South Down parishes come together for second Mission Breakfast
As part of our final preparations for the Year of Mission 2015, we have held our second Mission Breakfast, this time in the Dromore end of the diocese in Christ Church Kilkeel.
Over 50 representatives came along from churches in the South Down area and a bacon buttie breakfast set us up for half a morning of inspiration, ideas and resources. Bishop Ken Clarke was our host and he began by reminding us of the heart of mission and the call upon us as individuals and churches to upward and outward focused.
Tash Creaney, who has trained our parishes for 24–7 Prayer, shared some ideas around Praying Missionally. She encouraged us to build on our year of 24–7 prayer and move back and forth between the places of intimacy and involvement with a world desperate for an encounter with Jesus.
Our Diocesan Communications Officer, Annette McGrath, talked the group through some of the resources that the diocese would be offering next year plus a selection of others that have featured throughout the parish visitations. We also heard from the floor about various events that parishes have planned for the year ahead and did some brainstorming in smaller groups.
The next Mission Breakfast is for parishes in the greater Belfast area and will be hosted by Willowfield Church on Saturday 22 November. The final breakfast is in Seagoe on 29 November.
