This Scheme is made by the Church Commissioners (“the Commissioners”) this 5th day of May 2022 in pursuance of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011, the Right Reverend Ruth, Bishop of Taunton, duly appointed in that behalf pursuant to to section 13 of the Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure 2007, having consented thereto.PART IDeclaration of closure for regular public worship1. (1) The church of Saint Leonard, Chelwood, being one of the parish churches of the parish of Compton Dando and Chelwood, shall be declared closed for regular public worship by this Scheme.
Just scan the QR code with your smart phone here or when you visit Church and follow the instructions to give a one off gift or to give regularly to support the ministry of St Mary’s. If you’d like to give towards the upkeep and maintenance of this lovely grade 2 listed church building or our Bells refurbishment project tap this Give A Little link and follow the instructions https://givealittle.co/campaigns/41504797-7287-4738-a7d6-f5bb8f714f2d Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Daily Hope - A free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayersSleep well with Daily Hope select #.We are all aware of the paramount importance of a good night’s sleep. Sleep is critical for physical health, maintaining an effective immune system and helping us to fight off disease and remain well. Sleep is also critical for mental health and our ability to beat stress, depression and anxiety.For almost a year, the Daily Hope free telephone phone line, launched by the Church of England, Faith in Later Life and Connections @ Holy Trinity Church in Claygate, has been reaching out and helping to support older people, providing them with hope and comfort. Adding the option ‘Sleep Well with Daily Hope’, individuals can now receive a relaxing and accessible guide to getting a good night’s sleep. In addition to improving their mental, emotional and physical health, research has also shown a strong correlation between a good night’s sleep and effective vaccination. Therefore, this small step could truly make a big difference to the lives of the older generation and should be a huge success, just as the other options on the Daily Hope have beenThis new content has been written by Daily Hope‘s co-founder Pippa Cramer, a qualified Occupational Therapist and founder of Connections @ Holy Trinity Church in Claygate in the Diocese of Guildford. Consisting of a 4-part series, which can be listened to on loop, Pippa shares helpful tips and Bible readings to reflect on and encourage sleep. It is hoped that this new material will benefit younger callers, as well as those of older age.
