Lent Resources 2021
A special series of Lent resources – based around the refreshed God for All vision and its four themes – is available here, provided by Bishop Emma.
The resources include:
Sermon notes/sermons for each of the five Sundays of Lent, based on the lectionary Gospel reading for each Sunday, and introducing the four themes of the refreshed vision, Simple discussion materials/Bible study notes that follow up on each sermon (or could stand alone), and that could be used as part of a similar Lent course.
Bishop Emma said: “As part of our extensive consultations around the God for All refreshed vision, we committed to providing further resources that would be made readily available for everyone.
“My hope is that these resources will offer our church communities the chance to reflect further on how we can all follow daily, speak boldly, care deeply and tread gently, particularly in this period of Lent as we reflect, recommit and rededicate all we do to God.”
Ulverston Parish Church are looking to recruit a Children and Families Minister, please share with anyone who might be interestedDetails online at: www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies/children-families-minister-ulverston-parish-church/ ... See MoreSee Less
It was great to begin the God for All Discipleship Project in Barrow last night and explore the difference between identity and role in discipleship. Thanks to everyone who came!
See you for session 2 on Wednesday 13th December 2023, 7pm-9pm. ... See MoreSee Less
'It was around a year ago that a plan was hatched to start a ladies' discipleship group in Brough. There were several women in my varying circles that I wanted to bring together.' Writes Rachel Milburn in her new God for All blog post.
'Some are family members, some from my work in Network Youth Church, some in the community and my next door neighbour! They range in age from 23-81. They are at different stages in their faith and biblical knowledge, some have been to church since a young age, some used to go and no longer attend and others are struggling to find a place where they fit.
I received some information at Deanery Synod about a Seedbed grant provided by The Northern Mission Centre who wanted to support new initiatives that connect with the community in Mission.
I applied for the grant, the paperwork was accessible and relatively straight forward and £250 was sent to our PCC. Once I had funding in place, I booked a room above the Youth Centre in Brough and sent out invites. I was delighted when 10 people responded.
We started by following a resource written by Charlotte Gambil called Outrageous Women. The idea was to watch a DVD series whilst following the leaders handbook and having a time of discussion and prayer. However, having the seedbed grant meant that I could cook a delicious meal for them. I set the table for them and we would have a couple of icebreakers. The first session went well, we stuck to the resource but as they grew in confidence, got to know one another and started to trust each other, they started to share.
They became vulnerable with each other, they brought their woes, their insecurities, their fears and troubles, questions flowed one after the other and they found support amongst each other. I became the facilitator, the Holy spirit was running the show!
Each month we had a time of sharing ‘what has God been doing in your life’ and ‘where have we seen prayers answered’. It was a warm, friendly environment, the group never wanted to go home and conversations would still be going on after the session had finished.'
Read the full post - godforall.org.uk/thatsoutrageous/ ... See MoreSee Less
The Discipleship Project starts this Weds in Barrow and in Dalston. It will take place once a month over six months, and promises to help you explore your calling, no matter how long you have been a Christian. For more information and to book: godforall.org.uk/the-discipleship-project/ ... See MoreSee Less
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