Be InSpired every Wednesday evening
InSpire is a network of students and young adults aged from 18 to 30ish. We meet each Wednesday night, usually in church (though sometimes in a local pub or other venues), for a range of different events – meditations, Bible studies, food, crafty activities, worship, discussions, speakers… See below for this term’s events.
New people are always welcome, so we look forward to seeing you soon! If you have any questions, just email Jelly on jelly@stmarkssheffield.co.uk.
Always at 8pm, and in church unless stated otherwise.
Rev and chilli! (18th Jan)
8pm at Jelly’s house – please email Jelly for the address.
Rev is a current BBC comedy about a Church of England priest. It is an insight into the inner-city church, and it won a comedy award last year.
You can visit its website here.
A lovely dinner of (vegetarian) chilli will be served while a few episodes of Rev are watched. An awesome way to relax during the exam period!
Taizé music evening (25th Jan)
An informal chance to enjoy singing, learn some new chants, and meet new people. 8pm at 119 Ashdell Road, Broomhill (the house is between Caxton Lane and Fulwood Road – map here).
You can read about the Taizé community here. For more information on Taizé in Sheffield, please visit the facebook page.
Student Cross – with dinner (1st Feb)
Find out more about this pilgrimage for students that takes place during the Easter vacation. Not sure exactly which Wednesday it will be yet – but watch this space. Food will be served too, yum!
Pub trip (8th Feb)
Continuing the theme of relaxing revision relief, tonight will just be an informal gathering in the Devonshire Cat on Wellington Street, near Devonshire Green in town. Meet from 8pm.
How to make cake! (15th Feb)
Learn how to bake delicious cake – all ingredients provided! Just come along, learn new skills, and fill your tummy. 7pm in church – please note the earlier time, since we have to make time for the cakes to bake!
Ash Wednesday Service (22nd Feb)
There will be an Ash Wednesday service for the St Mark’s community, probably at 7:30. No doubt, InSpire will head to the pub afterwards.
Taizé Prayers @ Hallam Uni (29th Feb)
A simple service with songs from the Taizé community. Please note that this service will be at Sheffield Hallam University Catholic Chaplaincy (18 Broomhall Road), at 8pm. There is a map here. For more information on Taizé in Sheffield, please visit the facebook page.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (7th March)
Sheffield University Theatre Company present Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, based on the amazing book by Lewis Carroll. A little girl falls into the weird and wonderful wonderland and chaos erupts.
How will this mad world cope with this sane intruder? We will certainly meet many bizarre and often quite disturbing characters along her journey. It all culminates in a trail of sanity in which everyone’s insanity is questioned. Tickets are only £4, but you need to get your own ticket early.
Get to know your vicar! (21st March)
An interview with Rev’d Ian, and a chance to ask him any questions you might have about him or about St Mark’s. Come along to learn more about being a vicar
too!
Taizé Prayers @ St Mark’s (28th March)
A simple service with songs from the Taizé community. This service will be at St Mark’s at 8pm. For more information on Taizé in Sheffield, please visit thefacebook page.
Other events…
With all your mind – 10th-12th February, York
Student Christian Movement Conference
What is Higher Education for? What does my degree have to do with my faith? Does wisdom only come with age? Can knowledge be dangerous? Where does theology meet everyday life? Is education a human right? Can science and religion coexist? What does it mean to live mindfully? How can I make a difference in the world?
In the midst of education cuts and tuition fee hikes, SCM invites you to join the conversation about wisdom, education and knowledge
There will be a group of people travelling up from Sheffield so let Jelly know if you would like to come. For more information, visit the SCM website or facebook event. Just £45 including all food and accommodation.