Saturday, September 27, 2008
Women's talk
For the past few months a group of women in West Epping have offered a Friday evening worship event Amazing Space. A creative space for women to meet in faith. Messages have included mention of some matters very close to the heart. Followed by free time with opportunity for a hand massage, reading, candle lighting, writing, finger labyrinth. One of the real blessings for me has been the mix of women who attend. From within our church community people from 8 am, 9.30 am and 6 pm congregations. From neighbouring churches. And from our local community. All ages from teens to great aunts (and a few great-greats). Last night I felt so privileged to have a very 'close to the heart' conversation with a marvellous woman a few years older than me. It has been so good to have a safe space to speak of the losses and hurts and joys we have experienced. And to be still. A worship space not filled with words. Amazing space.
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That sounds very interesting. We're having a hard time getting young women to come to our church women's group, I suppose because of childcare issues.
I like the free time idea. That's new to me.
It's so unlike the kind of women's groups many churches have. Dad's night in for those with little ones (although the men get called on to move pews out of the church on Friday afternoon - and bring in the smaller chairs). It arose from the younger women rather then being provided for them. There is a massive amount of preparation and monthly has proved too often to be sustainable. It will be quarterly next year.
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