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Sunday Worship: A Place to Be

18/08/2013

A Place to Be

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Bishop Stephen Oliver travels to the Othona Community in Essex.

Bishop Stephen Oliver travels to the Othona Community in Essex where people have gathered to reflect on their lives and their work since 1946.

When St Cedd arrived in Essex in the 7th century, he built a little church on the coast overlooking the North Sea. The area had originally been the home of a Roman garrison and Cedd built the chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, Bradwell-on-Sea on the foundations of the old fort. Over time it fell into disuse but was restored again for worship in 1920. Since 1946 this has been a place of peace, friendship and renewal. Along with the Othona Community, belief and faith are integrated with community living. Bishop Stephen Oliver makes his own pilgrimage there to meet members of the Community and to pray and reflect alongside them with Chaplain, the Rev'd Brigid Main. He spends time among the visitors as they relax and explore big questions in an atmosphere of openness and hospitality.
Producer: Clair Jaquiss.

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