Saturday 10th May
THE GRAIN OF MUSTARD SEED
A Vision for British Orthodoxy
A Day Conference for British Orthodox Clergy & Laity
and members of the British Orthodox Fellowship
at St. Andrew’s, Mickfield, Suffolk
Saturday, 10 May 2008
10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
“And He said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God ? or with what comparison shall we compare it ? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: But when it is sown, it growth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.” – St. Mark IV; 30-32
PROGRAMME
09.30-10.00 Registration & Morning Coffee
10.00-10.30 Morning Prayer
10.30-11.00 Welcome & Introduction
Subdeacon Peter Farrington
11.00-11.45 “Less than all the seeds that be in the earth”, a talk by Abba Seraphim, Metropolitan of Glastonbury.
11.45—12.30 Lunch
12.30-1400 Sowing the seeds: Theory into Practice
Three short presentations & discussion.
Chaired by Archdeacon Alexander Astill
Orthodox and evangelism : Subdeacon Peter Farrington
Extending Fellowship : Professor John Charmley
British Orthodoxy & the churches :Subdeacon Michael Kennedy
14.00-14.30 Free time. Private meeting of Priests’ Council (and Full Deacons) with Abba Seraphim.
14.30-16.00 Growing up: A shared ministry
Three short presentations & discussion.
Chaired by Professor John Charmley
Women & Orthodoxy :Sheila Smyth
A wider diaconate :Father Simon Smyth
What we expect of the Priesthood :Father Seraphim Mina
16.00-16.30 Tea Break
16.30-17.15 “Greater than all herbs”
A presentation by Peter Farrington.
17.30-18.00 The Raising of Evening Incense
MEMORANDUM FROM ABBA SERAPHIM
21 March, 2008
My dear Fathers and Brethren,
British Orthodox Day Conference,
Saturday, 10 May 2008
The British Orthodox Church has arranged a Day Conference for 10 May, which is not just for the clergy but also for lay members of the Church, to which we are also extending an invitation to our wider circle of catechumens, friends and supporters within the British Orthodox Fellowship.
Although the British Orthodox Church is “committed to the restoration of Orthodoxy among the indigenous population” and desires to “provide a powerful witness to the Orthodox Faith and Tradition in an increasingly secular society” we recognise that these objectives require the goodwill and support of a far wider group of Christians than our own members. We have brethren in other churches who share our fidelity to Apostolic Faith and Order and there are some who are still seeking after Truth. We want to explore more ways in which we can be co-workers in mission. At the same time we also need to make full use of our limited resources and more fully employ the talents of all our members.
I would encourage your support for this Day Conference. I pray that Almighty God will enable it to be a blessing for us all and an inspiration in the days ahead.
Affectionately in XP,
GM/NS 27
DIRECTIONS TO ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, MICKFIELD
Mickfield, Suffolk is 12 miles north of Ipswich, 5 miles east of Stowmarket and 3 miles west of Debenham.
Postcode: IP14 5LH
Nearest Railway: Stowmarket (5 miles)
Road Directions from Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and the South: Take the A140 Northbound from Needham market for 5KM. Take the A1120 Right toward Yoxford for 1.5 KM. Fork left toward Mill Green at the 'three cocked hat' where you will see some large trees in the centre of the three roads. Follow the narrow road for 1Km, then keep left at the fork. St. Andrew’s Church is among trees on your left at the crossroads after 1 KM
Road Directions from Norwich and the North:
Coming from Norwich, follow the A140 southbound to Earl Stonham, Take the A1120 left toward Yoxford for 1.5 KM. Fork left toward Mill Green at the 'three cocked hat' where you will see some large trees in the centre of the three roads. Follow the narrow road for 1Km, then keep left at the fork. St. Andrew’s Church is among trees on your left at the crossroads after 1 KM
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REGISTRATION
Please detach and send to BOC Secretariat, 10 Heathwood Gardens, London, SE7 8EP
I intend to be present at the Day Conference at Mickfield on Saturday, 10 May.
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There is a recommended contribution of £10 per person towards the cost of lunch and light refreshments during the day. Cheques should be made payable to The British Orthodox Church.
