Hello all,Just a quick note to bring you up to date with all that is going on at St. Katharine's.We are now open every Sunday morning for worship and fellowship at 1000 and are praying for Matson and our wonderful city. If you have a prayer request, please let us know!Christenings and weddings are also happening again and it has been a joy to celebrate these special days with many of you. We continue to support families through difficult times, through visiting, funeral ministry and supporting people after bereavement.We have some exciting new partners in Share Matson lead by the wonderful Andy Wilson who you will be hearing more about and the Long Table run by Tom and Emma down at St Hilda's. We are also working closely with some other churches in Matson, especially St Augustine's RC church and Matson Baptist church.If you would like to find out more or get involved any part of our life together - the Revd Sarah would love to chat with you. You can ring/ text her on 07534 720160 or email on revsarahtodd@gmail.comPlease follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with all that is going on and don't hesitate to get in touch for prayer, support or just a chat. God bless you
Hello to you all!This isn't the way that I hoped to introduce myself but I wanted to write a few words so you can get to know me a little better and so I can say how pleased and happy I am to be supporting all that the team is doing here in Matson.As I am also Vicar of St Barnabas on the Stroud Road, my role here is going to have a "light touch" because you are in such safe hands already. Adrian, John, Gordon, Pam, the PCC and admin team are doing an amazing job and I am so grateful for them for their day to day ministry. However I am here to pray for and support them, the church family and the wider community. It is also a privilege to be praying for and supporting Andy Wilson, our Church Army Officer here in Matson.So a bit about me. I am a Gloucester girl through and through, my dad played rugby for Tredworth (I know!) and Gloucester. My mum moved to Gloucester at a very young age and grew up in Coney Hill and Longlevens. I grew up in Churchdown which isn't too far from Gloucester, but had and still have many family members in the City. I spent happy times in Matson growing up as my Aunt and Uncle lived here for many years. Before becoming a minister, I was a musician working in the community, schools and churches and I still like to have a sing and play the piano when I have a moment or two. I am married to Ian and we have four children aged between 14 and 25. My days off (when not in lockdown) could see me walking with the dog and Ian in the beautiful countryside that is all around, spending time with family, meeting good friends, practising the piano, doing a bit of family history or going for a swim. I love finding out more about God, faith and life especially with other people so I look forward to meeting you all as soon as I can. My prayers are with you all at this challenging time and I look forward to exploring together where God is leading Matson in the months and years ahead. God bless and stay safeSarah
Hello to you all!This isn't the way that I hoped to introduce myself but I wanted to write a few words so you can get to know me a little better and so I can say how pleased and happy I am to be supporting all that the team is doing here in Matson.As I am also Vicar of St Barnabas on the Stroud Road, my role here is going to have a "light touch" because you are in such safe hands already. Adrian, John, Gordon, Pam, the PCC and admin team are doing an amazing job and I am so grateful for them for their day to day ministry. However I am here to pray for and support them, the church family and the wider community. It is also a privilege to be praying for and supporting Andy Wilson, our Church Army Officer here in Matson.So a bit about me. I am a Gloucester girl through and through, my dad played rugby for Tredworth (I know!) and Gloucester. My mum moved to Gloucester at a very young age and grew up in Coney Hill and Longlevens. I grew up in Churchdown which isn't too far from Gloucester, but had and still have many family members in the City. I spent happy times in Matson growing up as my Aunt and Uncle lived here for many years. Before becoming a minister, I was a musician working in the community, schools and churches and I still like to have a sing and play the piano when I have a moment or two. I am married to Ian and we have four children aged between 14 and 25. My days off (when not in lockdown) could see me walking with the dog and Ian in the beautiful countryside that is all around, spending time with family, meeting good friends, practising the piano, doing a bit of family history or going for a swim. I love finding out more about God, faith and life especially with other people so I look forward to meeting you all as soon as I can. My prayers are with you all at this challenging time and I look forward to exploring together where God is leading Matson in the months and years ahead. God bless and stay safeSarah
Hello to you all!This isn't the way that I hoped to introduce myself but I wanted to write a few words so you can get to know me a little better and so I can say how pleased and happy I am to be supporting all that the team is doing here in Matson.As I am also Vicar of St Barnabas on the Stroud Road, my role here is going to have a "light touch" because you are in such safe hands already. Adrian, John, Gordon, Pam, the PCC and admin team are doing an amazing job and I am so grateful for them for their day to day ministry. However I am here to pray for and support them, the church family and the wider community. It is also a privilege to be praying for and supporting Andy Wilson, our Church Army Officer here in Matson.So a bit about me. I am a Gloucester girl through and through, my dad played rugby for Tredworth (I know!) and Gloucester. My mum moved to Gloucester at a very young age and grew up in Coney Hill and Longlevens. I grew up in Churchdown which isn't too far from Gloucester, but had and still have many family members in the City. I spent happy times in Matson growing up as my Aunt and Uncle lived here for many years. Before becoming a minister, I was a musician working in the community, schools and churches and I still like to have a sing and play the piano when I have a moment or two. I am married to Ian and we have four children aged between 14 and 25. My days off (when not in lockdown) could see me walking with the dog and Ian in the beautiful countryside that is all around, spending time with family, meeting good friends, practising the piano, doing a bit of family history or going for a swim. I love finding out more about God, faith and life especially with other people so I look forward to meeting you all as soon as I can. My prayers are with you all at this challenging time and I look forward to exploring together where God is leading Matson in the months and years ahead. God bless and stay safeSarah
