Archives for Meetings

Prayer Vigil: Mid-day Prayer (Sext)

Friday 7 June 2013

Members and friends of the Ordinariate in Eastbourne are gathering to pray for the world, the Ordinariate and the group for 24 hours from noon today [Friday]. The Hours of the Divine Office are said during that time. Throughout the day we are using a version of the office which is based on that published […]

Lent Groups

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Just as a reminder, the first adult Lent group, based on Henri Nouwen’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son”, starts on Thursday at our place. Start time is 7:45pm. The Family Lent group starts on Friday evening at 6:30, at St Agnes. The church will be open from 6, to give people time to arrive […]

Lent course.

Friday 1 February 2013

The Adult group this Lent will be based on Henri Nouwen’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son: A story of homecoming,” published by Darton, Longman and Todd. There will be materials provided at all the group sessions but the book is so good, I suggest that  adults intending to do the course might want to […]

Second meeting: report

Monday 14 February 2011

A rather smaller number of people gathered for the meeting on 13 February. This meeting was intended to provide information to those who are definitely intending to engage with the Roman Catholic Church during Lent. We were privileged to welcome a member from outside Eastbourne, and the group currently includes twelve adults and a number […]

Meeting 13 February 2011

Saturday 5 February 2011

The next meeting of the Group will be held on Sunday 13 February 2011 at 7:00pm, again in the Brodie Hall at Christ Church Eastbourne. Map & Directions on A Church Near You Christ Church holds a service of Vespers at 6:00pm and all are welcome to attend that service before staying for the meeting. […]

First Meeting: report

Monday 31 January 2011

The meeting was attended by about 18 people, almost all from the parish whose hall we used and of varying levels of commitment to the Ordinariate. Some are definitely engaging with the Roman Catholic Church with a view to joining; some are certainly thinking about it; some would like to but perceive difficulties in their […]