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Advent 2026  

We will be reading and reflecting on 'Contemplating Life- A Spirituality of Noticing' by Colin Smith. The session times are as follows:

 

Monday evening 19.00-20.30 in church

 

30th November - Introduction & Chapters 1 and 2

 

7th December - Chapter 3

 

14th December we welcome Rachel Summers (Learning Officer with Children and Family Discipleship at Chelmsford Cathedral and mentioned in Colin's book) to lead holy communion and help us reflect on inclusive church and the spirituality of noticing.

 

21st December - Chapter 4

 

Thursday afternoons 13.30 - 15.00 in church

 

3rd December- Introduction  Chapters 1 and 2

 

10th December- Chapter 3

 

17th December- Chapter 4

 

To order a book, please email  smowardens@gmail.com  We are asking for a donation of £3.50 for the book, we would still like you to come and take part, even if you cannot donate.

We invite you to read and take part with us whether you plan on coming to the organised sessions or not. Colin Smith will be coming to preach at St. Matthew's on Sunday 6th December.