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No 34 Lent 2012 FREE Diocese of Lincoln newspaper www.lincoln.anglican.org

Summer of celebration

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Edward Joyner hurches are being encouraged to use a host of major events this summer to their advantage, including the Olympics, the UEFA Euro football championship and the Queen’s Jubilee. The Diocese of Lincoln is helping parishes make the most of the events with the creation of a resources pack – to be released in early 2012 – that will both inspire and inform as churches make preparations for summer. “The summer of 2012 presents an unprecedented opportunity for churches across the Diocese of Lincoln to engage with their local communities by embracing internationally significant events,” said the Bishop, the Rt Revd Christopher Lowson. “From the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee cele-

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brations, through the Olympic Torch Relay, and on to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the UK will invite the world to unify in celebration of culture, sport, peace and participation. “And with the addition of UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine it is sure to be a full and fun-packed summer. “It is clear that these events present churches with opportunities for Mission. Having a presence in nearly every community throughout historic Lincolnshire, churches are ideally placed to play a central role in our county’s celebrations: bringing people together, promoting fellowship and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate. “Of course, churches will need support in order fully to realise the potential of

Summer 2012. “The Diocese of Lincoln is providing this support through resource packs that will both inspire and inform churches across historic Lincolnshire as they and their communities prepare to celebrate Summer 2012.” The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in May and June will see lunches hosted across the country as part of The Big Lunch. Celebrating Summer is being organised by the Diocese of Lincoln’s Open Churches Officer, Ben Stoker, and the administrator for Churches Together in All Lincolnshire, Simon Dean. “The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act

of community, friendship and fun,” said Ben. “A mission-embracing church is a relationship-building church, and these summer events present a fantastic opportunity to foster and renew relationships and develop positive dialogue with your local community,” added Simon. “And, importantly, each event provides a platform from which to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through both word and action.”  Your pull-out guide on page 12  Sign the Diocese of Lincoln’s Thank You letter to the Queen: visit www.lincoln.anglican.org/jubilee  For further information visit www.lincoln.anglican.org/summer


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