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Combined Churches of Olney
ood.
is just over 60 minutes long. There is no charge for admission, and no strings attached -
The Churches of Olney - your invitation
The Christian Churches of Olney celebrate their common faith, and express their worship with refreshing diversity, from contemporary to traditional approaches, and thought provoking Bible teaching. Come along - we'd love to get to know you. More information is available from each Church, their leaders and websites.
Olney Baptist Church
Looking ahead to Easter:
Why all the fuss about Easter?
Come and find out for yourself - this year we will be showing ‘Jesus’ the most viewed film in history, seen literally by billions of people across the world in their own languages (over 1120 translations!). It is estimated that more than 200 million people have made the decision to find out more about following Jesus Christ after watching it since its first
g Sunday at St Peter and St Paul is going to embrace the mothering instinct
release in 1979. It is based simply on the gospel of Luke, and the version we are airing
in each of us, man and woman alike, says the Rector of Olney, the Rev
just come along to the Baptist church on Monday 26th March (the week before ‘Holy
nt interview, the Rev Wood explained that the church wanted to celebrate the
week’) at 7.30pm and make yourself comfortable.
g and nurturing instinct, as embodied in Christ.
Easter meditations at the Baptist church
only biological mothers who can be caring and loving, who can release
Feeling frazzled? Come to our Easter meditations at the Baptist church, an oasis of
to being their best selves and fulfil their life in the community. Any person
e or eithepr eseaxceanfudlortehfalte. ction. There will be three opportunities to take time out and have a spiritual
‘breather’, running from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th April, starting at 8pm; we will be
n we try to legalise to give people equality and parity but that doesn’t always
taking a journey ‘From beyond space and back’.
is when we allow the compassionate, nurturing principle in ourselves to come re that we begin to value one another as equals, and to set each other free to
Easter at Olney Baptist Church
ople God intended us to be. The church needs to support this nature of
g and to pTrohmisotEe iat swtheerreSveurnitdcayn. the theme is ‘Easter Celebration’ with Holy Communion in the
morning, followed by Easter praise in the evening. A warm welcome awaits you at Olney
March 18th , Mothering Sunday, we are going to celebrate all those mothers,
Baptist Church, with family friendly services every Sunday morning, a blend of
ncles, aunts, godparents, grandparents, family friends and others who care
urture othceorsn, atell mthepocarraersyinanoudr stroacidetiyti,oanllathl owseowrshhoipgivwe itihmethaondulgohvet provoking and relevant Bible
ort to others, all those who are “mothers” in the way God meant us all to be.
teaching. Refreshments after the service – we would love to get to know you.
Welcome on our Sunday services:
Olney Baptist Church (known as ‘Sutcliff’): High St. (opposite the Market Place)
Rev Ian Field 713880
10.30am Family Worship
6pm Evening service
www.olneybaptist.org.uk
Cowper Memorial URC:
Mrs Brenda Hustwait (01933) 222708 Sunday Morning at 10.45am Communion on first Sunday of month. www.cowperurc.org.uk
SS Peter & Paul:
Sunday 10.00am (Weekly)
8.30am (2nd/4th Sunday of the month) 5.00pm (2nd/4th Sunday of the month) 6.00pm (1st/3rd Sunday of the month)
Wednesday 9.30am (Weekly) More at www.olneyparish.org.uk. Reverend Claire Wood 713308
The Catholic Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and St Lawrence:
Saturday Mass at 6.30pm
Sunday: Mass at 10.30am.
Benediction 4 - 5 pm at the Convent
Father Malcolm Bull and Church administrator, Sister Rita Scott 711212
Mothering Sunday at St Peter and St Paul is going to embrace the mothering instinct which is in each of us, man and woman alike, says the Rector of Olney, the Rev Claire Wood.
In a recent interview, the Rev Wood explained that the church wanted to celebrate the mothering and nurturing instinct, as embodied in Christ.
“It’s not only biological mothers who can be caring and loving, who can release people into being their best selves and fulfil their life in the community. Any person of any age or either sex can do that.
“So often we try to legalise to give people equality and parity but that doesn’t always work. It is when we allow the compassionate, nurturing principle in ourselves to come to the fore that we begin to value one another as equals, and to set each other free to be the people God intended us to be. The church needs to support this nature of mothering and to promote it wherever it can.
“So, on March 18th , Mothering Sunday, we are going to celebrate all those mothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, godparents, grandparents, family friends and others who care for and nurture others, all the carers in our society, all those who give time and love and support to others, all those who are “mothers” in the way God meant us all to be.
2nd Scout Troop opens in Olney
We’re delighted - Olney Scouts are growing in numbers!
At the start of term, a 2nd Scout Troop – the Weston Troop was formed. There are now 2 troops – Clifton and Weston, with nearly 40 scouts.
With 5 new leaders currently going through their training and warranting – it’s an exciting time for the group.
Recent activities have seen the Scouts become budding watercolour painters under the expert tuition of local artist David Purvis. It’s another part of the Bronze Arts Award, the troops are currently trialling as part of a national scouting pilot.
Next month we hope to stage an exhibition and workshop to show them off! Look out for our posters around town.
Ann Murtagh – Scout Leader (Clifton Troop)
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