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A selection of stories from around our
circuit ...
Una Cena
This was a circuit service where the focus
was on sharing a meal and conversations. The tables were beautifully
set out with baskets of fruit, bread boards with fresh bakes
loafs, and plates of cheese. A simple liturgy was used to
accompany the meal, starting with a song, some words, and
then into the meal. About an hour was spent eating and chatting,
and it was great to see everyone chatting away, so often there
seems so little time to have a decent conversation with people
at church.
Whilst the meal was taking place a looping
powerpoint presentation showed some nice scenery, interspersed
with ideas for conversation. Why/when did you come to sheffield?
Which church, if any, do you attend? What is your favourite
record? What annoys you about church?
The meal concluded with the sharing of communion,
followed by sharing of stories. Three people from around the
circuit shared a short story of how God had affected their
life. It's so much more inspirational to hear real stories
from their experiences.
After the singing of a final song, people
were encouraged to have a cup of tea and continue the conversation,
perhaps with people that they weren't sat with, and it seemed
most did.
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