PACT Lent Courses: 10 February to 24 March 2016
- Friday 25 March- Good Friday
- PACT Walk of Witness - 9:30 am from Methodist Church in Station Road
- 10:00 am in Petersfield Square
- PACT Good Friday Service led by Rev'd Canon Will Hughes
Lent is a time when Christians remember the 40 days and nights Jesus spent alone in the desert without food, being tempted by the Devil. Jesus used this time to prepare for His work by fasting and praying.
The weeks of Lent were once the time when new Christians, who were to be baptized on Easter Eve, were taught about the Christian faith and life. Those who had already been baptized thought again about the promises they had once made and promise to be true to them. Lent was a time for spring-cleaning lives, as well as homes.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, the day after Pancake Day, six and a half weeks before Easter Day. The last week of Lent begins with Palm Sunday, which celebrates the day Jesus entered Jerusalem and the people lay down palms at his feet. Lent ends the day before Easter Sunday, which is known as Holy Saturday. Sundays are not counted in the forty days.
In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent officially ends at sundown on Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), with the beginning of the mass of the Lord's Supper.
Once again PACT (Petersfield Area Churches Together) is offering a variety of ways in which we can journey through Lent together. You are welcome to come to as many of these events as you like. Please telephone the host/leader to book a place on your chosen course.
From the PACT Webmaster:
- If you are running or hosting a Lent Course and need to have any details changed then please email me with the changes or updates: webmaster@pact.org.uk. Changes will be highlighted in red.
- If you are considering attending one or more Lent Courses please subscribe to the Lent Course email group then you will receive an email if there are any changes made or if further information about the Lent Courses become available.
At a Glance
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| Sunday | The Upper Room Petersfield Methodist Church |
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| Monday | The Ten Commandments St Mary's Buriton |
The Penitential Psalms St Mary's Buriton |
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| Tuesday | The Psalms All Saint's, Steep |
Not a tame lion St Peter's |
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| Wednesday | Exploring the Gospels St Laurence |
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Thursday |
The Upper Room Petersfield Methodist Church |
The Eucharist St Mary's Buriton |
Introducing Ignatian Spirituality St Mary Magdalen Sheet |
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| The Psalms All Saint's, Steep |
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| Friday | Not a tame lion St Peter's |
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| Saturday | Compline St Mary's Buriton |
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Petersfield are not running a Lent Course this year - they have organised a 24/6 Prayer Event, running from Saturday 19 March to Thursday 24 March: commencing with a praise party at 6.00 pm on 19 March.
Members of other churches are welcome to join us - see the notice board in the Hall.
St Peter’s - 'Not a tame lion', based on the book by Hilary Brand
A course using the writings of C S Lewis to explore themes of Christian living. No prior knowledge of the books of C S Lewis is necessary, but if you want to prepare, you could read or watch 'the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' and 'Shadowlands'.
Lewis' Narnia stories are a wonderful adventure, and a powerful exploration of Christianity, as is the great 'Screwtape letters'. In other books he lays bare his own experiences of love and loss. We will use excepts of books and film clips to help us discuss five themes:
- Contact: Rev’d Canon Will Hughes 01730 260464 revwillhughes@btinternet.com
- Hosts and Leader: Rev’d Canon Will Hughes
- Venue: The Meeting Room, St Peter's Church
- Maximum number: No limit
St Laurence - Exploring the Gospels
There will be six Wednesdays sessions in the hall, beginning 10 February They include time for reflection and discussion.
- Contact: Parish Office Tel: 01730 262290 - stlaurence@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
- Venue: St Laurence Church Hall, Station Road, Petersfield
- Day/Time: Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (except 15 March - a Tuesday)
St Mary Magdalen Sheet
Introducing Ignatian Spirituality
A series of workshops. Each session will bring in: contemplative listening, prayer and creative expression.No previous experience or artistic talents required!
- Leader: Barbara Mace
- Contact: barmace15@gmail.com or St Mary Magdalen Church office 302695
- Materials: There is no charge for the course but a contribution for materials would be appreciated - £3 or as you can afford.
- Venue: The Upper Room, Petersfield Methodist Church
- Sessions: all run from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Number: a maximum of 12 on the course
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Petersfield Methodist Church
Leader: David Rice. 01428 642787 : dnarice@btinternet.com
- Contact: 01428 642787 : dnarice@btinternet.com.
- Venue: Petersfield Methodist Church
Sessions:
- Thursdays mornings from 11th at 11:00 am - Light lunch available afterwards
- Sundays afternoons from 14th at 4:30 p.m.
St Mary's Buriton
St Mary's are running four Lent Courses:
- The Ten Commandments: Six Mondays at 2:30pm, beginning 15 February
A look at the Ten Commandments, and passages from the New Testament which throw light on them. How relevant are they for us today?
Contact: Naomi - 262586 - pccsec@stmarysburiton.co.uk - The Penitential Psalms, Four Mondays at 7.30pm, beginning 15 February :
A closer look at some of the penitential psalms often used during Holy Week and what they have to say to us today
Contact: Tom - 233786 - c.t.cooper@open.ac.uk
- The Eucharist: Six Thursdays at 2.30pm beginning 11 February
A look at how the transforming nature of the Eucharist can impact on the whole of life
Contact: Judith - 269390 - judith.bee@clara.co.uk - Compline: Saturdays at 9.30pm beginning 13 February
A quiet and contemplative service lasting about 20 minutes with which to end the week and/or prepare spiritually for Sunday’s worship
All welcome - just come and join us in the church
Please note: Limited places are available on each course. A minimum of four people will be required for any group to run.
In addition, there are two one-off events:
All Saints', Steep
The Psalms: Prayers for Today’s Church
- Five Tuesdays starting on 16 February in Hawkley Village Hall between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
- Five Thursdays starting on 18 February at All Saint's, Steep between 10:30 am and 12:00 noon
Further information from Rev'd John Owen (revjohnowen@gmail.com) or Rev'd Chris Prior-Jones (cjpriorjones@gmail.com)