It was announced in all our three Churches on 5th November that the Rev'd Tracey Caswell has been appointed as the new Rector of the Claydon Benefice. Rev'd Tracey comes from the Blackwater Benefice in Essex and will take up her post here at the end of February. Please pray for her and her husband David as she completes her ministry in Essex and they prepare to move. This will bring to an end nearly 4 years of vacancy and we are very grateful to Rev'd Cathy, Rev'd Jenny, Rev'd Bruce and Rev'd Bernie and all the ministry team, Churchwardens and others who have given so much of their time to ensure that the Church in this Benefice has continued with its mission and ministry throughout those years including the challenges of the pandemic.Appointment is subject to completing the various legal requirements.
We would love to see the children and parents at our monthly Families@4:30 sessions, normally held on the first Sunday of each month (see attached). As the name implies, these are for the whole family and start at 4:30pm. These sessions are a bit like a mini J-team. Each session has a theme and usually starts with about 45 mins of crafts etc in the hall during which, if necessary, you can help your child, or just use the time to chat with other parents. This is followed by about 15 mins in church for a short, lively, child-friendly act of worship before we return to the hall for a sit-down two-course meal. The next session is on 3rd September when we will have a Harvest theme. If you would like to come and give it a try just email rogercolthorpe@aol.com with details who is coming and any special dietary requirements. Each week an email is sent to those families who have requested it. This email includes a weekly Young Church magazine as well as any information about forthcoming events etc, particularly those aimed at young families and including an invite to the upcoming Families@4:30 sessions. If you are not already on this mailing list, and would like to receive this weekly mailing, please let us know and we will add you. To be removed from the list all you have to do is reply to the email to let us know.
