Journey with the Church at Carrs Lane
Journey is the magazine of The Church at Carrs Lane, published between two and four times a year.
We hold an archive of past copies if you are interested in a previous issue. Issues since 2016 are available electronically as a PDF file. In addition, we have an archive of ‘The Carrs Lane Manual’ if you are interested in the history of the Church at Carrs Lane. Please contact clerk@carrslane.co.uk if you want to access these resources.
Autumn 2022 issue
This issue includes a welcome to our new minister, Rev Sue Shortman, who arrived on 1 September, a farewell to Rev Dr Neil Johnson who moved to a new position in August 2022, a eulogy for church member Thelma Justham by Revd Diana Cullum-Hall, an article by Chris Avis entitled When Words Fail and a travelogue – Resurrection Recycling – by Julie Grove.
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Download the PDF (from OneDrive)
Spring 2022 issue
This issue looks at the theme of Journeying and includes articles on: Christian Aid Week 15-21 May 2022, The Hope for the World (anniversary address); Knowing and being known (sermon); The Power of Music; Walking English Trails; Traidcraft, The Birmingham Charter & more!
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Winter 2021 issue
This issue includes a pastoral letter on the Advent theme of Hope; neuro diversity as a strength for churches; perspectives on inclusion; Traidcraft update & Advent services
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Summer 2021 issue:
Tributes to Margaret Cross, reflections about a Migrant Journey, news about Commitment for Life, Christian Aid and Fair Trade. Plus information about the Carrs Lane Lecture(s) in collaboration with the Progressive Christianity Network.
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Download a PDF of the Summer 2021 issue of Journey
Spring 2021 Issue: Open to God, Open to Justice
The Spring issue is on the theme ‘Open to God, Open to Justice’ – a time for courage, determination, action and hope.
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Download a PDF of Spring 2021 Journey
Winter Issue: Waiting, Accepting, Journeying
The Winter issue looks at being in a time of waiting and isolation, yet still being together despite ‘distance’.
Download the PDF of Journey (Winter 2020)
Autumn Issue: We hold on to Hope
The Autumn issue included reflections on living in a time of the coronavirus Covid-19! The issue included different perspectives on ‘Lockdown’ and stories of supporting others.
Summer 2020: Covid 19
The Summer issue was on the theme ‘We hold on to Hope’ and focused on living in a time of Covid-19. Different people
Spring 2020: Lent
The Spring issue was on the theme of Lent, with articles on Working Positively Together, Reflections on Lent; The Church’s Golden Anniversary in its new building, Lent activities, the Eco Lent Challenge, Christian Aid, Fair Trade and Events. Download the Spring 2020 issue.
