Dear La Côte family and friends This short season of Ascension picks up on the comings and goings of Jesus and his disciples. Jesus leads his followers out into the Bethany vicinity, where they watch his mystical departure, lifted up in a cloud and out of their sight. And much better not to try and paint his feet hanging down out of the cloud to the bewilderment of his friends – then and now!! What matters is to receive, with those first disciples, Jesus’ loving reassurance in their time of loss, change and uncertainty. The writer of Luke describes how Jesus opened their mind to the Scriptures, to the story of God’s saving love in Creation, through God’s people, through Jesus and through the promise of the Spirit. As he prepares to leave them, Jesus blesses them. Scriptures, promise, blessing to help the disciples navigate a time of letting go and prayerful waiting on God. I encourage you to download the Novena booklet written by Sarah Mullaly, an uplifting and accessible guide to prayer during these nine days between Ascension and Pentecost. Carolyn Cooke Here is a blessing to help us on the Way… |
In the leaving In the leaving, in the letting go, let there be this to hold onto at the last: the enduring of love, the persisting of hope, the remembering of joy, the offering of gratitude, the receiving of grace, the blessing of peace. Jan Richardson, Circle of Grace |
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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 Ascension Day Pilgrimage 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. Sunday 17 May - Sunday after Ascension 16.00 Gingins - Holy Communion with Sunday Club |
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Sunday 24 May - Pentecost 10.00 Divonne - Holy Communion 16.00 Gingins - Taizé Evening Prayer 18.00 Divonne - Youth Alpha - to be confirmed Sunday 31 May - Trinity Sunday 08.45 Crassier - Said Eucharist 16.00 Gingins - Holy Communion |
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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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LA CÔTE CHURCH FINANCES, AN UPDATE FROM THE AGM |
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Here is a summary of La Côte Church Finances, with our warm thanks to John Buckingham, our new church treasurer. 1. Please read and pray about our finances and how you may be able to help, here 2. Thank you, on behalf of John, to those who have already responded, helping us to close the gap in our deficit, and resource our church ministry and mission. |
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Morning Prayer Monday to Friday at 7.30 and Saturday at 8.30 - online
Zoom meeting link here. Meeting ID: 849 1384 6265 Passcode: 687564 Tuesday Prayer Group - 19 May 09.00-10.00
Zoom meeting link here. Meeting ID: 849 1384 6265 Passcode: 687564 Window on Wednesday - 20 May 09.30-11.30 Gingins Parish Rooms
Contact Diantha Terry and/or Kate Shepherd. La Côte Playgroup - Wednesday 20 May 9.30-11.30 Divonne Parish Rooms
playgroup@lacotechurch.ch La Côte Blokes' dinner - Thursday 21 May 19.30-22.00 - Nyon at the Prieuré next to the temple For more details – contact David Cooke Sunday Lunch Group - 24 May 12.00 Auberge de la Réunion, Coinsins
Contact Peta Tracey by Thurs 21 May if you are able to come! |
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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. 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 or 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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