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Dear reader
The doors are open and the after service coffee is back on the menu - welcome to new beginnings this September.
New beginnings, too, for our ministry to students and young professionals - read more below and come along to the meeting on Sunday.
In this newsletter:
  • coming soon
  • ministry to students and young professionals
  • taking part in the life of our community
  • Sunday club dates
  • how you can continue to support us
  • Living in Love and Faith An in-person course in the church hall starting this autumn, more details as soon as they are available. There will also be an online virtual course on Monday evenings in November.
(Find out what this is all about at this link)
  • Pastoral Principles. We'll be using material from this course once a month in the Morning service. We'll send you a link to the support material in the newsletter.
Looking further forward
Dates for your diary:
  • 19 September Blessing the backpacks
  • Ladies' Bible Study started again yesterday, contact womensgroup@christchurchlille.fr
  • 17 October Creationtide service and collection of non-perishables for the food bank to celebrate Harvest
  • 14 November Remembrance Sunday

CCL Ministry to students and young professionals

With the start of a new school year comes the time for exciting new plans. If you'd like to take part in our discussions about the way forward for our ministry to students and young professionals, we're inviting you to a meeting on Sunday 12 September from 16 - 18:30 in the Church hall. It's open to everyone, so come along and let us know what you think, and what you're hoping for. We're listening out for God's plan for us.
(And there should be a welcome snack to enjoy, too!)
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Remember:
  • No need to reserve a place in church on Sunday morning, just come along. We'll be able to welcome more people so we look forward to seeing you.
  • We'll still be asking you to sign in, however, in case we need to contact you, and we'll maintain our hygiene routines for as long as necessary.
It's exciting and so encouraging that the pandemic (and geopolitical concerns) have not stopped us from moving forward, and there is lots to look forward to. But we need your support, so join in if you can!

Taking part

There are lots of ways for you to bring your gifts and talents to the service of God and neighbour.
We mentioned the Wednesday morning café last week, and here's another way to use your talents. If you're a computer/WordPress/blogging whiz, get in touch if you'd like to help with the website communications@christchurchlille.fr
And don't forget Debbie is looking for helpers on Saturday afternoon 18 September, see above.
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Sunday Club dates

19 September
3, 17 October
7, 21 November
5, 12, 19 December
More details on this page
And here's the link to this week's children's activity sheet: Fans or Followers
Interested in helping at Sunday Club? Please contact sundayclub@christchurchlille.fr

Thank you for your continued support

We are entirely self-funded and the months of the pandemic have affected everything and everybody, not least our financial situation.
We're grateful to everyone who continues to support the church and its work, which goes beyond weekly services. Thank you!
If you're not already a regular giver, please consider whether you can give a little each month. Small amounts are just as welcome as large ones, really!
It's easy to give, here's a link to our "Giving" page

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