[st uriel's] 23 Dec, 7pm - An Agape Feast for The Incarnation

[Tim Mansfield]

Sisters and brothers,

This Sunday, to celebrate the Incarnation of the Light, St Uriel's  
community will meet together at my house to celebrate an Agape Feast.

The Agape Feast is an early church tradition in which the members of  
the community celebrate their bond as a community and their union with  
the Divine. We'll share a meal, say some old prayers adapted from  
ancient church practice and simply be with each other for the last  
time in the year.

To join in, please bring along a vegetarian dish you've cooked  
yourself, something you poured some love into, even if it's a simple  
salad or just some boiled rice.

I also ask members of the community who are financially able to bring  
along some non-perishable food items to donate to folks in need. We'll  
collect them on Sunday and drop them off to the Salvos as a way to  
share the gift of food with the wider community.

Please make a special effort to set this evening (and some time to  
cook!) aside. Bring a friend, especially someone you think could use  
some company. All welcome, even (especially!) if you've never had time  
to come to a St Uriel's gathering before.

7pm, Sunday 23 Dec 2007
5a Lilydale St
Marrickville
(off Marrickville Rd)
ph: Tim 0403 003399

Notes and readings:

23 Dec - 4th Sunday in Advent and The Incarnation
Intent: Nature of the Redeemer
Readings: http://gnosis.org/ecclesia/lect007.htm

To cater for people who will be out of town and visiting with family  
(including me!), on this Sunday we will also celebrate:
Nativity of the Divine Light, Christmas Day (http://gnosis.org/ecclesia/lect009.htm 
)
St John The Beloved (celebrated on 27 Dec)

With Love,

Rev Mr Tim Mansfield
Lay Leader, St Uriel the Archangel Gnostic Community
Apostolic Johannite Church