To La Côte Church family and friends and visitors,
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Last Sunday US citizens and people across the globe were marking the 21st anniversary of 9/11. I am sure most of us in the west who were old enough will remember where we were on that traumatic day. We continue to commemorate such tragedies of the past to help us shape a more hopeful future, as well as honouring the lives that were lost.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth, and the end of her 70-year reign, is another historic moment for many, both in Great Britain, but also globally, especially among the Commonwealth nations. Of course, it is not a tragedy, but a turning of the page from one era to another for Great Britain. In addition, as Supreme Governor of the Church of England, she has held a key position in the Anglican church for seven decades.
This week in our Sunday afternoon service, we will remember in prayer Her Majesty, the Late Queen Elizabeth II together with the leaders of our nations, in the spirit of the Jeune Federal in the Canton de Vaud. We pray especially that our leaders will seek to build bridges of understanding and collaboration in the face of challenging times ecologically, politically, and economically. We pray too that our leaders will have the courage to act on behalf of the most vulnerable in our societies.
Here is a prayer for ourselves and our leaders:
O God, teach us to distinguish negotiation and betrayal:
when to defend our truth until the end;
and when to climb down from our embattled certainties in search of real peace. Amen
(Janet Morley, The book of a thousand prayers, 2002)
There is also a book of condolence in which to write at the services on Sunday. Please feel free to bring any tribute you feel appropriate – maybe a photo, flowers, a prayer or poem to place at the altar (and take away afterwards). You may also like to send me, (Carolyn) something which we can share in our worship or insert into the book of condolence.
A place for prayer and remembering: In addition, starting Monday 12 September, La Cote Church welcome you to the Temple de Crassier, on the border between Switzerland and France, where there will be a table of Remembrance with the book of condolence and an opportunity for quiet prayer. The church will be open during daylight hours every day, except Friday 16 September in the morning.
Please visit our website homepage for details of our services – and feel free to invite your friends, family and neighbours who would like to join us in remembering the Queen.
Carolyn
Offering accommodation to Ukrainian refugees
In Switzerland – contact OSAR Organisation Suisse d’Aide aux Réfugiées. https://www.osar.ch/agir/aide-pour-les-personnes-refugiees-ukrainiennes/familles-daccueil
In France – http://www.ain.gouv.fr/situation-en-ukraine-accueil-et-solidarite-a7226.html
Or – contact the local association ALIAS 01 who work in the Pays de Gex to support integration of refugees, including Ukrainians arriving. Please click HERE.
All information regarding the Pays de Gex are HERE.
Please click HERE for more information from our La Côte Church website.
Adjusted Covid Measures at La Côte Anglican Church
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PLEASE NOTE – If you are hesitating to come to one of our main services but would like Holy Communion or private prayer in person, please contact Revd Carolyn Cooke.
For any prayer requests for yourself or others, please contact Peta Tracey who will share in confidence with our Tuesday prayer group where we pray for the needs of our world and community.
Worship this week-end
Sunday 18 September – 14th Sunday after Trinity
On the event of the Jeûne Fédéral in Switzerland we are invited to join with Christians from local churches in a contemplative walk to Bonmont.
Meeting at 8.30 in the parish hall in Gingins for coffee and tresse
Setting off at 9.00 for a contemplative walk to Bonmont
10.00 Simple prayer with Taizé songs at the Abbey followed by a glass of wine and plum tart
Click HERE for more information
16.00 Gingins Service of Holy Communion and prayer for the Queen and for the leaders of our nations
Worship next week-end
Sunday 25 September – 15th Sunday after Trinity
8.45 Divonne Early Said Eucharist
10.00 Divonne Service of the Word with Sunday club for children and youth
16.00 Gingins Evening Prayer
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