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Between Epiphany and Passiontide

Sunday 19th January 9th February: Sunday 5th April, noon: The Stars in 2020 noon: Two Perspectives on the Use noon: Induction of the new priest in with Fatima Godinho of “We” and “I” in the Service Aberdeen by lenker Tom Ravetz Introduction and conversation Festive gathering afterwards Sunday 26th January Sunday 16th February th th noon: The Spiritual Biography 6 April–11 April The priest is away. daily at 10 am: The Act of Consecration of Man of Sandra Stoddard There will be a devotional gathering. th Sunday 2nd February Friday 10 April, Saturday 22nd February 3 pm: The Seven Words on the Cross noon: 9 am–1 pm: Garden morning for all who like to Reading and music Introduction and conversation help us ready the garden for spring. Sunday 23rd February noon: Ursula Mathers will speak about her paintings Sunday 1st March Sunday 12th April, Easter Sunday Visit to Forres: noon: A New View 11.45 am: Children’s Service after We will look with fresh eyes at our the Act of Consecration of Man, Visit to Forres to be decided and announced later. church building to see if anything followed by an Easter brunch and please inquire with Martin Kutternik, tel: 01309 694809 needs changing or fixing. Easter egg hunt for the children Saturday 7th March Friday 17th April Priest Ordination in Hamburg 7.30 pm: Confirmation–Strengthening the Middle Willem Boonstoppel will be away: of Lucienne van Bergenhenegouwen. talk by Tom Ravetz February 10–19: Training in Stuttgart: no services. th Sunday 8 March Saturday 18th April March 6–11: Ordinations in Hamburg: no weekday services. visiting priest Peter Holman from Edinburgh 10 am: Confirmation of our young adults March 25–April 4: English-speaking synod in the USA: no services conversation ofter the service by lenker Tom Ravetz April 13–17: Confirmation Retreat: no weekday services All are warmly invited to this event. In the Act of Consecration that follows the sacrament, only the comfirmands will receive . Regular Events Passiontide Afterwards: Festive gathering with refreshments Seedlings – parent-child play group Sunday 19th April Mondays 10 am–12.30 pm th noon: The Confirmation, what does it do? Sunday 15 March Questions and experiences Contact: Ursula Mathers, [email protected] noon: The Ordination of Priests Questions and experiences Sunday 26th April The Crafts Group: Contact Irene Walti for details. Sunday 22nd March noon: The Gestures in the Service noon: The Spiritual Biography of…… with Lucienne van Bergenhenegouwen Study Group Initiative: The Reading of the Week To be announced Introduction and conversation Wednesdays, 7 pm at Simeon House Sunday 29th March Sunday 3rd May Please contact Beginning of summertime! Clock goes forward at 2 am noon: The Work of Raphael, with Rory Valentine Marianne Braesen (07955571004) The priest is away. Talk with slides on paintings by the or Joan van Holsteijn (07754614615) for details. There will be a devotional gathering. great renaissance artist Sunday 6th January Epiphany - Three Kings Day

THE CHRISTIAN Gospel Readings Epiphany COMMUNITY Monday, January 6...... Matthew 2:1–12 Movement for Religious Renewal Sunday, January 12...... Matthew 2:1–12 Sunday, January 19...... Luke 2:41–52 Aberdeen Congregation Sunday, January 26...... John 2:1–11 Sunday, February 2...... Matthew 9:1–8 Sunday, February 9...... Luke 8:5–18 Priest: Sunday, February 16...... Matthew 20:1–16 Winter Passiontide Sunday, February 23...... Luke 18:18–34 Rev. Willem Boonstoppel Sunday, March 1...... Matthew 4:1–11 home: 01224 310055 Holy Week Easter Sunday, March 8...... Matthew 17:1–13 mobile: 07494530189 Passiontide email: [email protected] 2020 Sunday, March 15...... Luke 11:14–36 Sunday, March 22...... John 6:1–15 Baptisms, weddings, funerals Services Sunday, March 29...... John 8:1–12 and membership preparation The Act of Consecration of Man Holy Week as well as consultations Sundays 10.30 am Palm Sunday, April 5...... Matthew 21:1–11 by arrangement and Wednesdays 7.00 am at the church Thursday, April 9...... Luke 23:13–32 and Friday, April 10...... John 19:1–15 9.00 am at Newton Dee Chapel Saturday, April 11...... John 19:16–42 February 6, 20; March 5, 19; not in April Easter 10.30 am in St. Martin’s Room Sunday, April 12...... Mark 16:1–8 in Merrick, Cairnlee House, Bieldside Sunday, April 19...... John 20:19–31 January 23; February 27; March 12; April 23 Sunday, April 26...... John 10:1–16 The Act of Consecration in the German language Sunday, May 3...... John 15:1–27 Aberdeen Congregation will be celebrated in the church on Saturday, 10 am, Sunday, May 10...... John 16:1–33 on: February 8; March 14; not in April. Sunday, May 17...... John 14:1–31 Treasurer: Kristina Christiansen Correspondent: Maureen Ramsay Family Gathering 9:30 am: The Sunday Service for Children (age 7–14) Contact for every Sunday The Christian Community is funded entirely by the voluntary Vestry: Joan van Holsteijn contributions and donations of members and friends. Please be aware that times or dates Regular contributions ensure a stable and reliable budget. Garden: Stuart Probart on the printed programme might change. Please make cheques payable to: The Christian Community Flowers: Irene Walti To subscribe to email updates (NOT ‘in Aberdeen’) Programme: Christoph Hanni please contact Willem Boonstoppel. Banking connection: Sort Code: 82-60-11 Servers Rota: Wanda Paluch a/c Name: The Christian Community a/c No.: 20171323 Maintenance spokesperson: Christoph Hanni IBAN: GB79CLYD82601120171323 BIC: CLYDGB21350 8 Spademill Rd. Aberdeen AB15 4XW