Guided Prayer Week (ignore timings!)

for 3 days, 1 hour, 45 mins
St Margaret's Church, Topsham
St Margaret’s Church 57 Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HL, EX3 0HL, United Kingdom

Next year we're planning a week of guided prayer. This will involve individual meetings with prayer guides (trained and supervised by a national organization), as well as special services to begin and conclude the week. I have helped host these at a deanery level in Worcester diocese in the past and witnessed that they are transformative for participants and parishes. We are checking interest at this stage - if you would like to find out more, or register your interest, please do contact me before 28 August. Revd Louise [email protected]

What is Week of Guided Prayer?
Week of Guided Prayer is a retreat experience in the midst of daily life. It involves taking time to reflect on a scripture passage that will be sent to you each morning, and sharing some time talking it over with another person. You don’t have to take time off work or put your life on hold for a week in order to be involved. You can participate fully simply by making some tweaks in your schedule for this one special week.
Why should I participate?
Week of Guided Prayer is an opportunity for all to grow closer to God through scripture reading and prayer. It is an open invitation to learn to listen to God’s calling in each of our own lives. What is God speaking to you at this time?
Do I have to pray out loud with a stranger?
No. You can pray however you wish. You may choose to participate in the week with an assigned companion, with a friend or on your own. You can choose to participate in the experience in the way that suits you best.
Do I have to be familiar with "praying scripture"?
There is absolutely no experience required and all are encouraged to participate. Everyone will learn together what it means to pray scripture. There will be suggestions offered on different ways to engage during the week.
I'm pretty busy. How much time will it take?
There is a general guideline to spend an hour each day (30 minutes on your own, plus 30 minutes with a companion or friend). If this feels like more time than you can spare, consider ways you can fit reflective time into your existing schedule: during your commute to work, while taking a shower or bath, by turning off the TV a bit earlier in the evening, during your lunch break.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Email Revd Louise [email protected]

St Margaret's Church, Topsham

A very warm welcome to you.

The churches of St Margaret's Topsham and St Luke's Countess Wear work together with our Vicar Revd Louise Grace and leadership team to outreach to both areas. Our mission values spring forth from the two great commandments, to Love God and to love our neighbours as ourselves. We aspire to be faithful in worship and prayer, whilst outward looking in service to our communities. Our charism is to be inclusive and generous in spirit and hospitality. Did anyone say cake?

We hope you will find these webpages helpful and inspiring. Find information about our services and other events, music; news and notices; provision for families; prayer ideas; a Daily Reflection each day; Zoom links to join our online services; a donations page to allow you to make donations easily online; opportunities to volunteer, and lots more news about the church and how to contact us.

There are several pages to look at on the left-hand side of the screen. In some cases, a section contains more than one page, so remember to scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the arrow in order to navigate to the next page.

We hope to see you at our services and other events. Everyone is very welcome. And please do get in touch if you need any spiritual or pastoral support, or someone to pray with or for you, or simply just a listening ear.

Blessings and warmest wishes to all.

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Guided Prayer Week (ignore timings!)

for 3 days, 1 hour, 45 mins
St Margaret's Church, Topsham
St Margaret’s Church 57 Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HL, EX3 0HL, United Kingdom

Next year we're planning a week of guided prayer. This will involve individual meetings with prayer guides (trained and supervised by a national organization), as well as special services to begin and conclude the week. I have helped host these at a deanery level in Worcester diocese in the past and witnessed that they are transformative for participants and parishes. We are checking interest at this stage - if you would like to find out more, or register your interest, please do contact me before 28 August. Revd Louise [email protected]

What is Week of Guided Prayer?
Week of Guided Prayer is a retreat experience in the midst of daily life. It involves taking time to reflect on a scripture passage that will be sent to you each morning, and sharing some time talking it over with another person. You don’t have to take time off work or put your life on hold for a week in order to be involved. You can participate fully simply by making some tweaks in your schedule for this one special week.
Why should I participate?
Week of Guided Prayer is an opportunity for all to grow closer to God through scripture reading and prayer. It is an open invitation to learn to listen to God’s calling in each of our own lives. What is God speaking to you at this time?
Do I have to pray out loud with a stranger?
No. You can pray however you wish. You may choose to participate in the week with an assigned companion, with a friend or on your own. You can choose to participate in the experience in the way that suits you best.
Do I have to be familiar with "praying scripture"?
There is absolutely no experience required and all are encouraged to participate. Everyone will learn together what it means to pray scripture. There will be suggestions offered on different ways to engage during the week.
I'm pretty busy. How much time will it take?
There is a general guideline to spend an hour each day (30 minutes on your own, plus 30 minutes with a companion or friend). If this feels like more time than you can spare, consider ways you can fit reflective time into your existing schedule: during your commute to work, while taking a shower or bath, by turning off the TV a bit earlier in the evening, during your lunch break.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Email Revd Louise [email protected]

Safeguarding

The parish of Topsham: St Margaret is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Please find all information on Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults - St Margaret's Church, Topsham - A Church Near You. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact Katie Gray or Louise Grace/Liesbeth Bosschaert and finally, the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please call 999.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

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