Ever been asked to ‘say a prayer’ over a necklace, a sound system, a new
church loo, a youth leader or even (‘can we do this, vicar?’) a newly
adopted god-parent? If so, you may have been driven to reflect about the
whys and wherefores (or the theology and practice) of responding to such
requests for blessings, commissionings and dedications. People do, though,
increasingly seem to be asking for such prayer. Why and how should we
respond, and where, if anywhere, find the words?
Bookings to:
The Reverend Ian Pearson
18 Shrubbery Avenue
Worcester
WR1 1QH
01905-734833
Those who wish us to claim against their CME allowance may
book on-line here.
Event after this:
Thursday 17th March 2011
9.45 am for 10.30 am
at
Birmingham Cathedral
Rites on the way round.
Bishop Lindsay Urwin
Priest Administrator of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
Mr Nick Chavasse
Director of Tourism for Coventry Cathedral
A day to explore the theology and practice of pilgrimage, and pilgrimage
liturgies in their various forms.
The idea of pilgrimage, of making a journey for the purpose of drawing
closer to God is deeply embedded in the Christian culture. Some pilgrimages,
such as journeys to Rome or the Holy Land, take place over significant
distances, whilst others, such as the Palm Sunday procession, are much more
local. What is it that we think we are doing when we set out on any journey
as a Christian congregation? Why is it that certain places hold special
significance? What are the theological principles which inform us, and how
does it work in our own context?
You can book on-line for this as well now.
