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The Newsletter for the Congregation & January-March

2010
Friends of Holy Trinity Sloane Square

A JOURNEY FROM CHRISTMAS

TO EASTER
The Revd Rob Gillion, Rector

If you ask for directions
on a journey you may
get advised not to start
from where you are
now. If you want to
make the journey
towards Easter you
may not think of
Christmas as being the
starting point.
However, the images to follow Jesus on that
above remind us that journey from
the Jesus whose birth Christmas, through the
we celebrate at events of Holy Week,
Christmas is the same towards Easter
person who suffered Resurrection.
and died on the cross
before going on to the
glory of his
Resurrection. We are
called, as his disciples,
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STAY WITH US … enters where he is not
welcome. In fact he
A BIBLICAL tells his disciples
REFLECTION FOR earlier that if they
EASTER themselves are not
welcomed in a town
Luke 24:28-32 they are to shake the
dust from their feet.
As they came near These two disciples
the village to which uttered the most
the disciples were important words of
going, Jesus walked their lives: ‘Stay with
ahead as if he were us’. They had begun
going on. But they their conversation with
urged him strongly, Jesus very negatively :
saying: ‘We had hoped that he
was the one to redeem
‘Stay with us, Israel’. (Luke 24.21)
because it is almost
evening and the day Leaving Jerusalem,
is now nearly over.’ their faces downcast,
they were so miserable
So he went to stay that when they thought
with them. When he about the events in
was at the table with Jerusalem they
them he took bread, stopped walking. They
blessed and broke it, had nowhere to go.
and gave it to them. Perhaps they
Then their eyes were remembered the words
opened, and they of Peter to Jesus:
recognised him and ‘Lord, to whom else
he vanished from can we go? You have
their sight. They said the words of eternal
to each other: life’. (John 6.68)
‘Were not our hearts Jesus then delights
burning within us them with the Bible
while he was talking study of a lifetime,
to us on the road, rekindling their faith in
while he was opening the word of God. Their
the scriptures to us?’ hearts burn within
them as they begin to
Jesus always waits for walk with a lighter step
an invitation. He never along the road to
Emmaus. Indeed time
flies and suddenly they
arrive at their
destination, and Jesus
makes as if to go on –
for if they do not offer
him an invitation there
is nothing more he can
do. This truth is
confirmed again in the
Book of Revelation:
‘I stand at the door and
knock. If anyone opens
the door I will come in
and be with them. And
eat with them’.
(Revelation 3.20)
Jesus never forces
himself on us. Unless
we invite him he will
always be a stranger,
but once we invite him
into our life he will
make himself fully
known ‘in the everyday
breaking of bread’.
Father Rob Gillion
Rector
A Prayer
Father of all,
we give you thanks and
praise,
that when we were still
far off
you met us in your Son
and brought us home.
Amen
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Trinity Arts - The Year Ahead
Caroline Macdonald-Haig
The Art Director of Trinity Arts
This past year has seen
all the arts being
celebrated at Holy Trinity.
In accord with the gifts,
experience and vision of
Father Rob and Janine,
an art exhibition was
launched with a party
celebrating not only
paintings and sculpture
from members of the
Guild but also with
performances of music,
dance and drama gifted
to Holy Trinity by the
artists. The overarching
theme has been the
newly revealed beauty of
the stained glass
windows, designed by
key figures in the Arts and
Crafts movement. Recent
restoration and cleaning
sees them looking as
magnificent as when first
installed.
The major exhibition of
the Trinity Arts and Crafts
Guild in 2010 will be from
23rd May, Pentecost
Sunday to the 30th May,
Trinity Sunday. We shall
encourage artists from
the Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea
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who wish to join the Guild 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm, with
to submit work in what a creative presentation
ever medium they choose. at 7.15 pm.
The theme is wide ranging
and celebrates nothing Looking ahead to 2011,
less than the whole of we shall be celebrating a
Creation: Earth Air Fire year of the Bible as it will
and Water. If you are be the 400th anniversary
interested please get in of the King James
touch with the church Version of the Bible.
office for an application
form and conditions of
entry.
From the 7th to the 18th of
September 2010 there will
be an exhibition entitled
‘The Fabric of Life: An
Exhibition of Quilts’ which
promises to be dazzling.
Contemporary textile artist
Vicky Glyn is having this
solo exhibition of her
