One of the major parts of our church life is our commitment to our local parish. And one of the most important ways this is expressed is through the Parish wide Youth and Children’s Ministry. We are in the process of putting in place the next piece of the picture, in the form of aContinue reading “Youth Minister”
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London Churches Football Tournament ’10
We’re gearing up for this years football tournament. If you haven’t heard, for the last 6 years we have been running a tournament which has grown and grown (it is now the biggest amateur event in the UK). Churches from across London compete in the different categories, in the beautiful surroundings of Regents Park. YouContinue reading “London Churches Football Tournament ’10”
Holy Week 2010
Lent 2010
Tom writes: Lent starts on Wednesday. For those of you feeling slightly nervous about the prospect of feeling duty bound to give up chocolate or pork pies (or another vital food stuff), let me remind of you of what some of us did last year – we embarked upon reading the whole of the NewContinue reading “Lent 2010”
Carols by Candlelight
Our two most popular services of the year are coming up in the run up to christmas. Our Carols by candlelight are beautiful traditional carol services, old favourites, choral numbers, mulled wine and an uplifting message. This amazing image of the Lights of Bethlehem was taken by Mathieu Soete (Belgium).
Advent 2009
Once again this year we are marking the season of Advent with a series of reflections, day by day we will take turns sharing a thought, and image or a prayer as we travel through this time of preparation together. You can follow them here
Church on the Corner Photography Prize 2009
22nd and 23rd October Taking a picture makes us look at the things around us in a different way; seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, or capturing the essence of a beautiful place. Have you had a moment where you’ve lifted your eyes up from the daily grind and captured a unique or surprising image?Continue reading “Church on the Corner Photography Prize 2009”
Church Weekend Away
This Weekend we are heading out to the wilds (of shropshire) for a weekend away together. Time to think & pray, to hang out with old friends and meet new ones. To eat, rest and play. These are always fantastic events. Don’t miss it. If you have booked in see you there, if not talkContinue reading “Church Weekend Away”
The Age of Stupid
We are doing a screening of The Age of Stupid at All Saints Church in the Parish. Find out more here
48 Hours of prayer
This weekend we are taking some time out with God as church. We will be praying for 48 hours, and you are invited to participate. The chapel will be filled with a mix of solo and group prayer, in all sorts of different styles and forms. You will be able to follow the event here.Continue reading “48 Hours of prayer”
Creativity Workshops
In this Autumn’s series of Saturday workshops, we will be exploring ‘creativity’. You will re-discover a sense of play through simple improvisation and writing exercises. And in the process have a lot of laughs and gain a fresh perspective on your own creative journey. When: Saturdays, 2pm – 5pm (19th September, 3rd October, 10th October,Continue reading “Creativity Workshops”
Making Life Work
We are quite excited about our homegroup series this Autumn, on the book of proverbs. Our homegroups meet all across Islington, and involve eating together, discussion, bible and prayer. They are the main place that community happens at church, and the best way to get stuck in to COTC. You can find out more here.
New Parish Website
Our links with our local parish have always been important to our identity, but we have been working hard to strengthen them over the last few years. There is always a danger for a church like COTC that it exists in a rather virtual world, and it is our commitment to belong in this placeContinue reading “New Parish Website”
Greenbelt 2009 – Decelerate
Welcome to everyone visiting after seeing us at Greenbelt. Great to meet so many of you there. Here is the set list, and resources for you to use. It would be great to know about places where you use them! 1) Our starting point was this terrible Samsung advert called Patience is not a virtueContinue reading “Greenbelt 2009 – Decelerate”
Christianity in the Digital Space
I spent the last few days at a symposium at St John’s in the beautiful city of Durham. It was a gathering of christians working in the digital environment, and it was a fascinating gathering of people.
Football Tournament
Another amazing London Churches Football Tournament at Hyde Park. COTC host this every year, along with Ambassadors in Sport to raise money for local football ministry and 60 odd churches from across London and beyond compete. A Titanic effort from everyone at church to make it happen, and from the four teams we put outContinue reading “Football Tournament”
Change
We made this video in honour of James and Katherine’s wedding. G E N I U S!
Holy Week 2009
Easter Services Maundy Thursday 9th April The last Supper. Communion Service at All Saints church 7.45pm Good Friday Service of Shadows 7.45pm at COTC Easter Sunday Celebration. 10.30am at St Andrews No Sunday evening service at COTC this week. Back as usual on 19th April
Lent 2009 – 40 Days
This Lent at COTC we are committing ourselves to reading the whole New Testament in 40 days. Traditionally lent has been a time for reflection, self-sacrifice, rededication and self denial. I was challenged by my own sermon on Sunday evening about our failure to really open ourselves up to the Bible, to let it shape and challenge ourContinue reading “Lent 2009 – 40 Days”
Home
Rebecca Mackenzie is our new Artist in Residence. She will be encouraging the many creative gifts at church, and her first project is called Home. The project involves daily writing, reflecting on the theme of home, and everyone is welcome to participate. You can find out more here.
Church on the Corner 