The Orthodox meaning of Lent is 'bright sadness' in preparing for Easter.  A time of reflection, prayer, gratefulness, simplicity and repentance, and these will be weaved into two sessions of joy together.   As we engage with God and each other WE KNOW He is pleased to be with us, and we are pleased to be together too.  That's joy right there! 

Some of you are Practising Joy with me right now, some are ongoing 'joy-ers' meeting monthly, some took the course a while ago, and some still want to take it (!), but for all this is an opportunity to be still and set time aside for our own bright sadness as we anticipate the death and resurrection of our Saviour; as we carve out time together to be in His presence and allow Him space to draw alongside us.

Please let me know if you can join me on Monday March 10th and Tuesday April 15th at 7.30pm (GMT) for Lent Joy together over zoom.

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