You are not alone
Each Lent our home groups and other congregation members come together every Thursday at 7.30 to watch a film and we discuss them in the Thursday before Holy Week. This year our Lent films address the theme of loneliness and being an outsider
Picture Jesus in the desert, alone and tempted by the devil. To what extent will his path be a solitary one?
Chuck’s serious illness means he’s nearing the end of his life. Was it essentially a tragic or a beautiful one?
John is a young Scottish man whose embarrassing outbursts only highlight his otherness.
Charles is an island-dwelling music fan who can buy anything, but whose offbeat humour hides a deep well of loneliness.
In a proud northern town in 1916, a new choirmaster is needed: however the best candidate is a target of local prejudice.
Sometimes the grace is in living courageously and trusting the right people will be there to accompany us on the journey.
27 February The life of Chuck 15
Who was Chuck?
Was his life special or simply another short existence with no meaning?
Scenes of illness; mention of suicide.
5 March I Swear 15
John is a misunderstood Tourette’s sufferer, till he finds a mentor – and that changes everything.
Swearing and foul language
12 March The Ballad of Wallis Island 12
A lonely millionaire stages a music reunion for his favourite folk duo that throws up some metaphorical ghosts
19 March The Choral 12a
A mistrusted new choirmaster brings artistic flair to those living in the shadow of the Great War.
Sexual content and discriminatory language
26 March – Discussion Night (please bring puddings)