wall hangings and
quilts. She has an
amazing eye for
colour and light and
her chosen medium
is patchwork as you
can see in her Rose
Window wall hanging
(right). The opening
night will be on
Tuesday the 7th of
September from Vicky Glyn’s Rose Window wall
hanging
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On Mothering Sunday (14th March 2010) The Worldwide President of
Mothers’ Union, Rosemary Kempsell, will preach at the 11 am Sung
Eucharist and inaugurate a new branch of Mothers’ Union here at Holy
Here we take a closer look at Mothers’ Union...
Mothers' Union is a
Christian organisation
with more than 3.6 million
members in over 78
countries worldwide. The
backbone of Mothers'
Union is its worldwide
network of grassroots
volunteers. Whatever
their individual
backgrounds, members
are united in their
commitment to supporting
marriage and family life.
They give their time to
generously help others,
whether by running local
projects, supporting
international campaigns,
or fundraising.
Mothers' Union also
employs over 300 paid
workers around the world.
These are women drawn
from local dioceses, so
they speak the language,
understand the culture
and customs and have
first-hand experience of
the problems their
neighbours face. Mothers'
Union workers provide
vital leadership for efforts
in the community. They
enable people to gain
essential skills, develop
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Trinity.
and encourage
sustainable self-help
projects, and run training
seminars for local
Mothers' Union members
and the wider community.
Workers also run the
Literacy and
Development Programme
in Malawi, Sudan and
Burundi, which is open to
all faiths. This programme
enables learners to
become literate and
numerate as well as
gaining skills in health,
hygiene, HIV/AIDS and
poverty alleviation.
Jesus said, "Love the
Lord your God with all
your heart and all your
soul and all your mind.
This is the first and
greatest commandment.
And the second is like it:
Love your neighbour as
yourself." Luke 10:27-29
Mothers' Union is also
involved in campaigning
and lobbying on a number
of worldwide issues such
as parental rights,
international debt relief
and child poverty. They
work in partnership with
various organisations,
including the United
Nations and other
ecumenical groups.
Vision: of a world
where God's love is
shown through loving,
respectful and
flourishing relationships.
Aim & Purpose: To
demonstrate the
Christian faith in action
by the transformation of
communities worldwide
through the nurture of
the family in its many
forms.
Mission:
• To promote and
support married life
• To encourage
parents in their role to
develop the faith of their
children
• To maintain a
worldwide fellowship of
Christians united in
prayer, worship and
service
• To promote
conditions in society
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favourable to stable
family life and the
protection of children.
• To help those whose
family life has met
with adversity.
Values: Mothers' Union is
firmly rooted in a
voluntary ethos. Its
governance, leadership
and programmes are
driven by and undertaken
through members around
the world as they respond
to God's call to faith and
action.
Beliefs:
• They believe in the
value of each individual
and their unique qualities
• They believe in the
value of relationships.
Jesus said, "Love the
Lord your God with all
your heart and all your
soul and all your mind.
This is the first and
greatest commandment.
And the second is like it:
Love your neighbour as
yourself." Luke 10:27-29
They believe in the value
of the family in its many
forms as a source of love
and support for
individuals and the basis
for a caring community.
On Mothering Sunday
(14th March 2010) The
Worldwide President of
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Mothers’ Union
(Rosemary Kempsell) has
accepted our invitation to
preach at the 11 am Sung
Eucharist and inaugurate
a new branch of Mothers’
Union here at Holy Trinity.
Mothers’ Union will Please contact Lynette
become a significant Paul: Tel: 020 7231 8292
Partner in Mission as we
reach out to support E-mail:
marriage and family life lynette_paul@02.co.uk
through the mission and
ministry of the church If you are interested in
within our local knowing more about the
community and work of Mothers’ Union
worldwide. and want to be one of the
founding members of the
Membership of Mothers’ branch here at Holy
Union is open to anyone, Trinity.
male or female, single or
married, providing they
have been baptised in the
name of the Trinity and
support the aims and
objectives.
Lynette Paul,
Rosemary Kempsell, The Branch Leader
Worldwide President of of Mothers’ Union
Mothers’ Union
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Bianca’s story
Bianca has recently been baptised at Holy Trinity and shortly after was
confirmed at St Paul’s Cathedral.

