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Pastoral Letter: Rev Ulrike Bell

2/9/2019

 
Dear friends,

Welcome back after the summer break – and a good start to all of those who are moving on for new exciting life adventures, like going to university, going to a new school or starting a new chapter work-wise or in any other way.

Leaving old and known things, places and people behind and starting something new is very exciting, but can be quite daunting, too.

Also, actually, for those who stay behind.

How is this new time in my life going to pan out? How are things going to be like? Will I cope, will I like it?

“One more step along the world I go…” – and we with them! Starting something new reminds us that life is all about development, transformation, even if we ourselves stay behind and go back to our routines and well-trodden paths. 

“Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” (Psalm 86,11)

Learning is at the heart of the Bible; at the heart of Judaism and at the heart of the Jesus movement.

Learning God’s ways – whatever that may be, in any given situation. Knowing ourselves as Learners (=”Disciples”).

And so, we will continue on our journey together, practicing “Holy Habits” alongside the early Christians – and hundreds of fellow Christians (mainly in UK) who have embarked on the same journey with their churches.

The coming two months we will face the first disciples’ practice of “Sharing Resources” – which may raise some interesting questions for ourselves and our communal living.

We will then have a little break in November, reflecting on the Habits we’ve learned and practiced so far, and will live the Advent and Christmas season for what it is.

In January we will start our second year with Holy Habits, beginning with the habit of “Making new
disciples”, followed by “Worship”, “Breaking bread”, “Serving” and, last but not least, “Fellowship”.

“Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” (Psalm 86,11)

Yours in Christ,

​Ulrike

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