<br>In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the cross on Good Friday – and beyond, to the transformation of Easter Day.God <a></a>invites us to bring to him our own journey through everyday life. In the disappointment of daily setbacks and the pain of deeper hurts, we discover that God is present with us. And God promises a future where all things are healed and made new. Living Hope offers us the opportunity to deepen our hope in God and be part of what God is doing to bring hope in the world.Reflections via email: Sign up to the Church of England Lent reflection emails and receive daily messages straight to your inbox. Daily emails will offer Bible readings, short reflections and a practical challenge, as well as prayers linked to weekly themes.<a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/living-hope-lent-reflections?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0brgDfmv_La73bugJqisJ-ZjQlP7KZLcFiSfsHEivBjOujvm8Y8RJvMjY_aem_L95uMyc6bQRmN8hDS2wuuw">https://www.churchofengland.org/.../living-hope-lent...</a>
St. Gabriel's Church has recently appointed an Eco Church Ambassador to help us achieve our aims to be awarded Eco Church status.Look out for new initiatives and projects coming to support our aims.A Healing Prayer for the EnvironmentLord GodI pray for Earth’s healing and restoration.Heal our planet from pollution and destruction.May humanity close its eyes to greed and material riches and open its eyes to natural wonders.Guide all of us as we learn to embrace eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyles.Be with all scientists, researchers, climate activists and environmental advocates as they fight for a greener world free from global warming and destruction.May You save our planet and all the life and beauty it holds. AmenEco Church - An A Rocha UK Project
Thanks to the kind generosity of the St. Gabriel's Church congregation, we were able to donate £300 to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal to support the people of Turkey and Syria after the recent devastating earthquakes in the area.Donations can be made online atTurkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal 2023 | Donate Now | DEC
Harvest Celebration Sunday 2nd October As we are all aware there are many people who are struggling for money to find food at the moment. So this year we will celebrate the Harvest and give grateful thanks to God for all that we have by supporting the Basingstoke Foodbank. Please bring in your donations on Sunday 2nd October. Check the foodbank website www.basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk For more information about how you can help others at this difficult time
