spiritualjourneys.org.uk

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for triers, testers, teasers and explorers

In this section of the website you will find information about things going on which relate to spiritual journeys. There are also suggestions for activities to do in groups and questions for discussion on various topics. Some of the material is aimed at church groups and Christian exploration, but other materials are offered for use with spiritual seekers and explorers. The materials can be downloaded and photocopied unless otherwise stated.

Cafe Church - a place for churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike. If you're a spiritual seeker who just wants to test the waters, meeting people at a cafechurch event may be an interesting experience. Here's more info from www.cafechurch.net

What is cafechurch?

It's church, but not as you know it.

cafechurch is coffee with a conscience. It’s the fresh expression of community on the high street. It brings communities into the relaxed café atmosphere of Costa Coffee and other coffee shops to deal with issues from a faith perspective.

At cafechurch you’ll tackle issues such as fair trade, the environment, stress, adoption, parenting, debt and divorce, together with quizzes, interviews, round table discussions, live music with great coffee and great chat!

Together with the friendly service of Costa and your local church – you’ll find there is a welcome for everyone – whether a church-goer or not!

Take a look and join in.

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A mystery artist left hundreds of hand painted pebbles featuring the baby Jesus in all kinds of locations in Newquay, Cornwall, UK, in order to help people think about the true meaning of Christmas. Perhaps others could do the same? Read about it here >>

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Materials for church groups:

Sense Making Faith journey points: for download as PDF document >> Sense Making Faith journey points: for download as Word document >>

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Advent

http://www.whywearewaiting.com/

Advent Calendars:

ideas for online calendars, making your own and creating calendars with children

http://www.i-church.org/adventcalendar/

http://www.stleonard-streatham.org.uk/advent.html

http://www.bathandwells.org.uk/changing_lives/youth_and_children/jesse_tree/index.php

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/calendar/index.html