Annunciation: Session 1

By Ro Willoughby is children's and families' community worker for St. Paul's Finchley. 2018-11-22T00:00:00

Meeting aim: To hear the story of Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. To reflect on how God is with us on ordinary days, and on days with surprises

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