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It is incredibly hot in Australia -already 39 degrees in Sydney in early spring. There is a bit of panic because this early, the bush will dry out and there will be very scary bushfires later in the summer.
Driving around Lichfield the other day, there were hundreds of flags everywhere- and it's clear and a rather threatening message that some people are not welcome.
These things are linked. As the world climate changes, more and more people will be displaced and will need somewhere to live. What is the Christian response?
I think it is two things. The first is to see what God called Good and cherish it. If we look after our world better, people will not end up climate refugees. And second, from Deuteronomy 10, we hear He executes justice for the orphan and the widow and shows His love for the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) by giving him food and clothing. I know for some this may feel a bit like wokery, but it is biblical, and I think in the current climate we need to carefully reflect on our actions, opinions and speech on these matters.
Of course, on a happier note, we have plenty on this week, and I encourage you to try something new- and you even have another hour in bed to rest up for things!
Chris
Tom Attfield will be attending Selection Conference shortly. We pray with love and hope for a successful discernment process. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tom!
Tea and Chat Social: Tuesdays 10-12noon Everyone is welcome! Come and enjoy a time of fun and friendship with a cuppa!
COMING UP…
Sunday 26th October (A reminder the clocks go back an hour)
11am Morning Service
4pm Birmingham University Student Concert – Jazz/Flute Quartet
6pm Spiritual Explorers
The Sparkle creed. We will be looking at a rewriting of the Apostle’s creed into an inclusive, edgy and progressive statement of belief and discuss the vexed question- how do we speak into a world in ways that make our beliefs fresh and relevant?
Thursday 30th October
6pm LGBTQ+ Listening Group (Our Place Support) See attached poster
Saturday 1st November
10am-1pm Warm Welcome Space (see attached poster please pass on details to friends and family)
We are meeting in the church vestibule. Free Toast and Cereals, hot and cold drinks, newspapers, Wifi, board games and crafts, children’s activities
Come for the warmth stay for the welcome!
7.30pm Remembrance Concert with Central England Concert Band and the Royal British Legion
This concert will be attended by local dignitaries and other representatives.
Saturday 8th November Scout Bonfire on the church field
Gates Open 6pm Bonfire Lit 6.30pm
This Week Coming…
Thursday 23rd October
6pm True Colours Group
7pm Synod Business Meeting (Online)
Friday 24th October
9.30am Highbridge Baby & Toddlers Group (please see note below)
*If you can spare a couple of hours a week Highbridge Baby & Toddler Group are looking for volunteers. Please contact Nicky nicky.robbins@outlook.com for further info.
Saturday 25th October
*Sponsored Walk 10.30am
Meet: Church Steps, Britwell Road, return together to Wylde Green by train from Aston station
Distance: 8 miles – Duration: Finish approx. 3.30pm
Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3003741
The route takes us a short route through Sutton Park, and through Witton Lakes area - lots of wildlife to spot on the way. We end up in the more urban Aston where we will head back to the church by train to Wylde Green Station. A route you will agree will be new to lots of us - come along its sure to be surprising!! We are meeting at 10.30am church steps - please bring dogs, children and good walking shoes!
10am - 12noon Fair Trade & Eco Shop
2pm - 4pm Community Garden
Sunday 26th October
11am Morning Service
4pm Birmingham University Student Concert – Jazz/Flute Quartet
6pm Spiritual Explorers
The Sparkle Creed. We will be looking at a rewriting of the Apostle’s creed into an inclusive, edgy and progressive statement of belief and discuss the vexed question- how do we speak into a world in ways that make our beliefs fresh and relevant?
Monday 27th October
2pm Gentle chair exercise with Katie from Move It Or Lose It
2pm Community Garden
Tuesday 28th October
10am-12noon Tea & Chat Social (Highbridge Hall)
6pm Good Grief Group
7pm Bible Delve for Millennials in person or on Zoom
Wednesday 29th October
10.30am Funeral
12.30pm Prayer Lunch. A short service followed by soup and a roll and there is always cake!
1-2.30pm Half Term Craft Session (see attached poster)
2pm Community Garden
4.45pm-7pm Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop