Cathedral Square Project

The Southern Edge Mission Partnership is looking forward to welcoming The Reverend Peter Hobson to its meeting on 30th April. Peter is the director of the Cathedral Square project and we will be joined on the evening by members of the City Deanery.

Alistair Helm the Mission Partnership Convenor says;

‘This is a really exciting project at the heart of our City and on the Southern Edge we are looking forward to finding out how we can support the mission and outreach opportunities it will bring.’

The Southern Edge business will be concluded by 8.15pm, the Cathedral Square talk will start at 8.15pm.

Barn Dance

SEMP Barn Dance - Saturday 14th February

Over 60 people from several different churches in the Southern Edge Mission Partnership met at the Samworth Academy for a Valentine’s Day barn dance. The live band provided on-going instructions for a great many dances, many of which even seasoned barn dancers were unfamiliar with. There were the usual mix-ups and tangles as people forgot instructions, turned the wrong way, swung the wrong partner or just got confused between right and left. It all added to the fun as we breathlessly ‘stripped the willow’ and lifted ladies off the ground in a ‘basket’.

There were plenty of soft drinks to quench our thirst and plenty to eat at the ‘bring and share’ supper. Brief respites between dances allowed us to get our breath back but most people were soon up and dancing to the strains of 2 accordions and a tambourine. The caller was patient but persistent in getting as many as possible on the floor and most of us certainly got plenty of exercise during the evening.

It was great fun and a good opportunity to meet with people from our mission partnership churches. Many thanks go to all who helped to organize the event.

Kate Helm

Parish Praise

Parish Praise Service on 8th March 4.00 pm at St Mary’s Church, Brinsmead Road, Knighton. The theme is God Given Gifts in relation to Stewardship.

The worship will be through lively music and dramatic readings. The service is laity led by members of St Mary’s and St Guthlac’s and all visitors would be made very welcome.

Marriage Preparation Course

Wednesday 18 & 25 March - Marriage Preparation Course at St Andrews Church Aylestone at 7.30pm

Anniversary Stroll

Saturday, May 9th 2009, marks the first anniversary of the launch of The Southern Edge Mission Partnership. This walk which takes in all or church buildings aims to strengthen our unity but more importantly offers an opportunity for mission. Why not invite some friends along, it’s a good way to talk along the route and give the dog some exercise! You can do as much or as little of the walk as you choose but do please join us. It’s also an opportunity to open your church for the day and invite in the community to have a look around and give them an opportunity for space and prayer.

Whatever your involvement, do please pray for the work of the SEMP and all our churches. For itinerary see calendar below.

Called?

SEMP have arranged for the Director of Ministry and Mission , Mike Harrison to lead an evening at Knighton Parish Centre (7.45pm 5th March 2008) on vocation. This will be an exciting evening to explore all types of vocation to serve God. Please advertise this event widely around your parish and encourage people to come along and listen and pray about what God is saying to each and every one of us. Thanks to Chris Allen and Fiona Wingate for hosting the event at which refreshment will be available. If you have any questions please contact me.

Many thanks.

Alistair

Youth Worker

I’m delighted to announce that following a selection process held today, 5th December 2008, Ali Simpson has accepted the offer to become the Detached Youth Worker to the SEMP. Ali still has some contractual details to discuss and so the start date of her new role will be announced in the near future. This has been a long process and I would like to thank Alison Roche for her leadership of the task group and Robin Rolls for his support from the Diocese.

Alistair