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Season of Creation
1 September - 4 October 2025
The theme of the Season is 'Peace with Creation'.
There are four specific community events for the Season; there are various other events that you can find here: seasonofcreation2025.
Community-specific events:
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Sunday 6pm, 31 August: Evening service led by Clare Morgan
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Sunday 6pm, 14 September: Evening talk by Bishop John Arnold, RC Bishop of Salford and lead Bishop for the environment for the Catholic Bishop's Conference of England and Wales. Bishop John formerly served as the Chair of CAFOD’s Board of Trustees, and is a co-founder of the Laudato Si’ centre in Salford. .Bishop John will speak on the theme 'Peace with Creation': marking the 10th anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si''. This talk will be open to non-members as well as Members, Seekers and Friends.
3. Tuesday 7:30pm, 30 September: Talk by John Paul de Quay, of the Ecological Conversion Group (ECG), again open to non-members. Ecological Conversion is a profound shift in perspectives and behaviour towards a more harmonious relationship with God, creation and humanity. It involves recognising the interconnectness of all things and responding with gratitude, generosity and a commitment to justice for both the natural world and the poor. John Paul de Quay is one of the founders of the ECG, which seeks to help the Church to respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
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4. Sunday 6pm, 5 October: Evening service prepared by Carmela Hinckley and led by Peter and Catherine Stott.
Men's bible study
Next date: 29 September 2025
Subject: Ananias
Leader: Adam Simon​
If you haven't seen the Men's bible study this is an impressive programme!
​You lucky men! And if any men haven't joined this group you really should - just have a look at their web page which includes their full 2025 programme. Why not give it a try and find out more about this study programme. ​
The Men's bible study programme is managed by Jim Rae.
Worth Community pilgrimage to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Basilique de Vezelay, Burgundy. Members of the LCSB are warmly invited to this pilgrimage, organised by Chris Wyles and supported by Worth School, Worth Abbey Pilgrims, Worth Society and Worth Parish. Located just a couple of hours southeast of Paris, Vezelay offers a unique opportunity to experience a place of profound spiritual beauty. During the pilgrimage, Worthian and experienced guide Christopher Kelly will lead us through the Abbey, showcasing its stunning architecture and symbolic use of light. He will also organise visits to other notable sites of interest in the area. As a member of the LCSB, you are warmly invited to this pilgrimage. For information please visit https://worthabbey.net/worth-community-pilgrimage-to-vezelay-france-26th-30th-october-2025/. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Kelly at kohara@worth.org.uk.
LCSB Looking for the Light retreat
14-16 November
A retreat at Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston. What do Michael Portillo and Janet Lees have in common? For further details please visit Looking for the Light.
Cost: £80 per person, including all meals. There will be opportunities to help with cooking, breadmaking and walking, and there will be free time to spend together. Bookings can be made via ChurchSuite here: Looking for the Light (14-Nov-2025) · ChurchSuite Events
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The Book of Remembrance is for all members of the Lay Community who have gone before us. They are very cherished former members of our community and we remember them most fondly. We invite you to visit the Book of Remembrance regularly and hold those who have died in your prayers.
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In September and October we especially hold Daniel Brudney (13 September), Chris Knollys (2 October), and Jo Dobson (4 October) in our prayers.
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If you'd like to add anyone to the Book of Remembrance, or make any amendments, please contact Lucy Jardine, Head of Comms: comms@lcsb.uk
