St Clements, Castle Bromwich

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News from St Clement of Alexandria Green Lane, Castle Bromwich known locally as St Clements Church

"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." — John Muir

After very hot days and yes nights, we certainly might have expected the usual thunder storm; and just to be clear: lightning is a spark of electricity in the atmosphere, while thunder is the loud sound that the lightning creates. They are both part of the same event and happen at the exact same time, but we see the light before we hear the sound.

I think this quote sums it all up perfectly:

"Nature is the art of God." — Dante Alighieri

St Clements was opened during the 1960’s and although not a building with a long heritage it has its challenges to contend with; asbestos, leaking roof, old heating system and so much more. Over the years, we have planned and budgeted for work to be carried out and have been extremely lucky in getting funding.

BUT on very wet and windy nights with torrential rain, we always go into the building the next day, hoping against hope that the roof has not let us down and so far so good. We do however, in the next couple of years need to find a way to repair the high roof which is like a patchwork quilt.

The Quiz on 16th May was once again a great success. Our sincere thanks go to Linda, Anne and Ray, without whom the evening would not have been possible. We would also like to thank Cola’s Fish Saloon for providing the fish and chips, which as always were excellent. With delivery included, what more could we ask for? THANK YOU.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our communities and can be found in every walk of life. Wherever you go, you are likely to encounter volunteers giving their time and talents to help others. I certainly did during a recent visit to Scotland. At Robert Burns’ Birthplace, the volunteers were not only welcoming but also incredibly knowledgeable. A conversation with them could be both inspiring and informative, making the visit all the more memorable.

St Clement’s Church is no different. Behind the scenes is a dedicated team of volunteers who serve in many different roles, including readers, greeters, cleaners, café staff, group leaders and event organisers. Together they create the rich tapestry of life within our church community.

The week of 1st–7th June marked Volunteers’ Week in the UK, providing an opportunity to recognise and celebrate all that volunteers contribute. They are a constant source of inspiration, and without their commitment and generosity, many aspects of church and community life would simply not be possible for us to enjoy.

St Clements will be having a stall on the 4th July at St Mary and St Margarets Church Fete.

Our Volunteers will have enjoyed a Toby in June.

Our Church trip on the 18th July to Gloucester Cathedral or Quays is booked and confirmed at 9am start, no good coming at 9.30am we will have left!

When you read this we will have supported Castle Bromwich Parish Council at Party in the Park. Was it dry this year??

Daniel the Musical with members of both Churches is on Sunday 7th September.

Harvest Supper - TBC end of September beginning of October in planning stage.

If you want to know more about St Clement’s, our Services, how to arrange a baptism, wedding or funeral, our work in the community or events, you can get in touch in the usual ways by:

Phone: 0121 274 7120

A Church Near You: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7248/

Church Website: www.stclementschurchcb.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stclementschurchcastlebromwich

Email: office@stclementschurchcb.co.uk

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