'Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died - more than that, who was raised to life - is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us'
Romans 8:34
Sunday Morning Service - we'll meet in The Bear to worship and continue our journey through Romans. This service will be all-age
Sunday Evening Service - come and chop, cook, serve, pray, chat, hoover - whatever takes your fancy. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
The Bear Beliefs - the following statements have been added to our website:
The Bear Leadership Team believe that church is for everyone - where all are invited as equals into relationship with God and each other.We recognise and value same sex marriage and relationships.We welcome same sex couples to worship and serve as part of the church.
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Tuesday to Friday
Bear Cubs, Psalms & Stretches, Women's Bible Study and English Fridays - all on this week - see diary or contact Emily, Ruth, Margaret or Iain for details
A NEW Bear Housegroup - exploring & actioning creative ways to generate social good. Following the model of the Craftivism Movement and 'gentle protest'; using craft as a tool for activism. First meeting will be on Tuesday at 8pm and all are welcome.
The Bear Book Club - the next book will be 'Generation Y, Spirituality and Social Change: Putting Spiritual Values into Action' edited by Justine Afra Huxley. Meet to discuss on Tuesday 27 September. More details on Facebook or from Bex.
The Ragged Project - we are hoping to sign contracts, move loads of stuff, find a new home, bring in more funding... all before the end of September! so, let us fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. See 'Other Notices' for latest exciting fundraisers!
The Bear Church Instagram and Twitter - @thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - for weekly updates and more, add The Bear Church 07707 524977 to your contacts, then message the number and ask to join the group.
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 support local people in food poverty through the Evelyn Social Supermarket, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Covid-19 - please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing, masks, distancing and hand hygiene.
Other Notices
Deptford X - Maureen is curating part of this year's Festival which starts today. All proceeds from the artwork to The Ragged Project. More details from www.deptfordx.org
Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs - Dave's latest worship song, 'Take My Breath Away' is out this week! You can find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube or Soundcloud. All streaming proceeds and performing rights will go to The Ragged Project. More details from davidwinter1@gmail.com
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am All-Age Morning Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Bank Holiday Monday
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women's Bible Study at The Albany
8pm Housegroup
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroup
Thursday
7am Early Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroup
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
Help needed - Marjie's new book, 'Living to Finish Well' will be published next month and she's looking for people to help take part in a short promo. All you will need to do is answer two or three questions – all really simple and no trick ones among them! Filming will be on Saturday 8 October in Peckham. You would be needed for a short time between 10am and 2pm. Let me know if you’re willing - email marjie@marjiesutton.co.uk or ring on 07875 547749
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