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The Well at St Bride's

A time of informal worship in the Celtic tradition, drawing on material from Iona and beyond… using silence, symbol, light, poetry, music and more… Every second Sunday each month from 8.30pm - 930pm, gathering for refreshments from 8.00pm

10^th August 2008: Water, 14^th September 2008: Air, 12^th October 2008: Earth, 9^th November 2008: Fire. 

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Living the Questions

People know that at its core, Christianity has something good to offer humanity. At the same time, many have a sense that they are alone in being a "thinking" Christian and that "salvaging" Christianity is a hopeless task. What is needed is a safe environment where people have permission to ask the questions they've always wanted to ask but have been afraid to voice for fear of being thought a heretic. St Bride's regularly runs the "Living the Questions" course -  an exploration of Progressive Christianity.  Click here to see an introductory video.

St Bride's is home to three community projects.

  The Homeless Meal Project provides hot meals for the homeless and vulnerable

  St Bride's Training provides educational opportunities for 14-16's excluded from
  mainstream school.

  Catalyst Arts Project engages with young people in the community through music. 

To find out more about these projects, and opportunities for volunteering and giving to them, click the links on the sidebar above.

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The IChoir at St Bride's

We're a small friendly choir and we always welcome new singers and musicians. We perform 8 or 9 times a year at events around the city. We really enjoy our singing and we work hard to get out music sounding as good as it can be - but we're also here to enjoy ourselves, an to have fun, so the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. In fact we think singing is a great way to let your hair down and build confidence. Our our repertoire is a varied mix from the Beatles, Mamas and Papas & Simon & Garfunkel to the Eagles.......with a sprinkling of gospel......and we love singing The Coventry Carol at any time of year!

We are directed by our professional conductor,Chris,who rehearses the choir every Tuesday from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at St Bride's Church, Catherine Street, Liverpool. You're welcome to come and get an idea of what we do - we have a tea break half way through our rehearsal and a well eared pint after - so there's plenty of time to have a chat!

For more information call Mike on 07984314440 or email theichoir@googlemail.com
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Scales of justice

Based on Amos 8:4-7

Our choice could
tip the balance
in favour of the poor
and lighten the load
of those weighed down

We could level inequality
And distribute warehouse mountains
Share out the wealth
that was never ours to hoard
Turn the tables
On those who play
the markets
We could stockpile generosity
And speculate in hope
Sell up our shares in selfishness
And settle for the dividends
of solidarity

For added value
build portfolios of justice
Or an ISA in the growth
of the kingdom of God
Buy shares in trust and act in faith
Risk our securities to find a richer life
May the percentage of our interest
In people rise,
And may we be the prophets
of hope

© Sophie Stanes / CAFOD

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