‘She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.'
Luke 2:7
Christmas at The Bear - it is still Christmas, despite Covid, and we will celebrate God With Us wherever we are, however we can and with whatever we have. Our service on Christmas Day will be on Zoom at 10.30am There will be no services on Sunday 26 December or Sunday 2 January 2022.
Evening Service - the next Evening Service will be Sunday 9 January - contact r.bell@jubileeresource.org to get involved. We are collecting toiletries for the congregation to access. Please bring your donations (deodorant, toothpaste, sanitary products, wipes etc.) to The Bear by arrangement (info@thebear.tv)
Covid-19 - please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing, hand hygiene and social distancing. It is now mandatory to wear a face covering in the building.
Electric Eels, Flame Fish and Youth - back on Sunday 9 January 2022.
Early Morning Prayer - continues 7-7.30am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
House Groups - usually meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays. To join one, or try one, contact iain@thebear.tv
Bear Cubs, English Friday's, and Women's Bible Study - on holiday until January 2022.
The Green Bear Group - starting in January 2022.
The Bear Book Club - the next gathering will be on Tuesday 15 February 2022 and the book is 'Ask the Beasts, Darwin and the God of Love' by Elizabeth A. Johnson. Contact bex@thebear.tv to find out more
Big Bear Camp 2022 - we have booked Birch Hall Adventures in Essex for 15-17 July. Save the date!
The Bear Church Instagram(s) - the_bear_v_church or thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - to receive updates add The Bear Church 07707 524977 to your contacts, then message the number and ask to join the group.
The Ragged Project - contact fiona@thebear.tv or paul@thebear.tv if you have any questions or large amounts of cash to offer.
Giving - is part of our worship. We want to continue to pay our staff, our bills and support our local community and our cross-cultural workers. The Bear Church bank details are 'Deptford Ragged Trust' HSBC Account no. 21361317 Sort Code 40-02-25. To give specifically to support local people in food poverty, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Questions to finance @thebear.tv
Other Notices
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - if you want to get involved with The Bear's cinematic offering, contact tessa@thebear.tv for details. The next meeting will be on Monday 17 January 2022 at the Deptford Lounge and the Festival will take place in April, God-willing.
iNet - the annual Curry Night will be at The Bear on Tuesday 8 February 2022. This is an opportunity to hear from our cross-cultural workers and pray for iNet's work. Contact iain@thebear.tv for details.
This week at The Bear
Christmas Day (Saturday)
10.30am Morning Service on Zoom
Boxing Day
No services
Bank Holiday Monday
Bank Holiday Tuesday
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Saturday
Sunday 2 January 2022
No services
Classifieds
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