The Orthodox Parish of St Aidan & St Chad, Nottingham
ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE
DEANERY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
Exarchate of Parishes
of Russian Tradition in Western Europe
Notices and events 2009
New editor for newsletter
Mary Cunningham has stood down as newsletter editor in order to give more time to her academic work, and we are most grateful for her diligent and professional editing over the last three years. Frances Thompson has kindly agreed to be the Acting Newsletter editor and will be very glad to receive any contributions you may have. See Contacts page for details.
Posted 26/11/09
DVD of the Carlton years
Our resident photographer, Peter Simpson, has put together a beautiful collection of photographs on a DVD with accompanying music. This is a lovely memorial of our time in this stage of our parish life. It is available for a small donation to cover costs, from the Parish Secretary.
Posted 5/10/09
Fr David will give instruction for potential readers and anyone interested in learning how to put services together. The first session will take place before Vespers on Saturday 17th October at 3.30pm, with Vespers at 5pm, in Fr David’s house chapel. Anyone who is interested in this is asked to contact him.
Posted 5/10/09
Catechesis programme
Fr David is running a catechesis programme for those interested in becoming Orthodox or in learning more about our faith. Meetings take place in his house at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13th October and 27th October. Further dates will be announced in due course. If you would like to attend, please have a word with Fr David.
Posted 5/10/09
Autumn study group
This is a good time to be thinking about study groups again. We shall be looking at some of the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer ( Life Together (SCM-Press 1949) and The Cost of Discipleship (SCM Press 1959)) and Martin Laird (Into the Silent Land, The Practice of Contemplation ( DLT 2006 ) ).
Proposed dates are as follows, subject to confirmation nearer the time.
Sept 16th - Life Together, Bonhoeffer, Chapter 3 - The Day Alone and Martin Laird, Chapter 3, The Call to Prayer.
Oct 14th. The Beatitudes - The Cost of Discipleship, Bonhoeffer, Chapter 6.
November 11th. Salt of the Earth - The Cost., Chapter 7
December 16th ( date to be confirmed). Becoming - The way Forward.
Oct 14th. The Beatitudes -
November 11th. Salt of the Earth -
December 16th ( date to be confirmed). Becoming -
Meetings will usually take place at Father David’s house at 7.30pm.
Posted 20/9/09
Parish discussion group
This group meets on a Wednesday evening in church, and the next meeting will be Weds 10th June. We had such a good discussion about Resurrection last time that we would like to continue with this theme, asking ourselves, How are we living in the light of this resurrection, practically, in detail, in our daily lives? All are welcome to join us. The session will begin with prayers at 7.30pm.
Posted 1/6/09
Parish Meal and Discussion Group
We go on with the post Liturgy discussion group, on the third Sunday, being the 21st June. We serve a more substantial meal than our usual simple buffet lunch, and follow this as before with discussion about aspects of the Orthodox faith.
We shall be talking about ‘Life in the Holy Spirit; Personal and Church experience’, in a discussion led by Dn Ian.
Posted 1/6/09
Advance notice of Parish visit to Walsingham
On Sunday 19th July the usual Liturgy for the third Sunday of the month will not take place in Nottingham. Instead the parish will be visiting the parish at Walsingham, where on this day Deacon Christopher Knight will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Basil. For directions and further details please see any member of the Parish Council or Father David.
On the previous day, Saturday 18th July, there will also be a pilgrimage to Crowland, organised by Fr Dennis in Doncaster, which people may like to consider joining too. Further details may be found here.
Posted 1/6/09
Parish Meal and Discussion Group
We are continuing with the post Liturgy discussion group, on the third Sunday, being the 17th May. We will serve a more substantial meal than our usual simple buffet lunch, and follow this as before with discussion about aspects of the Orthodox faith.
We shall be talking about Resurrection, in the season of Pascha.
Posted 6/5/09
Extraordinary Parish Meeting 7.30pm Weds 13th May
We shall continue the stimulating discussions begun at the AGM about future directions for the Parish. Vespers will precede this meeting at 6.45pm. All are warmly encouraged to attend and put forward their views.
Posted 6/5/09
Study Group 20th May, 7.30pm
The Study Group continues to meet, usually on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Parish Rooms at the church in Carlton, 7.30-
In the last two sessions (February and March) we have been discussing the topic of Death, using Jessica Rose’s article, ‘Death in the midst of life’, The Messenger 8 (November 2008), 19-
At the next study group (20th May) Mary will lead a discussion of ‘Resurrection’.
Posted 27/4/09
Additional service on 4th Sundays
By kind permission of St Leodegarius Church in Basford, we are able to serve Liturgy on the fourth Sundays and possibly at other times in addition to our usual pattern.
