Crossing the Threshold
last updated on: 11th May 2011
Days of celebration! Come, and bring your family and friends!
Celebration of Launde Abbey,
Bank Holiday Monday, 30 May. A great family day out!
From 10.00 the grounds of the newly renovated Launde Abbey will be open. There are speakers, stalls, music and entertainment for children, food and drink, all set in the fabulous Leicestershire countryside!
Come and hear John Bell of the Iona Community and join in the Big Sing! Enjoy magical mysteries with John Ridgely!
Take part in a huge act of worship during which thanks and prayers will be offered for the past and future of Launde Abbey.
Bring your own picnic or enjoy eating from a number of the catering outlets including a hog and lamb roast. There will be a market place where parishes and other church groups can have a stall and advertise their wares – please contact Suzanne at Launde Abbey (suzanne@launde.org.uk) to book one of the limited number of spaces available.
Opening of St Martins House,
Friday 10 June.
This provides an opportunity both to celebrate the gift we have been given and to share our message with the people of the city and the county.
St Martins House is a place of mission and every congregation can attend the Cathedral service, followed by a party with food and entertainment in the precinct and events in the new building.
Each parish is invited to apply for tickets for the service now to Julia Unna at St Martins House (julia.unna@leccofe.org or 0116 261 5362). The day will also be a chance to tour St Martins House, see the training rooms and Grand Hall, the new Christian Resources shop, and the Donaldson Centre for Mission and Outreach.
Also at St Martins House there will be a series of sessions about resourcing for mission times. Each one will include a tour of the new facilities, refreshments and a short time of worship at the Cathedral. The options, which are during mornings, afternoons, and evenings, both on weekdays and weekends include a variety of talks and mission resource events. Please see the bottom of this page for more details.
Crossing the Threshold - A Vigil of Prayer
Crossing the Threshold - liturgy
Other events
Classical Evening at Launde Abbey
Join us at Launde Abbey on Friday 27th May 2011
for an evening of classical music featuring the internationally acclaimed Tippett Quartet
Times: 7.30pm for 8.00pm
To be a part of this extraordinary event at Launde Abbey on Friday, 27th May 2011, please telephone 01572 717254 for tickets or visit the website www.launde.org.uk
The Tippett Quartet was formed in 1998 and they have performed at the BBC Proms, Cheltenham Festival, Purcell Room and Queen Elizabeth Hall, to name but a few, as well as frequent appearances on BBC Radio 3.
Tickets cost £15.00 each, including a glass of wine and canapés
St Martins House Opening: special resourcing for mission and visit times
As part of the opening programme of new mission centre, St Martin’s House in Leicester, we are organising a series of resourcing for mission times, each of which also includes a tour of the new facilities, refreshments and a short time of worship at the Cathedral. The visits are free, but places are limited so booking is essential. Bookings to Beth Marvin tel: 0116 261 5348 or email: beth.marvin@covlec.org
Thursday 2nd June, a missional music special for Ascension Day for church choirs and singers, with Cathedral Director of Music, Chris Johns, 3:15pm (including refreshments and 6pm Eucharist). The event finishes immediately after the Eucharist. Leicester Cathedral are also running a children's activity day on the same day from 10am to 4pm including crafts, games and T4Free, so if anyone interested in singing has children who would like to take part in the singing time their child would be very welcome to join the activity day. Book at the same time as booking a singing place, indicating the age of the child(ren) and any food allergies. As the activity day finishes before the singing, we can look to extend the activity day as needed.
Friday 3rd June, a children’s special, with a time of ‘Godly Play’ for over 5’s and a crèche for under 5’s, plus a tour of the building for adults. 10:30am to 12:45pm (including a lunch box at midday). When booking please include children’s names and ages, plus any dietary requirements.
Sunday 5th June, a group Bible study on mission with Bishop Christopher, 2-4:30pm (including refreshments and 4pm Evensong) – please note the time change from that included on some earlier publicity
Monday 6th June, New to the PCC? A special evening with Archdeacon of Loughborough, David Newman and Director of Finance, John Orridge, to both the missional and legal responsibilities and opportunities of bring a member of a Church Council (PCC or DCC). 7:15-9:30pm (including refreshments and 9:15pm Service of Compline).
Tuesday 7th June, ‘The Hospitable Church’. We are delighted to welcome a former director of Customer Service for John Lewis, welcome course contributor and Director of Hospitality for Birmingham Cathedral, Mark Hope Irwin to help us consider what it means to be a hospitable church. From 7:15-9:30pm (including refreshments and 9:15pm Service of Compline).
Wednesday 8th June, ever wondered about joining the year long Journey into Faith course or the ‘Discovery’ active learner course? This evening is a unique opportunity to take part in a one off sample taster session with the Head of the School for Ministry, Stuart Burns. From 7:15-9:30pm (including refreshments and 9:15pm Service of Compline).
The visits are free, but places are limited so booking is essential. Bookings to Beth Marvin tel: 0116 261 5348 or email: beth.marvin@covlec.org
