Anna LunchThe first Anna * lunch will be on May 8th at 1pm at Dunsden, All Saints church. It will consist of a simple lunch of soup and a roll or jacket potato and a dessert. Initially, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, I can fund this first venture, however, ultimately a small donation towards costs will be much appreciated. Please let me know if you would like to come by calling me on 07946352026. Revd. Heather* This forms part of my Anna chaplaincy role to provide suitable get togethers for like minded people in their maturity. Many thanks HeatherxContacting the clergyPlease try not to telephone any member of the clergy between 09:00 - 09:45 on Monday and Wednesdays as they are either taking Morning Prayer, attending a staff meeting, leading mid week Eucharist or involved with the bible study group.Please also respect that Friday is Revd Robert's day off and consider if your call can wait.Revd Pam and Revd Heather give their time freely to the benefice on a part time basis and they are not always available to answer calls or emails immediately. Zoom meetingsAs we are no longer paying for a subscription, our meetings are now restricted to 40 minutes. The time starts from the moment the first person enters the meeting so, please, do not enter before the set time.Seeking VolunteersThank you to those who have come forward already. There are a number of opportunities available for supporting your church and local community:Churchwarden and Treasurer for Shiplake Church; Sacristans and Chalice Assistants for all churchesIf any of these roles appeal, or you’d just like to know more, please speak to one of the clergy team.Expanding our Pastoral Care TeamWe are planning to expand our Pastoral Care Team and extend an invitation to anyone who feels called to be a visitor to the housebound, taking Home Communion and/or journeying with people who have been bereaved, preparing for marriage or having children Baptised.If this is of interest, please contact Revd Robert for a discussion about what is involved.Training and mentoring will be offered.
21st April 3rd Sunday after Easter08:00 BCP Communion - Shiplake09:30 Eucharist - Harpsden11:00 Eucharist - Dunsden14:00 Tea with God - Shiplake - CANCELLEDOT - Genesis 7.1-5, 11-18, 8.6-18;9.8-13 NT - Acts 4.5-12 Gospel - John 10.11-18Monday09:00 Morning Prayer on Zoom09:45 Staff MeetingTuesday St George's Day12:30 CTiH Ministers' Meeting14:00 Prayer Group - Harpsden19:30 Bell Ringing PracticeWednesday 10:00 Mid week Eucharist - HarpsdenGospel - John 12.44-end11:00 Bible Study - Harpsden14:30 Cuppa and a Chat - DunsdenThursday Friday Saturday28th April 4th Sunday after Easter10:00 Eucharist plus Wholeness and Healing - DunsdenOT - Baruch 3.9-15, 32-4.4 NT - Acts 8.26-end Gospel - John 15.1-8
