Study Days, Retreats &
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Association of Readers in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Pdf Study Day and
Retreat / Pilgrimage Archive:
Launde Abbey Reader Retreat 2021
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th December 2021
on the topic of Leadership from the ‘Second Chair’ -
as we begin to see the implementation of the
Diocese's Time To Change Together programme
with a focus on lay leadership and collaborative
ministry. Thank you to all who contributed to this event -
led by Sally Buck - based on material put together by
Jackie Johnson (Wellbeing and CMD Officer) who was
unable to be with us.
Readers in Study Session and an afternoon walk!
A Reflection from Sandy Riley
What!!! Subordinate!!!! What a hoohaa, this word
caused the first evening. After a lot of debate on the
negative side of the word and then the positives given
in response, the weekend took on a different feeling. I
felt that I wanted to go home when the negativity
started, as I have enough of that at home; but I found
my voice and gave some positivity back. I always feel
that I can talk freely about God and how he can help us
all if only we let him… (click or tap title to continue
reading)
Session Slides:
Some Thoughts and a Prayer from Malcolm Knapp…
My ‘takeaway’ as a newcomer to the Diocese was this. We,
the laity, are the Diocese. It is the way of Anglicanism, we
must communicate this clearly and without any fear to
everyone. No one should live in fear of their lead chair;
that is not the way of God. This will strengthen our
churchmanship, focus our Christian living and giving, and
strengthen us in ministry. We all have God given skills and
roles in which we can exercise them, we are ‘subordinate’
(in the true meaning on the word) to God, to each other
and to His kingdom. Our life with God is personal and
corporate, we are in fellowship and communion. (click or
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In this season of Advent I say Maranatha, Emmanuel,
help me look, listen and learn. Make me joyful. As our
Diocesan office becomes a Parish Resource Centre teach
us to communicate, collaborate and make clear the path
that leads to your kingdom, here on earth. Amen.
Night time image from Launde
Gardens - by Margaret Ball