The Things He Carried

Not too late to decide on a Lent book, if you haven't already done so.
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These meditations for Lent and Holy Week come from Bishop Stephen Cottrell, who focuses on the ancient Christian tradition of pondering the 'instruments of the Passion'.

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You can check an extract here.

The Hermeneutics Cafe

Here's a new UK-based Facebook group for church leaders (of all types) to chat, swap ideas and generally do what you'd do during a relaxed visit to a cafe with friends.

You can check it out via this link.

Know of other internet networks that may be of interest to CL readers? Please let us know!

Lent approaches

Broadcaster and writer Brian Draper (Oasis, CL68) is preparing for Lent.

He says: Lent starts on 25 February, and this year I’m writing a series of daily reflections for leaders like you, to help you make the most of a season packed with potential, and to regain some soulful perspective.

Personally, I've always found Lent to be an exceptionally fruitful time for focused reflection; it offers a profound period in the calendar to think about ‘what we do’ and how it really aligns with ‘who we are’, for a start.

My brand new e-mail reflections won’t take you long to read, but they will help you to start each week-day in Lent as you mean to go on – by reflecting on who you are, what you do, and how this links with Lent.

They’ll include inspiring quotations, incisive questions and practical ideas, and will form a 40-day journey of spiritual re:discovery.

My suggested contribution is £20 for the series (groups such as cells, businesses and churches may sign up corporately for £80).

To receive the ‘Lent 40’, please e-mail me quoting 'Lent 40' and saying ‘Yes please’.

I’ll put your name on the list and send you details of how to pay.Your journey will begin on February 25. Now – at this time of all times! - is the chance to regain some soulful focus. I look forward to hearing from you!

Check Brian's Echosounder website here.