WHAT’S ON
SUNDAY
Morning worship : Ascension : 12nn (prayer @ 11:15)
Evening worship : Evelyn Community Centre : 6pm
(meal + worship, food prep @ 4pm)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
THROUGH-OUT THE WEEK
Early morning prayer : zoom : 7am Mon-Fri
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Last Sunday, Bex spoke on alternative atonement models, which is big talk for one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) idea of the Christian faith: What is the cross and what does it mean? It was a great talk and you can catch it, or listen again, on Spotify at The Bear Sunday Talks.
During her talk, Bex shared a whole host of atonement models but couldn't go in depth with all of them. So just in case you missed them on the day, below are the names of the atonement models that were listed (and some handy Wikipedia links for those I could find): Moral Influence | Christ as Exemplar | Recapitulation | Participatory | Satisfaction | Christus Victor | Penal Substitution
In other news:
THE KITCHEN IS FINISHED!
It's looking very shiny and enticing! There are still a few items that are missing before the kitchen is officially ready for launch. Watch this space for more details but add Mothering Sunday the 15th of March to the diaries for the next service in The Bear building, where we will christen the kitchen! 👩🍳
And last but definitely not least:
Please send big congratulations to Mel Brown who has been appointed as the Community Meal Coordinator. She is a long term volunteer with the evening service and brings with her a wealth of experience. She will be starting in the role very soon, a big warm welcome to Mel!
CLASSIFIEDS
Meal Train for Susan, Daniel & Uyi : we are doing a call out for a meal train for the Oziegbe family, while Susan is recovering from her operation.
Joseph Merritt memorial walk : It's been 10 years since Joseph Merritt sadly died at the age of just 16. Richard, Amanda and Livvy are inviting anyone who knew Joseph to attend a memorial walk around venues in Southwark that hold significant memories for the family. The walk is approximately 2.5 miles long and will take place on March 7th, the anniversary of his death.
Call out for donations for family in Gaza : we have mentioned Amjad and his family previously, but as medical access is still limited in the strip, the physical condition of Amjad's father, Yahya, has significantly declined. He suffered from a stroke and now cannot walk, so Amjad has asked for donations so he can buy a wheelchair. These currently cost $650 (or £480) so if you think you are able to donate, please visit his fundraising page.
Quiet Revival symposium : on March 21st Westminster College is hosting "Quiet Revival: Myth, memory or movement?", an in-person and online event to deep dive with social scientists, researchers and church practitioners into this recent phenomenon. For more information and to book, check out the event link here.
iNet Curry Plus event : on Tuesday 24th March iNet will host their annual Curry Plus event, this year focusing on cross-cultural workers in Africa. For more details, please see flyer attached.
Stories for Restorative Practise & Process : A day-long course on Thursday 26th March at St Ethelberga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace for anyone working in reparative or community settings, especially those engaged in restorative practice and mediation, to explore creative ways in which sharing simple traditional stories can support:
· Self-reflection and self-tending
· Having difficult conversations
· Finding compassion and understanding across divides
For more information, visit here.
‘Healing from Conflict’ conference : A joint conference of Fellowship of Reconciliation UK, Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, Pax Christi UK, Christian International Peace Service (CHIPS) and Church and Peace. This conference runs over the 24-26 April 2026 and invites speakers and participants to explore this vital question together. Over a weekend of learning, reflection, and connection, we will consider how genuine healing can pave the way for communities to flourish in peace, justice, and hope. You can find out more information here.
ESSENTIAL RECOMMENDS…
🙈 to see : (after multiple requests!) The Bad Bunny Half Time Superbowl show
🙉 to hear : Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Max Richter
🙊 to read : Into the Silent Land: The Practise of Contemplation by Martin Laird