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Mandy's Musings
This week - 18th - 25th January - is a week dedicated as 'The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity'. It is co-ordinated by the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland who adapt and publish resources reflecting the Christian church around the world and what it is that brings us together rather than what separates us. For my musings this week, I thought it would be good to focus on the theme of unity and I have used the 'Day 1' reflection for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ... with some adaptations.
Unity, Union? Being Unified? These terms are used in a range of situations describing coming together and of being of one mind and collaborating together. These things are good things, especially in the divisive and conflicted world we live in. So, striving to work in harmony with one another is a calling of all humankind. Harmonious working together doesn't mean full agreement with each other but it is finding ways to work together for a common goal that benefits. However, how often do we consider our own Christian call to unity? Ephesians 4:1 emphasises the significance of living ‘a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called’. The work of Christian unity can be regarded as optional, an ‘add on’, but the letter to the Ephesians reminds us that the call to unity is critical to God’s mission on earth. Christian unity is a gift from God that enriches the lives of individuals, churches and the wider community. As we work and worship with those of other Christian traditions, we learn more of God and are better equipped to serve others and to challenge injustice. In an increasingly divided world, God calls us all to overcome barriers and become instruments of reconciliation, inviting us to be Christ’s hands and feet. Recognising and humbly embracing this call to unity enables the Church to reflect Christ to the world, as we seek to nurture harmonious and supportive fellowship with others and seek to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.
Every blessing,
Mandy
Coffee and Chat
7.45pm, Thursday 29 January
10 The Limes, Harston
Discussion on articles by Ronald Blythe.
Children's Church Choir
4pm, from 1st February
127 High Street, Harston
Join us to sing and have fun on Sunday afternoons, including a drink and snack.
Come along to make friends, have fun learning songs and playing musical games.
Children of all ages are welcome, from babies to teens. Children under 5 to be accompanied by an adult.
For more information please contact RebeccaL rcf29@cam.ac.uk
Food Hub
Wed & Sat 11.30-12.30pm in Harston Baptist Church email: harstonfoodhub@gmail.com
Harston Community Food Hub has two separate sections that operate in different ways and have different aims.
FOOD BANK
The ‘Food Bank’ provides emergency food support to residents of Harston and the surrounding villages (mainly Hauxton, Foxton, Newton, Haslingfield, Barrington and Shepreth). It is part of a network of food banks that operate in South Cambridgeshire. Bags of non-perishable food are made up using food donated or bought with donations. Support from the food bank is intended to help people through a crisis.
FRESHFOOD LARDER
The ‘Fresh Food Larder’ distributes fruit, vegetables and bread and is part of an initiative that helps to avoid food waste. Donations of surplus stock are picked up from local supermarkets and farm shops by volunteers (often the night before) or brought in by local growers. Whilst much of the food is collected by people visiting the food bank, food from the fresh food larder is available to everyone no matter where they live or the circumstances they are in.
Trumpington Memory Cafe
Every third Wednesday of the month,10am-12 noon at The Pavilion, Paget Road, (opposite Anstey Way), Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9JF
Run jointly by Trumpington Parish Church and the Rotary Club.
A place where people with varying forms of memory loss can visit with their carers and support each other and have fun. Call 01223 840268 to book a place and please give your name(s).
Free admission to Ely Cathedral
All electoral roll members are eligible for a free pass to Ely Cathedral. If you would like one, please fill in this form and ask Mandy or a churchwarden to sign it. You can then present the form at the Cathedral to get your pass.