HeartEdge and the '4Cs' - Churches Together in Westminster Annual Meeting
To be held from 6.30pm on Monday, 21 January 2019 at Salvation Army Regent Hall, 275 Oxford St, Mayfair, London W1C 2DJ.For poster please click here Annual Meeting v2018
The main purpose of our meeting this year is to explore the model of mission (congregation, compassion, culture & commerce) advocated by HeartEdge, a new ecumenical movement for renewal. Before this, from 6.30 to 7.00pm we will present reports of CTiW activities during the past year; the Meet the Neighbours events; our Prayer Vigil; our income and expenditure; the Prisons Mission and our strengthened Executive Committee. There will also be opportunities for questions and discussion of future plans. If any votes are required, each church which is in paid up membership will be entitled to a single vote. Copies of our constitution, which is consistent with the Churches Together in England model can be found on the web-site http://ctiw.london/about-us/
HeartEdge has been initiated by St Martin-in-the-Fields and churches in Westminster have been early adopters in the movement. We will hear from churches such as Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, Notre Dame de France and St James Piccadilly about the reasons why they have joined HeartEdge and of mission initiatives to do with congregation, compassion, culture and commerce. This is an opportunity to hear about innovative mission activity in Westminster and to explore the ways in which integrated approaches to mission impact communities.
'At the heart. On the edge.' - Hamilton, Wednesday 6 February 10 am - 3.30 pm
We invite you to 'At the heart. On the edge', a day hosted by Rev Joanne Hood, Minister of St John's Parish Church of Scotland, and Revd Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the- Fields, which includes theology, ideas, solutions and support for re-imagining Church. A programme has been developed jointly by St John's Church and St Martin’s.
Among those contributing are: The Very Rev Ian Barcroft, Rev Ross Blackman, Rev Liz Crumlish, Revd Jonathan Evens, Rev Dr Doug Gay,Kenneth Johnston, The Most Revd Mark Strange, Andy Turner and Rev Dr George Whyte. The event also features Rev Dr Robin Hill on ‘Sing with the Swing Band’.
The day, to be held at St John's Church on Wednesday 6 February 10 am to 3.30 pm, will introduce: HeartEdge, which is a growing ecumenical network of churches and other organisations working across the UK and overseas, initiated by St Martin-in-the-Fields. HeartEdge aims to catalyse Kingdom Communities:
For those working at the heart of commerce, culture and community
With those at the margins and on the edge
Building association, learning, development and resource.
To register for your free ticket click here.
Inspired to Follow Workshop - Thursday 14th February, 2.00pm, St Martin-in-the-Fields
How to explore the Christian faith using a more open-ended approach? How to engage a more visually-focused culture? ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’ is one resource developed by St Martin-in-the-Fields.
The discipleship course uses fine art paintings from the National Gallery, a Biblical story and a short theological reflection to help people explore the Christian faith today. Learn about the genesis of ‘Inspired to Follow’ and discuss its use with Revd Jonathan Evens, St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Free to HeartEdge members, £10 for others. To register click here.
For more information contact Jonathan, Associate Vicar for Partnership Development, at jonathan.evens@smitf.org.
Nazareth Community Workshop - Wednesday 27th February, 2.30pm, St Martin-in-the-Fields
The Nazareth Community was established at St Martin-in-the-Fields in March 2018, now with over fifty members, from the congregation and other churches.
The workshop will be led by Revd Richard Carter, and is an opportunity to learn about the life of the community, and to consider how it could be applied in your own contexts. The afternoon will mirror the Saturday morning sharing time, and will begin in the church.
The session will include: Welcome and introduction; Prayer & silence; Talk; Q&A; Refreshments; Small groups; and Close. There is the option to stay on for Bread for the World, at 6.30pm - a key component of the community’s worship.
Tickets are free for HeartEdge members and £10 for others. To register click here.
For more information, contact georgina.illingworth@smitf.org.
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