read enough to be fully

I have attended church
fairl y c ons istently
throughout my life and
over the past five
years particularly, have
known that I would like
to commit myself more
fully to the Lord – this
has come via friends
wh o h a ve be en
baptised and a natural
maturity that has
taught me there is
more to life and that
being at one with
oneself and ones faith
is the foundation of our
being.
However I have never
felt ready or as if I
know enough/have
accepted. I now know
that not to be true and
that I can commit while
continuing my journey
of le ar n in g and
understanding more.
This combined with the
fact that I am soon to
be approaching a
significant landmark in
my life with my
impending nuptials I
feel it is important to
enter this phase of my
life completely blessed
and with the guidance
of the Lord and peers
at Holy Trinity to
understand what it is to
build and sustain a
happy and harmonious
home and family life.
‘ … being at one with
oneself and ones
faith is the
foundation of our
being’
important to me to be a
good role model and to
lead a positive and
fulfilled life within
myself which I think a
closer relationship with
the Lord and my faith
will only serve to
enhance.

I have also reached

this decision to be
baptised and Bianca Lee-Chang is
confirmed in order to a member of the
provide a role model congregation of Holy
for family and friends Trinity
and those less
fortunate than myself
w h o a r e
experiencing
difficulties and
challenges within
their lives. It is
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Easter Services
Sunday, 28 March Palm Sunday
8:45 am Holy Communion
11:00 am Sung Eucharist
Preacher: The Revd Graham Rainford
Choir: Holy Trinity Choir
Setting: Missa Brevis - Ives
Anthem: Wash me thoroughly - Wesley
Introit: Hosanna to the son of David - Weelkes

Monday, 29 March Monday of Holy Week

7:00 pm Said Eucharist with hymns & devotional address
Address: The Revd Graham Rainford

Tuesday, 30 March Tuesday of Holy Week

7:00 pm Said Eucharist with hymns & devotional address
Address: The Revd Rob Gillion

Wednesday, 31 March Wednesday of Holy Week

7:00 pm Said Eucharist with hymns & devotional address
Address: The Revd Graham Rainford

Thursday, 1 April Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
(followed by the Vigil until Midnight)

Friday, 2 April Good Friday

7:00 pm Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday

Saturday, 3 April Holy Saturday

8:00 pm Easter Vigil and Eucharist

Sunday, 4 April Easter Sunday

8:45 am Said Eucharist
11:00 am Sung Eucharist
Preacher: The Revd Rob Gillion
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PRAYER AT NOON
In 2010 we will be introducing an additional opportunity for daily prayer.

Prayer at Noon
Monday-Friday

Five minutes of Psalm, Scripture and Prayer.

An additional ministry of prayer for our daily visitors.

DISCIPLESHIP COURSE
7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at Holy Trinity

Encountering the Trinity

This free course is a repeat of the Autumn session for those who missed it and
starts Wednesday 13th January 2010.

Every Wednesday until Wednesday 10th February.

Refreshments from 7.10 pm.

Please let the church office know if you would like to attend: 020 7730 7270
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AWARENESS COURSE:
THE DIVERSITY CODE
Thursday 14th January 2010 - Thursday 11th March 2010
(No course on 11th February)

7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at Holy Trinity

(Light supper at 6.30 pm)

A course that makes sense of diversity and religion in our world.

To find out more about this free course:

Tel: 020 7730 8830

www.awareness-foundation.com

LENT COURSE
7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at Holy Trinity

The free course starts Wednesday 24th February 2010.

Come and explore the discipline of Lent.

Every Wednesday until Wednesday 24th March.

Refreshments from 7.10 pm.

Please let the church office know if you would like to attend: 020 7730 7270
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FAIRE IS THE HEAVEN

RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC
AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Thursday 11th February 7.30 pm HTSS Choir

Music and readings by candlelight at Candlemas. An evening of uplifting and

inspiring choral music performed by the Holy Trinity Choir for the
congregation and Friends of Holy Trinity.

The programme will feature Harris, Bainton, Brahms and Rachmaninov. This
is a fundraising concert to support the choir and its significant mission in the
parish.

Tickets: £15 - can be purchased from the church office: 020 7730 7270.

BACH’S ST JOHN’S PASSION

BY IMPERIAL COLLEGE CHOIR
Sunday 21st March 6.00 pm at Holy Trinity

The choir is a mixed group of about 120 voices, conducted by Colin Durrant.
They sing a large repertoire and regularly tackle many of the great choral
works.

Tickets can be purchased from the church office after February 15th. Ticket
prices to be confirmed.

Half of the proceeds will go to support the mission and ministry of Holy
Trinity Church.
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TEA TIME RECITAL

Sunday 28th February 2010 at Holy Trinity 3 pm Free

Ben Williamson (countertenor) and Peter Foggitt (piano), will be performing a

programme of Lieder including works by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Mahler
and Strauss.

Ben and Peter are Scholars at the Royal College of Music and Trinity College
of Music respectively, and won the 2009 RCM English Song Competition
together.

CONFIRMATION AT HOLY TRINITY

Whit Sunday 23rd May 2010 11 am

The Right Reverend Kenneth Stevenson, the retired Bishop of Portsmouth has
been invited to take a Confirmation Service at Holy Trinity on the 23rd of May
2010.

If you would like to be confirmed please contact the church office:

020 7730 7270.
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‘a comprehensive church open all day,

every day for everybody’

© Ann Dent

Holy Trinity Sloane Square

Sloane Street
London
SW1X 9BZ
United Kingdom
Office Phone: +44 (0)20 7730 7270
Office Fax: +44 (0)20 7730 9287
Email: info@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
Website: www.holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
Rector & Area Dean of Chelsea: The Revd Rob Gillion
rector@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
Assistant Priest: The Revd Graham Rainford
Email: priest@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk

Awareness Foundation
Director: The Revd Nadim Nassar
Awareness Foundation phone: +44 (0)20 7730 8830
Email: director@awareness-foundation.com
Website: www.awareness-foundation.com

Morning & Evening Prayer is said daily, Monday to Friday, at 9.00 am & 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.30 am & 4.00 pm
The Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesdays at 6.30 pm, and Thursdays at 1.10 pm
On Sundays, the Eucharist is Said at 8.45 am, and Sung at 11.00 am.