Chorlton Gatherings – 30/5
Chorlton Gatherings - 30/05
Dear Friends
Here are the details of our gatherings this week.
Tuesday 31st May 1 – 2.15 pm: Exploring Unitarianism Engagement Group in the church
In this week’s session we will explore faith in action – how do we live out our Unitarian values in our everyday lives?
Each session will be ‘stand-alone’ so there is no need to have attended previous sessions. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
Tuesday 31st May 7.30 – 8.15 pm: Mary’s Song Meditation on Zoom
In the Christian calendar, 31st May is the feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, commemorating Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth when she was pregnant with Jesus and the words she spoke then, known as the Magnificat, the longest speech by a woman in the New Testament. Join the Unitarian transformers for a meditation of words, music, and silence. No previous experience of meditation required. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
PLEASE NOTE SLIGHTLY LATER THAN USUAL START TIME OF 7.30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94223648779?pwd=UEVkejhLQnkxV2VrMHU5THg2ZUJNdz09
Meeting ID: 942 2364 8779
Passcode: 3c9Pb1
Thursday 2nd June 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 week’s theme is ‘Telling Stories.’
‘Everybody is a story. When I was a child, people sat around kitchen tables and told their stories. We don’t do that so much anymore. It is not just a way of passing time. It is the way the wisdom gets passed along. The stuff that helps us to live a life worth remembering.’ — Rachel Naomi Remen
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 868 9873 0361
Passcode: 101861
Sunday 5th June 10.30 – 11.30 am: Sunday Gathering in the Church
Tom will lead a service on Whit Sunday (Anglo Saxon Hwfta Sunnandaeg – White Sunday), which honours the story of the Spirit descending like ‘flames of fire’, to bring new hope.
‘Wisdom is more beautiful than the sun, and excels every constellation of the stars. Compared with light she is found to be superior, for it is succeeded by night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail’ – The Wisdom of Solomon
Information for those coming to the church:
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. Wearing a face covering in a crowded and enclosed space is suggested by the government, however, this is at your own discretion.
We look forward to seeing you.
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,