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Over 500 at Cathedral's 'Seed Scattering' event
More than 500 people from churches across the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham joined in a special service at Southwell Minster yesterday ( Sunday, May 13th) to celebrate projects that promote church growth.
The 'Seed Scattering' event was led by the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd Tony Porter, with the aim of encouraging church members to put on simple events for their communities and especially aimed at offering something to those who don't usually attend church.
A lively evening of readings, stories and prayer, included music by Mansfield girl's choir - The Singers, conducted by Meryl Chambers (see photo), and accompanied by the Minster's Rector Chori, Paul Hale. Diocesan legal officer, the Registrar, Chris Hodson, also performed a solo during the service.
Bishop Tony said: "I'm delighted that so many people attended and I look forward to what will happen as a result. I hope the seeds sewn at the Minster will result in real growth in our churches."
The congregation gave a special welcome to the newly appointed Sport Ambassador, Tim Friend, who talked about how churches might organise sporting events for their communities. Tim will take up his post in January.
Ravenshead vicar, the Revd Chris Rattenberry talked about how their church had run a 'Back to Church Sunday' event last year and he encouraged others to take part this year. Some 70 churches across the diocese have already signed up to take part in this national initiative, which will happen on September 30th 2007.
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