Two special things have happened in relation to the Foodbank.On 15th June Home Instead, a local care-giving organisation, held an event in the Church Hall with a table top sale and Tea to raise money and to collect food and goods for the Foodbank. The photo shows them giving the Food nd money to Carol who runs the Foodbank.On 21st July a Service in church is reminding us of what we can do to help the foodbank, what is needed and how to volunteer
On Saturday 6th April we had Messy Church. We focussed on Palm Sunday, on Journeys and on the Story of Holy week.The Vicar helped make Hot Cross Buns
Is their a giant in your life? Something which means you feel fearful, something you have to battle? Illness, the prospect of redundancy, poverty, relationship breakdown.On Sunday 10th February we looked at Who or what is your Goliath? a chance to think about these things.We were delighted to welcome children from West House and Norfolk House Schools who joined our choir to sing for the servcies and instrumentalists from Camp Hill. The picture shows David overcoming Goliath
On 23rd January we prayed together for the marginalised in our community and for inclusion in the churches.We had a series of Prayer Stations which we set in the context of a quiet reflective service. The order of service an be downloaded below.The stations wereSheltering under the wings of God, reflecting words to Ruth in the Old Testament (Ruth 2.11-13) and Jesus' own words in the New (Luke 13.31-35)Using our thumbprints to remind us of the uniqueness of each one of us.Writing names on pebbles and placing them in a bowl of water as a reminder that we are all included in God's love.Placing pins in a map to mark places and people for whom we are concerned.Writing prayers and lighting candlesThese prayer stations are still in place and will be able to be used over the next few days. All are welcome to come and have a look.
