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a church committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ in 21st century culture
- This Sunday - 11th May
Joint Gathering OH1 & OH2
15:30@Room1 Students Union.
- Encounter Weekend 2-4 May 2008
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30 Apr
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- Wayne
Church Plant in London
If you were at Church on Sunday, you will have heard me talking about my journey with God over the past ten years or so, and the exciting plans that are beginning to develop for the next few months – which means that we will be moving to London to plant a Church!
God has really been challenging me over the past ten years, and preparing me to leave Loughborough to pursue his Kingdom elsewhere. Ever since arriving as a Fresher in 1998, God has been challenging me on lots of different areas, but in particular on three main strands. These have been The Arts, Church and London!
25 Apr
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- John
Baptisms video April '08
Lizzy was baptised last weekend. This was part of our termly baptisms meeting.
Baptism is a sign of initiation into the lifelong journey of
following God. It confirms someone’s decision to follow Christ-a
fundamental part of the conversion process.
23 Apr
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- John
Boys 'n' girls social images
On Saturday the boys 'n' girls social took place.
It included a photo challenge and muffin making! Check out a few of the pictures and highlights...
04 Apr
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- LJ
Tithe Your Holiday
Tithing is something Christians are generally familiar with but we usually apply it to our finances. I would like to propose a new type of tithing, ‘our holidays’.
Holidays can be precious and they are times we look forward as an opportunity to ‘get away’ to relax, explore new countries and cultures as well as enjoy what the resorts have to offer. How about this year we each tithe a part of our holiday and we use this time to pray and/or invest practically into the place we have chosen to go and relax...
18 Mar
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- Lizzie
OH1 Passover Meal
On Sunday 30th March OH1 are hosting our very own Passover meal at 8pm at 64 Beacon Road. This is a great opportunity for us to get together to celebrate this festival that is so rich in imagery and symbolism.
What is Passover?
It is the biggest celebration in the Jewish year. It commemorates the Exodus story when the Israelites escaped Egypt and crossed the River Jordan. Jews celebrate with their families once a year by having a seder (meal) and reading the Haggadah - dramatic story telling with teaching about the Exodus and what it means. Jesus was celebrating the Passover with his disciples at the Last Supper when he broke bread and drank wine...
18 Mar
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- Melanie
Just Trade Thailand
Tomorrow I'm flying off to Thailand, Cambodia and Hong Kong as part of my role with Just Trade to visit small businesses that providing employment for very vulnerable communities. We set up Just Trade to work alongside small businesses like these in the developing world, giving business advice, design input and providing a route to market in the UK for the goods they produce.
At Just Trade we are passionate about trade justice and we want people everywhere (but particularly in the developing world!) to be paid fair wages and have the dignity of well-respected and safe work that can support their families. We're in this because we believe every person is valued by God and we realise that our lifestyle and buying choices can make a big difference in the lives of others!
14 Mar
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- Matt
The Passion - New BBC1 Series
This Sunday BBC1 is showing the first in a four part mini-series about the death of Jesus. The Passion will go out on Sunday, Monday, (Good) Friday and conclude on Easter Sunday on prime time BBC1 so may well prove a bit of a talking point.
Joseph Mawle (Soundproof) will be playing the role of Jesus with support from James Nesbitt (Cold Feet), Ben Davies and Penelope Wilton (Shaun of the Dead). The show also reunites Dennis Lawson (Bleak House) with producer Nigel Stafford-Clarke.
10 Mar
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- LJ
Climate Change
"In spring, it shouldn't be hot, but this year was really hot," says Murat. "Summer is usually hot with no rain but this year we had lots of rain. This year the weather killed my tomatoes and I am having to buy them instead. Because the harvest was bad, the prices have gone up…Things are changing for the worse." Murat Baikarimov, Tajikistan
Climate change is happening and the changes are certain. The poor, those who did the least to cause the problems, are feeling the worst affects as they struggle to cope in harsher and more unpredictable climates. Floods, droughts and natural disasters are becoming increasingly common rather than rare occurrences.
10 Mar
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- Jez
Consultation Update
Over the last few months we’ve had a period of consultation where we’ve wanted to hear ideas and dreams, specific requirements and also concerns and questions people have about St. Peter's. We’re coming to the end of that process now and we wanted to update with some of the outcomes.
I’m aware that there are many different challenges as we move forward with this. One of the things I keep coming back to is that fact that this is not something we’ve gone after it feels like an opportunity that God in his grace has brought to us. It feels like we’re caught up in an exciting adventure with God. If you’ve not heard the background to how we got to this place then do listen to The Story so Far.
10 Mar
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- Chloe
Luxuries for Lent - Update
Well there are 2 more weeks of lent to go so if you have given up chocolate or something equally difficult you are nearly there! I have spoken to loads of people who have given up stuff for Luxuries for Life and have saved a surprising amount of money. I feel quite lame in comparison to some people’s sacrifices but it’s good to be challenged by people!
Even if you haven’t managed to give any thing up you can still help and just give some money to us for Kick 4 Life the charity we are supporting. Maybe you cold not buy any Easter eggs and give people cards instead saying what you gave the money to? Or request that people don’t buy you Easter eggs but give the money away instead?