St Andrew The Apostle West Deeping

St Martin's Church, Barholm-with-Stowe

Dear Friends,

Thank you for taking an interest in the Church of St Martin of Tours, Barholm-with-Stowe.

Thank you to all those who came along to worship with us at our VE Day Celebration on May 8th, it was wonderful to see a full church with over 80 folks attending.

We have at St Martin’s, Barholm with Stowe limited occasions to celebrate Holy Communion together in our church building.

Usually, this opportunity is only when there is a fifth Sunday in the month.

The exception to this is on Thursday May 29th at 7pm when, we will celebrate Holy Communion together for:

The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter, it occurs 39 days after Easter Sunday and is one of the earliest Christian festivals dating back to 68AD.

We read in the New Testament that Jesus Christ met several times with His disciples during the 40 days after His resurrection to instruct them on how to carry out His teachings.

On the day of His ascension, Jesus commissions His disciples to continue His work. He promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, and then He is no longer among them in the flesh. The Ascension is therefore closely connected with the theme of mission.

This season of joy and brightness is represented in our use of white or gold liturgical decorations and vestments.

Incense will be used during this service.

Moving on to June, Fr Aran will lead a service of Evening Prayer (BCP) at 6pm on Sunday June 1st, 2025, when we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter. You will be warmly welcomed at the door by Tricia or Colin and given a simple Order of Service booklet and Hymn Book to follow.

We will follow Seasonal Scripture Readings from regular members of the congregation and join in the singing of four well known, traditional hymns.

With love, and hope to see you soon,

Carole

St Margaret of Antioch Braceborough

Thank you for taking an interest in our church St Margaret of Antioch in Braceborough

We have a regular Holy Communion Service in our church dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch on the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH at 9am.

Robert will accompany us on the organ as we join together singing three well known hymns, please come along and join us, Fr Aran, Malcolm and the regular congregation of Braceborough will look forward to seeing you.

Open for Prayer or Quiet Contemplation All seven churches in the seven villages of the Uffington Group are open daily from 10.00am to 4pm.

Fr Aran continues to produce a pew sheet to help us keep informed of all the services in the group. If you know anyone who would like to receive this then let Fr Aran know and we can add them to our list.

Please also let us know of any prayer requests.

Fr Aran and the Ministry Team along with the wider congregations would like to pray for all of those in need, especially by name if you will allow us. We would also like to give thanks for all of the good news so please let me know if you’ve got a new job, or engaged and we can pray for those things too!

Take care and we hope to see you soon,

The Uffington Group of Churches is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all young people, vulnerable adults and all in our church community.

St Lawrence of Rome Tallington

Thank you for taking an interest in our church, St Lawrence of Rome in Tallington.

We have Two Services every month, Holy Communion (Common Worship) on every Second Sunday at 9am and Evening Prayer (BCP) on every fourth Sunday at 6pm.

You will be met and given a warm welcome at the door by the Churchwardens, Barry & Jane and given everything you need to join in with our services.

The church of St Lawrence is an attractive 11th century church, a hidden gem to be found at the west end of the village off Bainton Lane. It is a well kept church with a small regular congregation of around 15 consisting mainly of people of 65+ years. Festivals attract higher figures of 40 - 60. We have a PCC and volunteers keep the church running, provide flowers and ensure the church is clean.

The churchyard is maintained on contract.

The church holds an annual coffee morning in the Village Hall.

The Group Ministry Team provides support for services in the Tallington Care Home in the village.

We are thankful to the Churchwardens of St Lawrence of Rome, Tallington who are Mr and Mrs Barry & Jane Hodgson and they may be contacted on:

Mr and Mrs Barry & Jane Hodgson

21 Lawrence Way, Tallington, Lincolnshire PE9 4RH

Tel. Mobile: 07818 400599

Tel. Home: 01780 749555

Email: [email protected]

'The Uffington Group of Churches is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all young people, vulnerable adults and all in our church community’.

St Thomas of Canterbury Greatford

Thank you for taking an interest in our Church dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury, Greatford.

We usually have Two Services in our Church and you are assured of a very warm welcome from the churchwardens Donna and Lois and their deputy Nigel and the regular congregation of St Thomas!

The Second Sunday at 9am a Service of Morning Prayer led by our Authorised Lay Minister, Geoff Radley

The Fourth Sunday at 9am a Service of Holy Communion (BCP) presided at by our Parish Priest, Fr Aran Beesley

Coffee and Tea will be served after both services, please stay and introduce yourself if you are new, All are Welcome!

The Parish Contact for Greatford is:

Lois Webb - [email protected]

St Thomas of Canterbury and most other churches in our group are open daily for quiet prayer, should for any reason St Thomas be closed, please contact Lois on Telephone 07815 523080 or Fr Aran and they will try to find a way to meet your needs.

Fr Aran continues to produce a pew sheet to help our prayers throughout the week. If you know anyone who would like to receive this then let us know and we can add them to our list.

St Michael and All Angels Uffington

Thank you for taking an interest in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Uffington.

We have a regular Holy Communion Service in Uffington Church Every Sunday Morning at 11am.

Please stay after the service as we join together in fellowship for coffee, tea and biscuits!

All are Welcome!

'The Uffington Group of Churches is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all young people, vulnerable adults and all in our church community’.

For up to date information of ALL the Services taking place throughout the group please download the monthly services featured on this website, see the centre pages of Towers and Spires or Fr Aran's Pew Sheet, If you know anyone who would like to receive the pew sheet then please let us know and we can add them to our list.

You will be very welcome at ALL churches within our group!

Thank you.

St Faith of Aquitaine Wilsthorpe

Thank you for taking an interest in our Church, dedicated to St Faith of Aquitaine, in Wilsthorpe

The regular service of Holy Communion will be held every third Sunday at 9am.

Please see THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE TOWERS & SPIRES which is updated monthly with up to date information on all services in the villages..

'The Uffington Group of Churches is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all young people, vulnerable adults and all in our church community’.