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SUMMARY:Soul Sanctuary
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DESCRIPTION:As a new year progresses\, you are warmly invited to pause… 
 to breathe… to listen.\nSoul Sanctuary returns at the end of January\, o
 ffering a gentle\, Taizé-inspired space to seek the presence and movement
  of the Holy Spirit. The church will be softly lit by candlelight\; music 
 will be simple and prayerful\; short readings and moments of silence will 
 open our hearts to God. In this quiet\, we make room for the Spirit to mee
 t us - to comfort\, renew\, guide and gently transform.\nJanuary can feel 
 raw\, uncertain or even intimidating. This 50–60 minutes of stillness in
 vites us to lay down striving and to travel\ndeeper into the year\, ground
 ed in God’s presence. We come not with answers\, but with openness - att
 entive to the Spirit’s whisper\, receptive to fresh life\, courage and h
 ope. As we still ourselves before God\, the Holy Spirit draws us deeper: i
 nto peace\, into trust\, into a renewed awareness that we are held and we 
 are loved.\nThis space is absolutely for everyone. Whether you are deeply 
 root-ed and confident\, exploring faith for the first time\, returning aft
 er a long absence\, feeling unsure\, weary or just curious - you are most 
 welcome. There is no expectation to perform\, act in a certain way\, or ha
 ve the right words. This is also a space where silence is honoured. You do
 n’t need to talk\, introduce yourself\, or engage with others unless you
  want to. You are free to sit quietly\, listen\, pray\, and simply be stil
 l. There is no pressure and no spotlight — just a shared peace\, held to
 gether in God’s presence. Whether you come longing for connection or sim
 ply needing rest\, Soul Sanctuary offers room to be exactly as you are.\nS
 o\, wherever you find yourself at the start of this year\, simply come. Co
 me to rest and come to be open to the Spirit - and as you do this\, allow 
 yourself to be held in God’s warm and loving embrace. – who wouldn’t
  want that? For more information\, please contact Rob Quarton at robaquart
 on@gmail.com.
GEO:-1.945857;52.294125
LOCATION:The Bridge
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18711/service-and-events/events/
 1281126/
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