During Lent House Groups will meet to discuss the Healing Ministry of the Church.  It is hoped that at the end of Lent to form a Branch of the Guild of Saint Raphael.
 
The Team Rector who is a Council Member of the Guild of Saint Raphael writes:
Whatever your background you will find lots to interest you.

The Guild’s concern is healing in its widest sense - the healing of all creation, individuals, society, the environment.

This is what we understand by 'Christ's ministry of healing' and in the Guild of St Raphael we are dedicated to promoting this ministry, and to practising it, particularly at the local level.
 
Briefly its aim is to –

• encourage churches and congregations to view the ministry of healing as a normal part of their life and worship.
• promote good practice in the use of healing services and especially the sacraments of healing.
• engage in research and theological study across the whole field of health, sickness and healing.
• share thoughts through the journal Chrism and other publications.
• work in close co-operation with the medical profession and others engaged in the work of healing.
 

If you would like further information or wish to discuss the idea further please do not hesitate to contact The Team Rector