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Saint Lucy/Lucia of Syracuse

December 13, 2019 ~ westcotthouse1881 ~ Leave a comment

During the winter months, it gets dark and cold in Scandinavia – very dark and very, very, cold. To combat the darkness and coldness of winter, Scandinavians have for long used two measures now indispensable from Christmas in all of the Scandinavian countries; Glögg and the Lucia. Whereas Glögg, hot red wine with spices and … Continue reading Saint Lucy/Lucia of Syracuse

Second Sunday of Advent Reflection

December 8, 2019December 13, 2019 ~ westcotthouse1881 ~ Leave a comment

There is a lot of hurt and destruction, but, in the peaceful kingdom Isaiah prophecies, not on God's Holy mountain. On mountains, prayer is often a constant as I attempt to keep up with (or not fall too far behind) my son as we scramble up familiar and beloved Welsh mountains and hills, it keeps … Continue reading Second Sunday of Advent Reflection

Advent Carol Service 2019

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First Sunday of Advent Reflection

December 1, 2019December 3, 2019 ~ westcotthouse1881 ~ Leave a comment

“Item 5 - Forthcoming events” There is a standing agenda item for many of my regular church meetings - ‘forthcoming events’. It has the character of a litany, as we recite the dates of special services, concerts, social events for the three or four month window it feels prudent to plan for. We list them … Continue reading First Sunday of Advent Reflection

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Today we celebrate Saint Lucy of Syracuse; this term we were fortunate enough to host the Scandinavian Society's celebration of Saint Lucy. Follow the link in our bio to read more about this winter tradition. #saintlucy #luciatag #scandi #westcott #ordinand
"On God's Holy Mountain". Our second Westcott Alumni Advent reflection comes from The Rev'd David Sheppard, Curate at St Mary the Virgin, Ware. Follow the link in our bio to read it over on our blog. #Advent #formation #westctott #ordinand #churchofengland #curate #advent
Finally, meet Sarah our new Common Room Chair. Sponsoring diocese- Oxford Favourite theologian- Not sure yet! Something you can’t live without- Hot sauce If you could have dinner with three people (famous, not-so-famous, dead or alive) who would they be- Dorothy Parker, Dorothy L Sayers, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. #westcott #westcothouse #ordinand #cofe
Meet Nathaniel our new Bar Treasurer Sponsoring Diocese: @dioceseoflondon Favourite Theologian: Kirsty Borthwick Something you can’t live without: Good books with good food If you could have dinner with three people (famous, not-so-famous, dead or alive) who would they be: Issac Newton, Tolkien, my Grandmother. #westcott #westcotthouse #ordinand #cofe
Meet Ed our new Sports Rep. Sponsoring diocese- @elychurches Favourite theologian- Rowan Williams Something you can’t live without- the hymn “Ave Maria, O Maiden, O Mother” If you could have dinner with three people (famous, not-so-famous, dead or alive) who would they be- I would choose three of the Spice Girls, but it feels rude to name which two wouldn’t make the cut. #westcott #westcotthouse #cofe #ordinand #dioceseofely #spicegirls #sports
Meet Will our new Domestic Rep. Sponsoring diocese- Ely Favourite theologian- Michael Ramsey (1904-1988) Something you can’t live without- Tea If you could have dinner with three people (famous, not-so-famous, dead or alive) who would they be- • Florence Li Tim-Oi (first lady to be ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion, 1944) • Clement Attlee (former UK Prime Minister, 1945-1951) • Glenn Murray (currently Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club's top goal-scorer). #westcott #westcotthouse #ordinand #cofe #glennmurray
Meet Graham Dunn our new council rep. Sponsoring diocese- @dioceseoflondon Favourite theologian- Rowan Williams Something you can’t live without- my embarrassing #Spotify playlist If you could have dinner with three people (famous, not-so-famous, dead or alive) who would they be- Margaret Attwood, Bishop Michael Curry, William Shakespeare #westcott #westcotthouse #ordinand #council #cofe
Congratulations to those students who have been elected to our student committee. Keep an eye out for our posts introducing the new representatives throughout the day. #westcott #westcotthouse #ordinand #cofe #committee
Listen to a short clip from our Advent Carol Service. Clink on the link in our bio to hear the whole song and to see a selection of photographs from the advent procession. #advent #carol #westcott #ordinand #cofe #followthestar #emmanuel
Advent is upon us! As we enter into a period of waiting & preparation for the Incarnation, we will be sharing reflections from 5 Westcott Alumni. The first is from The Rev'd Helen Dawes, Team Rector of Shaftesbury. Follow the link in our bio to read! #formation #westcott #CofE

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