"The voice spoke to him a second time, 'Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.'"
Acts 10:15
THIS WEEK AT THE BEAR
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15am for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee, 12pm for worship service.
Picnic lunch with Wendy and Yong - a bring-and-share picnic after the midday service, all are welcome.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn from 6pm.
Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am ID: 829 4344 4733 PW: prayer
EYWDHS - Eat Your Way Down the High Street is on this Thursday the 26th of June and we will be at the Tea House Chinese Restaurant, 13a Deptford High St SE8 4AD. If you'd like to join, please get in touch with Bex.
COMING UP
Baptisms at The Bear - we will be holding a baptism service on 29th June at 10:30am at The Bear Church. So exciting! If you are interested or just want to know more, speak to Bex.
Gather - the next Gather night is the 7th of July @ 7:30pm at the Bear building. These nights are for anyone who would like to meet for an extended time of worship.
TEAM UPDATE
Wendy and Yong, who were sent and supported by The Bear Church to work in Cambodia back in 2018, have decided they are not able to work under the new direction of our inclusivity statement. They are now looking for a new church within iNet as they continue serving in Cambodia. They go with our blessing, recognising that the kingdom is made up of people and churches with different views, and all of us must be led by our conscience before God. We look forward to maintaining loving and supportive relationships with them. This Sundy will be their last with us, and they will join us to share an update about their work and say goodbye. There will be a bring-and-share picnic after the service with them to which everyone is invited.
New Finance Officer - we can officially announce the new Finance Officer taking the reigns from Tracy Jones will be Owen Hopwood. The handover is well underway as Tracy faithfully passes the baton. Please wish them both well during this transition and beyond.
THE RAGGED PROJECT
Trolly Coins - Available to buy at Ascension on Sundays. £2 each - all proceeds to the Project
Give Us Your Money - contact emily@thebear.tv if you have spare change/holiday coins to give, or bring to Ascension on Sundays
Sung Worship - download or stream Dave's songs and raise money for the Project: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
WHAT'S ON
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship service
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening meal
7pm Evening service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Parenting Course
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs outside in a park
1pm Bear Cubs
7pm EYWDHS
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS
New giving plate - if you have been at one of our morning services recently you may have noticed the contactless giving plate being passed around. If you would like to give at the morning service, keep a look out for the golden plate.
Fruitful 2025 - this Saturday 21st June is the second annual Fruitful conference hosted by St Mary's London. A day conference for LGBTQ+ inclusive evangelicals and allies to gather and explore the journey of becoming churches that fully welcome and celebrate the ministries and gifts of LGBTQ+ people. Find out more here.
Support Simone's MyWalkIt - through out the month of June, Simone will be participating in the MyWalkIt challenge to raise money for Crohn's & Colitus UK. To donate and find out more about her campaign check out her fundraising page here.
Springs Summer Dance Week 2025 - a refreshing week of dance and community as we experience God's goodness through moving, creating and reflecting together. Suitable for anyone aged 16+ (14+ if accompanied by an adult). It takes place at City Church Cambridge, 12-14 Cheddars Lane, Cambridge CB5 8LD from Monday 28th July - Friday 1st August.
CONTACTS
The Bear Church Instagram - follow at @thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - for weekly updates and more (but not much more), add The Bear Church 07707 524977 to your contacts, then message the number and ask to join the group.
Safeguarding - the email address for our Designated Safeguarding Lead is safeguarding@thebear.tv
Giving - is part of our worship. For any money-related questions, contact Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Bear Talks - Search 'The Bear Sunday Talks' on Spotify or find them here.