Belonging, Becoming, Bearing |
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The apostle St Peter - Rubens |
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Two weeks ago we held our Annual General Meeting, which, aside from usual matters of finance and legal governance, showcased all that our church family does - and all that it hopes to do - as we journey on together. In our service beforehand, Carolyn preached on the four holy habits on which we can build our journeys of faith and which strengthen our church community - Apostles’ teaching, Fellowship (life together as a community), Breaking of Bread (either as part of fellowship or in worship) and Prayer. Pride comes before a fall and all that, but we seem to be doing ok! I never thought I’d be excited by an AGM … |
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This Sunday, the readings (John 14:15-21, Acts 17:22-31) will allow us to think some more about the community of followers of Jesus – those who are obedient to His commands and who are helped by the Holy Spirit, sent from God. And who are sent out, like Saint Paul, to share with the world. Because the church family is not static, and despite our legal form as an association, it is not a club. And it is not (just) about meeting in a pointy-roofed building… Each of us is a member of this church family. Each BELONGS to that family, and each has a unique part to play as a member of that family. The annual report was a testament to that. The holy habits which make for a strong church family begin with teaching and learning – learning the ways of Jesus and His commandments. Like any family, its members grow as they learn from each other, the younger from the older but also the older from the younger. With this teaching and sharing, each member of the family (hopefully) finds herself or himself BECOMING more Christ-like, which is our calling. But this isn’t the end – the church family is dynamic – by their lives, their actions, their words, each member of the church family goes out BEARING witness to God’s love for the world in their jobs, schools, sports clubs and friend groups. Scary, but essential. Remember, God has no hands but yours, no feet but yours … BELONGING – BECOMING – BEARING This is our calling as the church family of La Côte. More on Sunday … Chris Potter |
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Sunday 10 May - Easter 6 10.00 Divonne - Morning Prayer with Sunday Club 16.00 Gingins - Holy Communion 18.00 Youth Alpha - Divonne parish rooms A Medair workshop on refugees "Walk in their shoes" All youth from 11+ are welcome. Contact Carolyn if you'd like to join us. |
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Thursday 14 May - Ascension 10.00 Vesancy - Holy Communion Directions to find the La Chapelle de Notre Dame de Riantmont, Vésancy here |
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Ascension Day Pilgrimage - 14 May 2026 |
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11.30 Pilgrimage starts from Vesancy to Nyon - Further details here Contact Cate if you'd like to meet us at one of the church centres en route. Contact Niki if you'd like to come along for drinks and nibbles in the evening. |
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Sunday 17 May - Sunday after Ascension 16.00 Gingins - Holy Communion with Sunday Club Sunday 24 May - Pentecost 10.00 Divonne - Holy Communion 16.00 Gingins - Taizé Evening Prayer 18.00 Divonne - Youth Alpha |
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PLEASE NOTE - If you are unable to attend one of our main services but would like Holy Communion or private prayer in person, please contact Carolyn Cooke or Betty Talbot. |
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PLEASE NOTE NEW ZOOM LINK FOR DAILY MORNING PRAYER AND TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP, STARTING MONDAY 11 MAY! Morning Prayer Monday to Friday at 7.30 and Saturday at 8.30 - online
Zoom meeting link here. Meeting ID: 843 1525 8948 - Passcode: 82966 From Mon. 11 May, please use this link Meeting ID: 849 1384 6265 Passcode: 687564 La Côte Playgroup - Wednesday 13 May 9.30-11.30 Divonne Parish Rooms
playgroup@lacotechurch.ch |
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SAVE THE DATE Sunday 7 June 10.00 in Crassier |
A Dedication service “Our Gifts in God’s Service – Finding your place” This is a service for the whole of our community aimed at enriching our life together. More details to follow but please keep it free! |
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NEW! Seasonal Creative Circle Please let Funke know if you are able to attend by Friday 22 May. |
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For under 5's - Monthly messy and godly play sessions. Dates here For primary school age children - Sunday Club. Dates here For youth - Youth Alpha Course More details here |
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A lot has been happening in the life of La Côte Church. Enjoy taking a look at some photos of recent events! |
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Rota's for April, May & June have been added to ChurchSuite! Please fill in any dates you would like to help, and also to add in your unavailabilities. Click here for how to do this. Remember to double check which services that you have been scheduled for and arrange to swap if you are no longer available. Click here for more details on how to do this. |
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Ignatian Spirituality Community Click here to find out what the Ignatian Spirituality Community can offer you. |
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Coup de Main / The Lost Food Project
(Combatting food waste) Members of la Côte Church take part in a food bank in Nyon. Click here for more information and if you'd like to participate. Thank you so much to everyone who has been bringing dried food and tins for distribution through the Wednesday food bank. We are very grateful for your generosity, especially as we now have more than 90 beneficiaries each week. We are grateful for any of the following contributions: Donations of pasta, rice, pulses (dried or tinned), tinned tomatoes and tinned fish (tuna, sardines or mackerel). If you attend church in Gingins, please leave any contributions at the back of the church. Alternatively, please contact Caroline Allsopp-Leitner |
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Your safeguarding team promotes and works towards keeping our church a safe place where our congregation can feel secure and cared for. All information can found here or contact: Safeguarding@lacotechurch.ch And you can come and talk to us - Cate Bichara, Liz Martinez and Heidi Hawkings |
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Many thanks as ever for your giving to the life of our church and thus to our mission and service within and well beyond our community. If you would like to sign up to planned giving, contact Mark Warren If you'd like to donate click here. Here are the bank details for our church: IBAN CH42 0022 8228 5504 9740 H
Holder The La Côte Anglican Church Development Association, 1267 Coinsins
BIC UBSWCHZH80A |
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If you are at church without any cash but would like to give to the collection you can ask our Church Warden to use our card reader. You can also do so by scanning the QR code using your bank app. |
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You may also like to remember La Côte Anglican Church in your will.
Merci beaucoup, thank you very much! |
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