http://www.nowachristian.org

and you will be taken on a journey during which you can:

*explore how being a christian will change your outlook on life
*think from the privacy of your own home about how being a christian makes a difference

*share your thoughts about life and faith

*read about the experiences of others who may share your views and questions, or may see things differently

*begin a journey of exploration!

The key themes of the course are:

Making sense of life;

Giving God a chance;

Dealing with crap;

Making the most of faith;

Hoping for the best.

When you sign up to Now a Christian you will receive a FREE email everyday for five weeks, with the option of listening to a podcast. On the fourth day of each week, there is a link to an interactive website.
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AND DON'T FORGET.............
The Trinity Chapel is open for quiet, private prayer every Thursday from 9.30am-12noon.
Enter through the Coffee Morning in the hall.

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Revd Victoria Johnson
Assistant Curate, St John the Divine, Brooklands, Sale