New Course ahead - Praying with the Early Church

Post date: 19-Sep-2010 22:41:22

Praying with the Early Church. The Early Church – over the first seven or eight centuries – was a time of contrasts – from persecution under aggressive atheism, to the slow and steady disintegration of the Roman Empire, and the end of stability, at a time when Christianity was slowly finding its feet, while being blamed for everything from cannibalism to the fall of Rome.

Against this though were devised some of the most powerful prayers ever written, for Christians who saw themselves as part of a church across the world and down through the ages in one great Community. A Community which of course includes us in West Hendon today.

These prayers were written down, and are widely in active use, although less often in England. This short course will look at some of them, and provide guidance on using them in Hendon in the 21st century.

The Course will take place in St. John the Evangelist’s Church – Algernon Road, West Hendon (near Hendon Station - St Pancras/Farringdon and St Alban's line) at 8.00pm on Thursdays as follows:

• Thursday 18th November Praying through the Day: Morning, Noon and Night.
• Thursday 2nd December Preparation for Holy Communion.
• Thursday 9th December Advent and the Coming of Christ.

Evenings last about an hour, including Compline, the opportunity to ask questions, and handouts of actual prayers. Everyone welcome. No charge. Refreshments provided.

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