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Ray Simpson

'Celtic Christianity and the move of God today'

...a prophetic vision of the future of the church

7.30pm Thursday 17th May 2007

St. Nic's Church, Maid Marion Way, Nottingham

During the evening time will be given for group discussion and dialogue

Cost: freewill offering.

Ray Simpson lives on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumbria. He is Guardian of the International Community of Aidan & Hilda which aims to cradle a spirituality which draws inspiration from the Celtic Saints.

Historic Holy Island christians such as the Irish Aidan and the Saxon Cuthbert brought to England and Scotland a gentle, radiant faith and a deep love for God, the people and creation. They led a life of constant prayer, characterised by works of mercy and miracle.

Today, at a turning point in world culture, the spirituality of these Celtic saints offers a non-hierarchical and unthreatening way of being a people-friendly church that connects with the earth and its peoples, that has roots and rhythm, and that is bathed in the supernatural Presence of the God who is Three Persons.

Christians on the island from different churches and networks share a vision of Holy Island being a place of hospitality, prayer and pilgrimage which enables people to make these connections for themselves without taking short cuts.

He is also the author of a number of books including:
'Exploring Celtic Christianity', 'Soul Friendship: Celtic Insights Into Spiritual Mentoring', 'A Pilgrim Way: new celtic monasticism for everyday people', and 'Church of the Isles: the emerging church in Britain and Ireland - a prophetic strategy for renewal'
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‘The Entrepreneur and the Church’ Bill Bolton