Associates
Who are our Associates?
The Associates of the Sisters of Bethany are a body of close friends, both women and men, who unite their life in prayer to that of the community and who are accepted as members of an extended community family. The Associates live in their homes and accept a simple rule of life which is the expression of a shared concern to love and serve God and one another after the example of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Many find strength and support in such a relationship with the Sisters and they value greatly the sympathy and prayers of those with whom they are closely united.
Associates’ Days
These give the Sisters and Associates a chance to meet up and share news with both old and new friends. We share in our worship too in the Eucharist & Vespers. Ideas for the future are aired – all of this fuelled by plenty of good food!
Prayer Books
We share in daily and intercessory prayer. Each Associate is supplied with two prayer books:
- Pray Together – a daily prayer cycle naming all Anglican Religious Communities worldwide, the Sisters of Bethany, their Associates and other linked communities
- Associates’ Office Book – a simple Office with prayers to punctuate the day
Associates’ Magazine
Our magazine keeps Associates informed of Community news, reports, spiritual anecdotes and forthcoming events.