Well it is cold again.. really cold!!!
This week sees us begin a series of teachings on various topics, and I commend them to you. At St Peter's Colin will teach on the Kingdom, at St Luke's Rachel will teach on theology through women's eyes, at St Beads Gerald will address some historical perspective from Roman times and Justin will teach on the world through God's eye's. Each preacher will "go on tour" as they take these messages around the parish. I commend them to you.
At Theological Board on Wednesday we will be discussing everything from the pastoral implications of same sex unions to the Adult rite of Baptism and Confirmation, to the nurturing and protection of youth. We also present our recommendations for a new Lay Preacher training programme and address the spiritual formation and education of the laiety. It should be a full meeting.I then meet with the HABSR Steering comittee to address soem of eth issues in implemtation resulting from reduced finances and staff. I will take these concerns to the BOARD on Thursday Night.
The Diocesan Finance Board sits on Wednesday Night to look at the Budget for next year. This will be tough as financial trends show a slow down in eth economy and the potential of a worldwide recession - increasing the churches needs and requiremenst for funding expecially ministry. (Theological Education and Social Responsibility being two major areas of concern).
On Thursday I meet with the HABSR BOARD to discuss the way forward and to address the challenges of our social responsibility ministry.
May God bless you all.
