Our tea party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee was a huge success, with members of our church and the wider community coming together to celebrate this significant milestone.With good food, a magnificent cake, special prayers and the national anthem, it was a joyous occasion.And although it was not a fund-raising event as such, we passed baskets for donations around at the end. The result was an amazing £220 for Christian Aid. Thanks to everyone for their contributions!Now it's back down to earth for this week:Monday, 10am: Gardening team meet at the churchTuesday, 1.30pm: Mothers Union in the hall, when the guest speaker will be Area Dean Steph Clark.Friday, 10.30am-12noon: Coffee morning in the hall.
Monday, 10am: Gardening group meet at churchThursday, 9.45am: Monthly morning worshipFriday, 2.30pm: Jubilee Tea Party in the hall (invitation only)Looking ahead: Tuesday, June 7, 1.30pm Mothers Union in the hall. Guest speaker the Rev Steph Clark will be sharing her recent research findings on misogyny. Non-members welcome.
*The Ascension Day service for our deanery is on Thursday, May 26, at All Saints Church, Lanchester, at 7pm.*Our regular coffee morning is on Friday, 10.30am to 12noon in the church hall.*We are continuing to make plans for our Platinum Jubilee afternoon tea in the church hall on June 3. This event is at capacity, those who have secured a place are asked to arrive at 2.30 for 3pm.*Collections for the Stanley Foodbank are being gratefully received in church and at our local Co-op.
We held a very successful annual church meeting this week, chaired by Archdeacon Libby Wilkinson. There was a good turnout of church members and the Archdeacon commented how this indicated an active and interested church.We are continuing to support the Stanley Foodbank and all contributions are gratefully received.Events this week:Monday, 10am: The gardening team is back! All welcome to help keep the outside of the church looking lovely. Coffee and biscuits for the workers.Friday, 10.30-12noon: Coffee Morning in the hall