So on SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY and on SUNDAY 22nd MARCH Liturgy will be served at 12.15 pm in this location, followed by refreshments as usual. All are welcome.
The church’s address is as follows,
Church St, Old Basford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG6 0GD
And here is a link to a map Buses no 70 and 71 run from the City Centre, and the tram stops nearby at the Basford stop.
Posted 15/2/09
Lent lunches in support of Christian Aid
Local churches in Carlton are again hosting Lent lunches to raise funds for Christian Aid, and we are warmly invited to join them.
“Saturday 28th February -
LIGHT LUNCHES SERVED FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 1.30 PM
All proceeds go to support the work of Christian Aid in many parts of the world. Please support these lunches and bring a friend or neighbour with you.”
Posted 13/2/09
Parish Meal and Discussion Group
After a very successful and enjoyable first meal and discussion following the Liturgy, we shall repeat the event on Sunday 1st March. We will serve a more substantial meal than our usual simple buffet lunch, and follow this with discussion about aspects of the Orthodox faith.
As the season of Lent begins on this day we shall talk about Forgiveness.
Posted 13/2/09
Next Parish Meeting
The next Parish Meeting will be held on Saturday 14th March, 2009 at 2.30pm in the Parish Rooms and is open to all parish members.
If you have items you would like to suggest for discussion, or views to put forward, please let Father David or Tina Lowe know so that these items may be included on the agenda, even if you cannot be present this time -
Posted 13/2/09
Local events for Christian Aid week 2009
Christian Aid warmly invites us and extends the invitation to friends or acquaintances from our church and neighbourhood.
The dates and venues are as follows:
Breakfast in Bakewell: Saturday, 14th February at 9.30am, Methodist Church, Matlock St, DE45 1EL
International snacks in Leicester: Monday, 16th February at 7.30pm, Bishop Street Methodist Church, Town Hall Square, LE1 6AF
Dinner in Nottingham: Tuesday, 17th February at 5.30pm, Life @ the Centre, 22 Lower Parliament St, NG1 3DA
Dinner in Derby: Thursday, 19th February at 5.30pm, Derby Cathedral Coffee Shop, Iron Gate, DE1 3GP
Places are limited, so please book early! Contact the Christian Aid office on 01530 417522 or ashby@christian-aid.org.uk as soon as possible.
Climate Change Day of Action! Thursday, 19th March 12:00 – 4.30pm, Coventry Cathedral
As part of Christian Aid’s climate change campaign, Countdown to Copenhagen, Christian Aid are hosting a Day of Action. The day will begin with a joint service with CAFOD in Coventry Cathedral, with a keynote speech from the world-renowned NASA scientist James Hansen. Then there is a carnival parade in Coventry city centre with the Stop Climate Chaos coalition. Finally, we will travel to the headquarters of E.ON, the company behind the proposed Kingsnorth coal-fired power station, where you can let your voice be heard saying ‘NO to coal’.
There is no charge for attending the service in Coventry Cathedral, but it is a ticketed event, so do not miss out. Email campaigns@christian-aid.org or call 0207 523 2264 to book tickets now.
Business Links
Christian Aid is linking up with the Institute of Directors at Trent Bridge to organise a fund-raising Ladies’ style lunch on Thursday 28th May, including fantastic raffle prizes. This is a great opportunity for ladies to combine fashion advice with girlie fun – whilst at the same time raising funds for Christian Aid. More details to follow.
Shrove Tuesday Breakfast - fairly traded, in Nottingham
To help promote Fairtrade Fortnight (23rd February – 8th March) you are invited to a fair trade breakfast on Shrove Tuesday, 24th February 2009 in the ballroom at the Council House, Nottingham city centre, 8-10am for a breakfast pancake with Fairtrade toppings, tea / coffee, and juices.
This will also be an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of using Fairtrade produce for your organisation, with a guest speaker from the Fair Trade Foundation.
If you would like to attend this event, or your business already uses Fair Trade products and would like to be involved or provide support for the event please contact Andy Whitley on 0115 9155079 or e-mail on sustainable.development@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Posted 15/1/09
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Parish Meal and discussion group
In the Acts of the Apostles we read of the early Christians: ‘They devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.’ (Acts 3: 42).
It would be good for all of us to know more of the Apostles’ teachings, which form the basis of our Orthodox faith, and to know why we perform certain acts when we are together in Church and how we pray in our homes.
Therefore, beginning on the FIRST SUNDAY IN FEBRUARY, a more substantial meal will be provided after the Liturgy (the breaking of the bread and the prayers) during our fellowship in the Parish Room. Then there will be a time for the Apostles' teaching and discussion of various topics. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE THIS EXTRA COMMITMENT. We pray for God's blessing.
Please let Father David know of anything you would particularly like to discuss or learn.
Posted 7/1/09