From the Parish RegisterWelcomed in Baptism Halle Moore and Eleanor CarrJoined in marriage Charlie Scott and Sophie KennedyCommended to God all those who have died John Mitchell.Rev Simon writesLectio Course - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June at 7pm - 9pm. For the five Mondays in June we are running the Lectio Course. The Lectio Course focuses primarily on learning to hear God's voice through lectio divina, an ancient way of reading the Bible. Each evening will start at 7pm with food followed by video and then discussion. To sign up email parishadmin@waddington.church with your name, contact details and dietary requirements.Beacon Cafe - In May we launched the Beacon Cafe. A cafe for serving and veteran military and emergency service personnel. It runs from 6.30 -9.30pm on Tuesday evenings. The Beacon Cafe is a space to socialise and find a listenign ear with food, drinks and activities. The Beacon Cafe is a partnership between Night Light Cafe, Acts Trust, St Michael's Church and Waddington Wellbeing Hub funded by the Veterans Association.Angela's Ordination - On Saturday 28th June our curate Angela will be ordained as a priest in Lincoln Cathedral. The service takes place at 10.30am. On Sunday 29th June she will be presiding at communion for the first time at St Michael's Church at 10.30am. Please do come along and support Angela and please keep her in your prayers?SimonCommunity Pantry - Daily 10am - 4pm The principle of our community pantry is give, take, swap. If you need something take it, if you want to give something to it, do and if you have extra tins of one thing swap it for something else that might be more useful. The pantry can be found inside the church porch. Collection points can be found inside Budgens, The Three Horseshoes or inside the church building. To find out more, please contact Shona, our Parish Intern. Shona@waddington.church https://waddington.church You can also find us on Facebook.
From the Parish Register We commend to God all those who have died - Nina Simpson, Hilary SharpeRev Simon writes At St Michael's Church we try to respond to the needs of Waddington. Over the past few months we have been highlighting some of our projects supporting others.Earlier this year we launched 'THE CREW' men's group. A group created to encourage men to get together and chat over coffee and biscuits. This group offers peer to peer support. Alongside the conversations that take place there are various games for people to play. The group is open to any male aged over 18 and takes place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month between 10am and 12noon. There is also a WhatsApp group for individuals to reach out when they need a chat.For anyone interested in attending please contact the group leaders at crew@waddington.church Community Pantry - Daily 10am - 4pm The principle of our community pantry is give, take, swap. If you need something take it, if you want to give something to it, do, and if you have extra tins of one thing swap it for something more helpful. The pantry can be found inside the church porch. Collection points can be found inside Budgens, The Three Horseshoes or inside the church building. To find out more, please contact Shon, our Parish Intern Shona@waddington.churchBeacon Cafe - coming soon In early May we hope to launch the Beacon Cafe, 6.30pm - 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings.A cafe for serving and veteran military and emergency service personnel. A space to socialise and find a listening ear with food, drinks and activities. The Beacon Cafe is a partnership between Night Light Cafe, Acts Trust, St Michael's Church and Waddington Wellbeing Hub funded by the Veterans Association.https://waddington.churchYou can also fund us on Facebook
From the Baptism Register. Kaysen CresswellMothering Sunday 30th March 10.30am Cafe style service. All welcomeRev Simon writes - Here at St Michael's church we seek to support people of all ages in exploring the Christian faith. We have a variety of events and projects to support primary school children which may be of interest to the people of Waddington and further afield. Sundays - Roots Sunday School, every Sunday during part of the 10.30am service. An opportunity for children to explore the bible through songs, prayer, bible stories and activities.Big Breakfast Church - 8.30 - 9.30am (2nd & 4th Sundays) - start the day with breakfast (drinks, juice, cereal, pastries) and church in an informal café style way before heading off to participate in the various activities in the diary. Activities, songs, stories, prayers, games, and a short talk are wrapped up in a theme for each all age service. Midweek - Discoverers after school club, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3.30pm - 4.45pm. (in term time) - children arrive after school and tuck into a quick bite and drink. There's a story (often dramatic and interactive) and a medley of singing, games, and craft activities. The theme may fit in with what's happening in church at the time, whether it's Harvest, Christmas, Easter or Pentecost. At other times we focus on biblical character or teaching, but in each case it's a way of introducing the way the church celebrates and practices its faith.Little Stars, Thursday 10 - 11.30am (in term time) - Our Little Stars toddler group meet to play, to chat and to explore a bible story through songs, story and craft activities. Drinks, toast and biscuits are available.A Date for your Diary Sunday 18th May 10.30am. As part of our Annual Parochial Church Meeting, when we elect churchwardens and church members to the church council and hear reviews of the various aspects of the work of the church.https://waddington.churchYou can also find us on FaceBook.
Welcomed in Baptism: Penny M BorringtonLiving Advent Calendar - Let Us Light Up Waddington for Christmas together by Following the Light. We are looking for homes and/or business who would be willing to take part in hosting a living advent calendar. What is a living advent calendar? A living advent calendar involves houses and businesses in the local area revealing new window decorations each day during the month of December. In the same way you open a door on a traditional advent calendar, in the Living Advent Calendar there will be a new window display uncovered. Each day a new window will be revealed at a set time exploring the theme of "follow the light". Photos and a map will be posted on the church website and Facebook page allowing our community to follow the living advent calendar together. The last window display will be revealed at St Michael's church on the 24th. This is an opportunity to be creative and illustrate your window a we celebrate advent together.What to do if you are interested? Contact parishadmin@waddington.church and register your interest by 6th December please.5th December Carols at the crossroads @ 7pm at Waddington Fire Station8th Kings Chamber Christmas, 4 -6pm. An evening of Christmas Worship for all the family, including stories, family games and carols.22nd Carols by Candlelight @ 6pm. A traditional service of lessons and carols and talk.23rd Reflective Service (Blue Christmas) @ 6pm. A simple service of carols, readings and quiet for those who find the season of Christmas difficult.24th Crib & Christingle @ 4pm.24th Midnight at Bethlehem. Join us for Midnight Mass at Bethlehem's time zone @ 9pm.25th Christmas Day Communion @ 10 am. Church Heating - by the time you are reading this the new heaters will be in and warming the church. We are so grateful for the response to our appeal and are truly thankful for such generosity.Our Christingle and Crib service will take place on 24th December. The collection at this service goes to the work of The Children's Society. Collecting boxes are available now at the back of church - please bring to the service. View childrenssociety.org to find out what the society does. Please note: new email addresses, our new website is: https://waddington.church
