Following a busy week with both Choral Eucharist for Corpus Christi and our very well attended Columbatide barbecue and Choral Evensong, we continue our regular sequence of services as we progress through the weeks of Trinity. Many thanks to everyone who attended or contributed in so many ways to make these recent events such a success. Thank you too to the many local folk who regularly help to keep the churchyard looking so neat and tidy; your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Everyone is most welcome to come along to join us for any of our services; refreshments are served after most services. We look forward to seeing you. If you are new to the village or unfamiliar with the church, do make yourself known to the sidesman or to Revd Dawn after the service.
Thursday 23rd July at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are most welcome at our said prayer service, based on the Book of Common Prayer, followed by refreshments and time for fellowship.
Sunday 26th July at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [Eighth Sunday after Trinity]
Do join us for our traditional service of Holy Communion, led by Rev Dawn, with congregational hymns. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Thursday 30th July at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are most welcome at our said prayer service, based on the Book of Common Prayer, followed by refreshments and time for fellowship.
Sunday August 2nd at 8.30 a.m. - Holy Communion [Ninth Sunday after Trinity]
Do join us for our monthly early morning service of Holy Communion, a short said service ideal for those who have a busy day ahead of them. If you have the time there will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service; all are welcome.
Sunday August 2nd at 6.30 p.m. - Choral Evensong (with organist Matthew Atherton)
Our service of Evensong, led by the choir, is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Authorized Version of the Bible (the King James Version). The congregation sings the hymns, and the choir will sing settings of Psalm 13 by Christopher Norris; the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat by Charles Villiers Stanford [1852-1924] ; and the Stanford Motet Responses by David Hansell. The choral anthem will be the glorious "Hymn to Saint Cecilia" by Herbert Howells [1892-1983] . We are delighted to welcome back Matthew Atherton as our organist and accompanist for this service. A glass of wine and nibbles will be available after the service. All are very welcome.
N.B. The PCC has undertaken all relevant risk assessments in the light of Covid-19 guidance over the past 6 years, and these are reviewed regularly. All restrictions have now been lifted.
In colder weather please dress warmly; the heating is on but the church is a large building.
Please note that at Communion services we have reintroduced Communion in two kinds, i.e. sharing the chalice. If you have any problem with this do mention this to the sidesman or churchwarden before the service. Should you prefer not to receive Communion, do come to the chancel for a blessing, indicating this perhaps by keeping your hands to your sides.
Everyone is most welcome, but if you have any doubts about coming to join us do please check here or contact John Phillips (01845 577034) beforehand for further information; every effort will be made to accommodate you. Access is not ideal, as the path is steep, but a temporary ramp can be provided for wheelchair entrance to the church; do let us know if you need this in place.
THANK YOU - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.