{"id":585,"date":"2015-11-13T09:36:30","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T09:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.passionatespirituality.org.uk\/?page_id=585"},"modified":"2015-11-13T09:36:30","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T09:36:30","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.passionatespirituality.org.uk\/?page_id=585","title":{"rendered":"Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

As well as a commitment to the neighbourhoods\u00a0we\u00a0live in,<\/em><\/p>\n

we have a passion to work together in supportive teams <\/em><\/p>\n

that model the love, care and community that Jesus spoke of.<\/em><\/p>\n

We work with people, not just for them.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"harvested<\/p>\n

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INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD<\/p>\n

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Trust in God at all times, people. Pour out your hearts to the Holy One.<\/p>\n

For God alone my soul waits in silence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silence<\/em><\/p>\n

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We are in your presence O Holy One.
\nWe take refuge in the loving community of the Trinity.
\nYou are our protector in times of weakness
\nYou are our freedom in seasons of strength<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are our companion in nights of sadness<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are our delight in days of joy<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are our vision in places of darkness<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are our still point in times of light<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We are in your loving presence.<\/p>\n

We bring our communities to take refuge in your embrace.<\/p>\n

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>The kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

Come, Lord, and open in us, the gates of your kingdom. (Taize)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THANKSGIVING AND LAMENT<\/p>\n

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We exist in a web of relationships – with nature, people, God.\u00a0 Let\u2019s trace out these links … Silence <\/em><\/p>\n

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Some links are growing or vibrant. We feel delight, enthusiasm, hope.<\/p>\n

We give thanks for the life that flows through them.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Pause<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some links are twisted or broken. We feel regret, anger, disappointment.<\/p>\n

We grieve, and pray for the gifts of acceptance and forgiveness.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Pause<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grief, gratitude, forgiveness \u2013 we are a needy community.<\/p>\n

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE LIVING WORD<\/p>\n

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Psalm 133 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 or \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Ruth 1: 8-18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0or \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Luke 8: 1-3<\/p>\n

Mark 2: 13-17 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 17: 20-26\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 1 John 4: 7-21<\/p>\n

Silence for reflecting on the readings<\/em><\/p>\n

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RESPONSE<\/p>\n

: gospel contemplation<\/em><\/p>\n

: group sculpture or community dance<\/em>
\n: sing \u201cKingdom of Friends\u201d (Dave Andrews)<\/em>
\nFOR EACH OTHER<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s hold in the light and love of God local neighbourhood, and especially today…<\/p>\n

Silence or open prayer<\/em><\/p>\n

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THIS WAY, THIS DAY<\/p>\n

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Our God, you are Trinity, Community,<\/p>\n

Unbroken relationship,<\/p>\n

Love without beginning or end.<\/p>\n

And most wonderful of all, you make room for us,<\/p>\n

Drawing us in out of the cold,<\/p>\n

Calling us friends.<\/p>\n

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As we come to you, you lead us to each other,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Into the security of belonging<\/strong><\/p>\n

And the risks of openness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will not attempt alone what we can do together.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With family and friends, team and neighbours,<\/strong><\/p>\n

With those we would prefer to avoid,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Help us live the reality of trust and forgiveness today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a world of conflict and loneliness<\/p>\n

On earth as in heaven <\/strong><\/p>\n

Your Kingdom come!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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