Week of Prayer - January 2023!

 

Happy New Year from CTMK!

Hi Everyone   This is our first email of 2023 and we are hitting the ground running with a great week of events for the Week of Prayer, which starts on Wednesday 18th January. You’ll find all the details below.   But firstly, an introduction, I am Ann and I started my role as Administrator of Churches Together in Milton Keynes last week. Many of you will know me as I worked at MK Mission Partnership for 7 years. I am really excited to be back working in ecumenical mission again and have a personal desire to help people in our city via the work of our churches. I’m based in the Church of Christ the Cornerstone and will be working Monday to Thursday, 10am - 1pm, and Friday 10am - 12 noon. You can contact me via email on admin@ctmk.church. Phone number coming soon!   I look forward to working with you all and serving our city.   Ann Harris

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023

What is the week of Prayer for Christian Unity? - Find out more here   In MK we have a fantastic line up of events!

Pastor Ferdinand Tambwe from Rehoboth PEFA Church will lead us in worship, as we pray for the new City of Milton Keynes. Join us for an evening of Pentecostal prayer and vibrant music, with speakers including Rev Helen Cameron, the Moderator of the Free Churches Group, and our local Roman Catholic bishop, Rt Revd David Oakley.   Prayer for the City Wednesday 18th January, St Mary’s Church Bletchley, 7.30pm

Choral Evensong is one of the great English musical traditions, with its rich biblical language and emotive music. Choirs and singers from across the Borough will gather for a brief rehearsal at 6.00pm. Rev Lisa Kerry, the Baptist Regional Minister will be speaking at this open and enjoyable event. The Moderator of the URC East Midlands Synod, Revd Geoffrey Clarke will be leading the intercessions. Check the web site for more details if you want to take part.   Come and Sing Evensong Thursday 19th January, St Mary and St Giles, Stony Stratford, 7.30pm

There are an amazing number of charities and mission agencies based in Milton Keynes. They make a huge difference to our communities - and to the wider world. This is an opportunity to meet some of these change makers and find out how we can support them in their crucial work.   There will be stalls, talks, activities and cake!   The afternoon will finish with a Cost of Living Summit at 3:15pm which will include speakers from key agencies.   Mission Fair Saturday 21st January, Servant King, Furzton, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Michael Tippet wrote and composed this moving oratorio during the dark days of the Second World War. It reflects on the experience of oppressed people across the World, with a longing for peace and reconciliation. At the turning point of our week, this concert performance will root our search for justice in the depths of the human soul. Tickets are available from Cornerstone.   A Child of our Time Sunday 22nd January, Christ the Cornerstone, 7.30pm