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In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the margins.

In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the

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Page 1: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the

In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the margins.

Page 2: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the

in an age of transition, in a world of uncertainty

A tale of two buildings

Page 3: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the

ST PAUL’S HOUSE

THE STORY SO FAR

Page 4: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the
Page 5: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the
Page 6: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the
Page 7: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the
Page 8: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the
Page 9: In times of transition we become flexible and mobile, or we become irrelevant. As we lose the centre ground we need a spirituality for exile and for the
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1. Who owns the building?• Layout• History• Current lease2. Present Agreement. Length of lease. Financial implications. Car park3. What have we gained so far?. Shop front. Accessibility. Manageable space. Better rental space

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4. What are the weak points of the venue?– Kitchen and loo provision– Storage

5. Is there a plan?!. at present we are exploring how we would go about buying the building. we may well be able to lease it. we must face the possibility of losing it.

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What is God saying?

I THINK

1. We should keep hold of this place for as long as possible (regardless of what happens over the road)

2. We need a clear vision:What is this place: outreach Centre/ worship centre/ community centre? Or all three?

3. Be courageous. Be whole-hearted