Looking Outwards at Easter!
Sefton Council Christian Workplace Group was approved by the Council in 2015 as part of its commitment to equality and diversity. Each week, the group meet and eat lunch together, chat, study the Bible and discuss how it is relevant to work. These meetings provide support and encouragement to one another and provide an oasis away from the busyness of the office. Meetings are open to anyone and the group offers to pray with people about issues at work or at home.
This Christian Workplace Group has however, gone beyond simply holding weekly meetings and tried to look outwards and to make an impact in the wider organisation. In spring 2017, the group ran the Alpha course jointly with the Christian Group in the Health and Safety Executive.
Easter has always been seen as a special opportunity by the Christian Workplace Group to bring the Good News to the attention of all workplace colleagues and for a number of years they have set out bowls of small Easter eggs in a number of reception areas. This little gift is a reminder of the Easter message that Jesus freely gave his life on the cross and rose from the dead to offer hope to everyone. This year the Christian Workplace Group has extended this practice to number of new venues including Bootle and Southport Town Halls and the Ainsdale Centre.
Simple but effective!
| A report on the Barclays Christian Forum Easter event |
| The Christian Staff Network joined with the Black Professionals Network of Barclays in Canary Wharf to arrange an event: 'Easter - The Passion'. Key leaders spoke of their faith |
| Elizabeth recently attended the Christians in Government Easter service in Westminster. John Kirkby of CAP brought reflections and told how God has used CAP to help many |
| Sefton Council CWG looks outwards and holds an Alpha course together with nearby groups and provides Easter eggs for council employees |
| The Sefton Council Christian Workplace Group put on a varied Easter display for staff at the Council - as suggested by their Personnel Manager! |
| Easter is on it's way... what a great opportunity to share the heart of Christianity - Jesus' Death, Resurrection and Ascension. Here are some ideas. Do let us know if you are planning something new. |
| And the winner recieves a The Real Easter Egg from the meaningful chocolate company? |
| WOW - it's been amazing to discover so many brilliant activities and initiatives from Christian Workplace Groups who with permission from management have shared the Good News of Jesus with all staff whatever faith or non faith. |
| We wanted to do something different and memorable and fun that would last. Easter eggs get eaten and forgotten... |
| Literally just got all of the sites to pay for hot cross buns for everyone.
I’m hoping to draft a message with details of the churches closest to the offices and get that promoted. |
| Meryl explains the periods of prayer and fasting that the PwC Christian Network as arranged through Advent and Lent |
| A Christian Workplace Group offers an example of supporting a local charity through the proceeds of an Easter service
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| President Richard Waller of Christians in Library and Information Services, shares his resolute thoughts on Easter and the Coronavirus |
| Easter is on it's way... what a great opportunity to share the heart of Christianity - Jesus' Death, Resurrection and Ascension. Here are some ideas. Do let us know if you are planning something new. |