Lent 2021 - A Journey of Prayer

Prayer. At the heart of our relationships with God, and our life as a church, and yet it can seem so hard to talk about, let alone do. But prayer is an invitation from God, for each of us - whether we feel like a complete novice or a seasoned traveller.

This year, for Lent, as I explained in my sermon on Sunday, we will be focussing as a whole church on prayer, to help us move forwards on that journey, whatever our starting point. There are several different ways for you to engage, but they are all offered as a gift, to help you deepen your roots and replenish your soul. I hope you will be able to join this journey of prayer, this Lent.

School of Prayer
Tuesdays 8.00-9.30pm or Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm, starting 23rd/24th February

A safe space to learn and strengthen the foundations of our prayer lives. Based on the teachings of St Ignatius of Loyola, together we'll be learning different ways of praying, and reflecting on our experiences. Each week involves a group session on Zoom (choose Tuesday at 8 or Wednesday at 7.30) and a 20-30-minute 1:1 time of spiritual accompaniment with one of our clergy team (at a mutually convenient time), to reflect more deeply on your experiences. Please contact me by 16th February to sign up.

The Prayer Laboratory
Sundays 4.00-4.45 starting 21st February
An all-age Zoom every week where we can experiment with new and fun ways of praying at home. Praying with chocolate? Praying in a blanket den? Praying with Lego? Praying with water? Come along and try it! Each Sunday will include a range of experiments to choose from, and the resources you need will be listed on our website ahead of the session. Join the Prayer Laboratory here - Meeting ID: 868 6138 6830, Password: experiment

Contemplative Evening Prayer

Sundays 6.30pm starting 21st February

A peaceful, reflective service for Lent, on Zoom, with music, readings, and plenty of space for silence. Join the service here - Meeting ID: 829 1064 8326, Passcode: reflect

Christian Meditation

Introductory session Thursday 18th February 6.00-6.45pm
Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm, year round

A weekly time of silent meditation in prayerful company, currently gathering on Zoom. If you are new to the practice of Christian Meditation, you're invited to come to the introductory session to learn about this way of praying. Please contact Liz Hewitt for the Zoom details liz.textileartist@googlemail.com

I hope you will be able to accept one or more of these invitations as part of your observance of Lent, as we make this Journey of Prayer together.

Every blessing,

Kat

Revd Kat Campion-Spall
Associate Vicar

St Mary Redcliffe Church

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