1. songs

2. intro to theme - reflections on the blue peter time capsule being buried and dug up (JEN)

3. thoughts about the future and what lies after 2000.... (STEVE)

video - as part of the above we would want some clips from the films mentioned and any others if possible (MARK / ADAM)

4. stations - taking stock
each of these will have a resaonable introduction from the front to set the scene for what people are expected to do. how to live is the pressing concern for the future. once we pass 2000 rather than feeling like things are drawing to an end, it will feel like there is this huge open space in front of us. we will have three stations representing the planet, ourselves, and the church. visiting each will be a chance to reflect on where each is headed and what our part to play is in each.

personal - acorns.... readings from douglas coupland 'girlfriend in a coma' about taking responsibility for life (JONNY)

excerpts from chapter 35 of 'girlfriend in a coma'

how do you feel about the future?
what will you be doing in 2010? 2020?
in a survey of old people asked what they would do differently if the lived their lives over again, one common response was that they would RISK more.
what are your dreams for the future?
what risks do you need to take to realise them?

jesus told a story of how the kingdom of god is like a small seed that grows to become a large tree.
hold the seed/acorn - what does it represent in your life?
take some time to offer it and your future to god.

global - pile of rubbish - some stats on slide and piece to whom does the earth belong? to read - can we have a sustainable future w.r.t. the planet? (MIKE)

church - autumn leaves... it feels like winter is upon the church in britain but when things seem dead, it can pave the way for new life. what is the future of the church? what is the future of our part in it? (DAVE)

5. songs

6. readings + music - visions of the future from scripture + on god's faithful covenant (JEN)

7. final thoughts on spirituality - triumphalistic/revivalistic religion has led to disillusion e.g. 'i want to build the kingdom of god in my generation' when the promises aren't delivered. we need a more realistic but hopeful vision of god with us as we head into the future that connects with faithful hopeful living along the lines of jeremiah to thos in exile Jer 29:5-9 (DAVE)

8. song/blessing