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Spreading Love & Hope...
Welcome to today's devotion. These resources have been gathered for your use at home during these days of physical social isolation and virtual social connection. May this devotion and the links provided help you stay connected to God and the wider community.
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Thanks to Rose for the photos of the swan family, to Leslie for your gorgeous irises, and to Frances for sharing Dag Hammarskjold's prayer.
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Blessings & peace, Ana & Tod
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“For all that has been,
Thank you.
For all that is to come,
Yes!”
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Shared by Frances Williams...
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'This is the only prayer (apart from the Lord's Prayer) that I know off by heart. It's by Dag Hammarskjold, former UN Secretary-General, and seems to cover most situations.'
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Pentecost
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Sunday 31 May 2020 is Pentecost Sunday, Whit Sunday.
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The primary account of the first Christian Pentecost appears in the
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Acts of the apostles, chapter 2, verses 1-21.
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And they all understood, Pentecost reflection
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Confusion moves to clarity
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Cacophony moves to melody
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Agitation transformed by peace
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Individualism transformed by community
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Nationalism transformed by neighbour-sighting
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Flags waving to declare identity move to tabletops holding a common cup
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Strangers move into relationship
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What does 'Pentecost' mean?
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Pentecost is a Greek word which means FIFTY or FIFTIETH. We can recognize 'Penta' (which means 'five') in other words: pentagram, pentagon, pentateuch.
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Pentecost is the Greek name of a Feast Day when the people of ancient Israel celebrated the day when Moses brought the tablets, the law, down from Mount Sinai. They set the festival at 7 weeks, or 50 days, after Passover. The Hebrew name of the feast, Shavuot, means 7 weeks, and the Greek, Pentecost, means “Fiftieth or fiftieth day.” Our Christian Day of Pentecost, first took place on the Jewish Pentecost feast day. So we have kept the Greek name in use at the time.
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Music
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We had bad luck with our music at our Zoom Sunday worship, so today's music is inspirational. First, a virtual choir of young cancer patients sing 'Never Give Up' by Sia
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Secondly, beautiful contemplative guitar music played by Josh Snodgrass. A collection of hymns for a time of prayer, meditation, reflection & relaxation. (one hour) Enjoy!
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Send in your favourite music links to share.
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Sunday Worship on-line 10:30
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Use the NEW LINK (coming by email)
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Andover, Broad Chalke & Salisbury congregations of the United Reformed Church gather for worship. Everyone is welcome. There will be a new link this Sunday, so please watch for it in your in-box or contact your Chuch Secretary.
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Click on the blue button above to visit Worship Words for prayers and reflections related to the Lectionary Readings for this Pentecost and Ordinary seasons of the Church Year.
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Quiet Day at Home online retreat
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Loso Livo Retreats from Spain
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Theme: 'Via Lucis: the Path of Light'
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You can find out more about it here: https://www.losolivosretreats.co.uk/quietdaymay2020
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After you register, you will receive a formal invitation at 9 am UK time (10 am in Spain) on Saturday 30 May with a link to join us live.
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Greetings from Spain! We hope and pray this finds you well and healthy during these difficult times.
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During this Quiet Day at Home we will be exploring signs of new life and resurrection through scripture, art, music, poetry, prayer and meditation. We will also draw from some of the teachings of the Spanish mystics: John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.
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The Quiet Day will start at 9.30 am UK time (10.30 am Spain), and will end at 4.30 pm UK time (5.30 pm Spain). The schedule for the day will be as follows (all times UK):
• 09.30h Welcome and Introduction to the retreat (live video stream: 15-20 min)
• 10.00h Morning Prayer (video stream: 15-20 min)
• 10.30h Address 1. Via Lucis: signs of new life (video stream: 40 min)
• 11.10h Free time for personal reflection (resources provided)
Lunch break
• 14.00h Address 2. Via Lucis: strangers and friends (video stream: 40 min)
• 14.40h Free time for personal reflection (resources provided)
• 16.00h Evening Prayer (video stream: 15-20 min)
• 16.30h Closing / wrap up session (live video stream: 10-15 min)
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If you are unable to join us live on Saturday, you will be able to follow the retreat at any time that works for you and at your own pace. All Quiet Day resources (including all the videos) will be available on demand from Saturday.
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This second Quiet Day at Home is open to all, with no fees to participate.
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