Chorlton Gatherings – 07/03
Chorlton Gatherings - 07/03
Dear Friends
Here are the details of our gatherings this week.
Tuesday 8th March 1 – 2.15 pm: Exploring Unitarianism Engagement Group – in the church
First in a series of fortnightly meetings exploring Unitarianism. In our first meeting we will consider the question, what is a Unitarian? and reflect on our own experience. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
Tuesday 8th March 7 – 7.45 pm: Listening with the Ears of the Heart – Meditation for Lent – on Zoom
Based on the contemplative practice of lectio divina, we will meditate on what speaks to our heart from a reading of sacred poetry.
Based on the contemplative practice of lectio divina, we will meditate on what speaks to our heart from a reading of sacred poetry.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Led by Mark Hutchinson. All welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94223648779?pwd=UEVkejhLQnkxV2VrMHU5THg2ZUJNdz09
Meeting ID: 942 2364 8779
Passcode: 3c9Pb1
Wednesday 9th March 7 – 7.45 pm: East Meets West Connections – on Zoom
Thomas Merton’s Interfaith Legacy – exploring the life and work of Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915 – 1968), who studied both Western and Eastern mysticism, including Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, and how they relate to Christianity. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
Thomas Merton’s Interfaith Legacy – exploring the life and work of Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915 – 1968), who studied both Western and Eastern mysticism, including Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, and how they relate to Christianity. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94223648779?pwd=UEVkejhLQnkxV2VrMHU5THg2ZUJNdz09
Meeting ID: 942 2364 8779
Passcode: 3c9Pb1
Thursday 10th March 7 – 8.15 pm: Heart and Soul on Zoom
Heart and Soul is a contemplative spiritual gathering in which you can take time to reflect on life in the company of others. Each session follows a regular pattern, including readings and music, time for guided prayers of gratitude, compassion for others, self-reflection, and silent meditation. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
This weeks theme is ‘Meeting.’
‘A blessing is a moment of meeting, a certain kind of relationship in which both people involved remember and acknowledge their true nature and worth, and strengthen what is whole in one another.’ — Rachel Naomi Remen
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Meeting ID: 868 9873 0361
Passcode: 101861Sunday 13th March 10.30 – 11.15 am: Sunday Gathering in the Church and on Zoom
Community: a service celebrating our community, in advance of our Annual General Meeting, which will follow the service. Please feel free to bring a favourite poem, prayer, reading, song, etc. to share. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
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Meeting ID: 868 9873 0361
Passcode: 101861Information for those coming to the church:
Covid-19 restrictions have now been lifted and there is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in a crowded and enclosed space where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet. However, this is at your own discretion.
We will continue to open the windows to ensure good ventilation and will continue our sanitising routine in the church, including asking you to continue sanitising the toilets after use, please.
A reminder of our bank account details if you are able to make a donation:
Sort code: 40 11 56
Account number: 40716286
Bank: HSBC
Account name: Chorlton Unitarian Church
Blessings,