Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 18th – 25th January

At the heart of our reflections for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is the question posed by Jesus to Martha: ‘Do you believe this?’ (John 11:26). This same question resonated throughout the deliberations of the first Ecumenical Council, meeting in Nicaea in 325, which gathered Christian communities from around the world to strengthen their relationships as the Church of Jesus Christ. Read in isolation the question might appear as a stark challenge, but from the Gospel story it is clear that the words of Jesus are spoken in love and experienced as invitation as well as challenge. Similarly, while the Council of Nicaea was not without its challenges as a wounded and scattered Church sought to discern the truth of the Gospel message, there was an obvious desire to deepen connection and belonging and to live faithfully as disciples of Christ.

Our Cytun meeting and AGM will take place at Buckley Cross at 7pm on Monday 20th, preceded by a short act of worship.

Then on Wednesday morning 9.30am 22nd, Bistre Emmanuel Church will hold a short service, followed by refreshments. This service will include Holy Communion.

All are welcome.