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Welcome to our site!

The Order of the Black Sheep is a Christian community based in Chesterfield UK, committed to exploring and living out the gospel together. We come from a variety of backgrounds but we are a part of, and accountable to, The Church of England.

Why the name?
Black sheep were traditionally considered undesirable, their wool of little value, even considered by some as a mark of the devil. We really want the order to be a home for the marginalised, those who feel maybe a bit like the black sheep of society, even the black sheep of the church. 
It is slightly tongue in cheek and we don't want to create a community of people moping about licking their wounds, more a community of people proud to wear their scars as a sign of God's grace and healing.  
We recognise that we are all on a journey and that we always have something to learn from one another. 
Even if you do not share our beliefs we hope you can find a place with us to feel at home, no obligation.

Please have a look around and if you have any questions please ask!

The Gates

This is our home, find it here. From September 17th 2012 we will be open 1030 - 1500 on Mondays and Fridays for refreshment and conversation - or just a space to be. You are also welcome to join us in our chapel. Other events and groups will emerge over the coming weeks; keep checking here for details.

Thoughts

  • A new heaven and a New Earth
    Posted 1 May 2013 13:07 by Mark Broomhead
  • Victory has defeated you *WARNING: SPOILERS FOR 'THE DARK KNIGHT RISES*I admit that this thought comes out of my geeky nature, but I am not ashamed. For those of you who are not ...
    Posted 5 Apr 2013 04:35 by Ben Martin
  • Luke 19.28 - 40
    Posted 25 Mar 2013 07:27 by Ben Martin
  • 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
    Posted 13 Mar 2013 13:09 by Mark Broomhead
  • What's in your field? Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all ...
    Posted 27 Feb 2013 10:41 by Ben Martin
  • Are You a Glass half Empty or Glass half full kind of Person? I often hear people describe themselves or other people as a "glass half empty" or "glass half full" kind of person. I wonder what this really means - or are we ...
    Posted 25 Feb 2013 04:53 by Mark Broomhead
  • Footprints.1 One night I had a dream... I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I ...
    Posted 15 Feb 2013 00:07 by Mark Broomhead
  • Thinking of volunteering to be part of the leadership at the OBS? As part of our AGM we will be appointing a leadership team - most anglican churches call this a PCC - although in our case it will be a MOC.For those ...
    Posted 30 Jan 2013 03:14 by Mark Broomhead
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News

  • The One Show The OBS is probably going to be on the one show on friday - if it happens we will post a link.
    Posted 1 May 2013 06:37 by Mark Broomhead
  • The Gates The Gates is currently closed for refurbishment. Our Sunday gatherings will still be happening and other events as advertised. Watch this space!
    Posted 19 Apr 2013 05:38 by Ben Martin
  • OBS Featured in this weeks Kerrang! Massive thanks to John Longbottom and the Editors at Kerrang! for a well written thoughtful article.may the God of Metal (and everything else) Bless you!
    Posted 13 Mar 2013 05:59 by Mark Broomhead
  • Chesterfield Foodbank Volunteering We are currently in the process of setting up a Chesterfield-wide Trussell Trust foodbank alongside a number of other churches, Christian networks and community groups. If you think that ...
    Posted 28 Feb 2013 04:19 by Ben Martin
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What's happening?

  • Family Gathering - 26th May This sunday we will meet at usual at the Gates but instead of eating at the Gates we will go for a BBQ at Barlow lakes where some of us ...
    Posted 20 May 2013 02:02 by Mark Broomhead
  • Family Gathering - 12th May Our next family gathering will be on Sunday 12th May. Come and join us from 1200 at The Gates for a short Eucharistic worship service then a meal together.The ...
    Posted 3 May 2013 03:06 by Ben Martin
  • Son of Deep Night Son of Deep Night is on tonight at Mark and Sarah's and will kick off around 1930. If you want to come but don't know where it is ...
    Posted 29 Apr 2013 02:58 by Ben Martin
  • Film Club In partnership with the Methodist circuit youth team, The Gates is proud to be hosting 28 Days later. This is a monthly film club for people aged somewhere around 15 ...
    Posted 25 Apr 2013 02:34 by Ben Martin
  • Decorating Party @ The Gates! Instead of Son of Deep Night next Monday (April 29th) we will be doing some decorating in The Gates. If you are around then please come on down from about ...
    Posted 22 Apr 2013 06:47 by Ben Martin
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