So, the Oldham Hall is open again - two good celebrations yesterday:
This got me thinking about how we can use this newly-refurbished asset to take the Church into the High Street and get more people committed. I
found again the Oxford Diocese video ‘Loving Faith’ - on the ‘Encouraging Evangelism’ page on their web site. Evangelism is not a word many of us are comfortable with but the video gives some excellent examples of taking the Church into the community - much more down to earth than the word conjures up. Take a look at the video - it can be seen at http://www.oxford.anglican.org/living-faith-for-the-future/encouraging-evangelism/
There are already a number of activities on the Oldham Hall that engage the community - coffee every morning is a good example. And we’re trying to make it more visibly a Church hall. But I feel that’s only a start. Let’s have some ideas - put your comment on the blog* And if you’d like to volunteer to try something, that’s even better - I’ll do my best to get some support if we believe it’s a goer.
* See 3 Jan - Pinter and Comments on the Blog if you’re not sure how to add a comment - there should be a link to the right.
Lots more pictures of the Oldham Hall opening party - click on this picture:
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| Oldham Hall Re-opening - grand party |
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During the Oldham Hall celebrations at the weekend I was asked if I thought the new sprung floor would be as good as the old on for dancing on. How about restarting "Tea Dances"?
We had these about 4 years ago. My greatest pleasure was to be dancing with lady who said she had just met upo with an old school pal. They had both lived in the Village and NEVER met until that afternoon.!The format was very simple .A ballroom dance teacher came and led the dancing with help for uninitiated and we paid a small fee to include a cup of tea and bisquits. Anyone interested??
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