We are excited to announce that Bethany Austin will be joining the St Bartholomew's family on the summer as Curate*. Bethany will be moving from Liverpool, where she currently works as a verger at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, and will be ordained Deacon at the end of June.Look out for an article from Bethany in the April edition of Sydenham Life.*A Curate is a sort of apprentice Vicar - they spend around 3 years working alongside an experienced priest as part of their training.
The March edition of Sydenham Life is now being delivered to households in the Parish.A digital copy is available to download from the Parish Magazine - Sydenham Life page, and is also attached.
Two resources for anyone to use for personal reflection and prayer during Lent, whenever the church is open:(1) Stations from our Ash Wednesday service, for reflection and self examination. These remain available for the first few weeks of Lent.(2) The Way of the Cross. A series of stations of the cross featuring the striking artwork of Nicholas Markell, depicting biblical scenes of Jesus' betrayal, trial, suffering, crucifixion and then resurrection. A booklet with short readings, prayers and reflections is available to guide you round the stations.
On the first Sunday of Lent, 18th February, we are pleased to welcome our Bishop, Christopher, Bishop of Southwark, to preside and preach at our 10:00 Parish Eucharist.The service will be followed by a simple lunch of homemade soup, bread and cheese.All are welcome.
