Dear All Here is the Benefice Bulletin giving details of events in the three churches of Harlington, Tingrith and Westoning. Hard copies will be handed out as usual on Sunday - on the back of the reading sheets at Harlington and Westoning. May I, in particular, draw your attention to the start of our Harvest Festival celebrations. In Westoning at 11am we have an All Age Harvest service - something for everyone; please bring non perishable produce for those in need. At 6pm Harlington and Westoning will join together in a new initiative - A Songs of Praise Service hosted in Westoning Church whilst at Tingrith at 5pm there will be a short service followed by their harvest supper which has become such a tradition. With very best wishes Jon Denman (Lay Minister) BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 25th SeptemberHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion Service at St Marys10.00 Joint Service at the Methodist Church to mark the end of Churches Together Prayer weekendWestoning 11.00 Harvest Festival – All age serviceHarlington 2.00pm Wedding between Neil Walter’s son, Edward and Elizabeth. St Mary’s church family are welcome to attend.Tingrith 5.00pm Harvest Festival Service followed by Harvest SupperALL 6.00pm Harvest Songs of Praise Service at WestoningTuesday 26th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOMEWeekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project. All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 27th10.00am Holy Communion at HarlingtonFriday 30th 1.15-2.45. Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning ChurchFor pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments.2.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 – 7527475.45-7.15 Youth Club at Westoning Village Hall.Games, treasure hunting, fun and pizza delivered.Enquiries – Rebecca on 07877 342640Saturday 1st October10.00-12.00 Macmillan Coffee Morning in Westoning Village Hall. Craft stall and raffle. Cakes or raffle prizes to Penny Denman (01525 720695)6.30pm Harvest Supper in Harlington church. A bring and share event, all are welcome. Also bring an apt, favourite poem or favourite music CD. Tea, coffee, juice available or bring your own drink. If you need a lift, please contact Tricia.NEXT SUNDAY – 2nd OctoberHarlington 8.00am BCP serviceHarlington 9.00am Messy Breakfast in the Parish Hall, with continental breakfast,craft and stories.Harlington 9.30am Harvest Communion ServiceTingrith 9.30am Morning PrayerWestoning 11.00am Morning Praise
The Bishop of Bedford and Lord Chancellor seek to appoint aPriest in Charge for the Benefice of Harlington Tingrith and WestoningOur Benefice is nestled in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, and has the added bonus of excellent transport links by road and train. Westoning and Tingrith have been one Benefice for many years and Harlington formally joined the Benefice some eighteen months ago, although we have all worked closely together for a number of years and are enjoying a closer relationship.Our vision for the Benefice is:to be welcoming and inclusive places which serve the people in our communitiesto help people of all ages and backgrounds meet with Jesus and grow in their relationship with Himto see God’s Kingdom continue to be extended by reaching out and welcoming those who are unconnected with churchWe are seeking someone who:is a spirit filled person of prayer and a faithful teacher of the bibleis an enabler who nurtures others in their ministries and spiritual giftsis pastorally minded with a heart for community, outreach and engagement with both the younger and older members of our communitieswill help us in our mission to share the good news of the gospel in ways which speak into individual livescan develop the Benefice’s spirituality through a balance of tradition, teaching and contemporary worshipwill promote unity and collaboration across the three parishes whilst supporting their individualityIn return we offer:support and enthusiasm to work alongside you, including a team of readers and lay leaders of worship and our proactive PCCswell established groups that link with children and families and our local schools, assisted by a self-employed Families and Outreach Consultantactivities that link on a weekly basis with the whole communitya comfortable detached four bedroomed vicarage in a village locationFor further information, please contact the Archdeacon of Bedford archdbedpa@stalbans.anglican.org or 01727 818167Closing date for applications: Noon 20th October 2022 Interview date: 14th November 2022
Hello EveryoneWe are looking ahead to a busy week-end of events both nationally and locally and it is so lovely to see the sun shining to herald in the weekend. It will be a chilly wait for anyone in the Queue in London waiting to pay their respects to HM the Queen but stories told of friendships formed and of the incredible moment of entering Westminster Hall to share the vigil make one tingle. How resounding was the sound of the drum beat on Wednesday's procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall with the crowd watching on in deep silence. The week has been full of precisely choreographed military spectacles as the people of the United Kingdom, and the world, have come together to pay their respects to a much valued and deeply loved Queen who served and led her people with such commitment and grace. King Charles and the Royal Family could not have done more to honour their mother, grandmother, aunt - our monarch. My prayers for strength, comfort and peace reach out to them.Please see below the details of the upcoming services for Westoning Benefice.God bless Linda and JonBENEFICE BULLETIN For Harlington, Tingrith and Westoning Sunday 18th SeptemberTingrith 9.30 Morning PrayerHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion Service reflecting the Queen’s passing led by Ven. Dave Middlebrook - Archdeacon of BedfordWestoning 11.00 Holy Communion Service reflecting the Queen’s passing led by Ven. Dave Middlebrook - Archdeacon of BedfordAll welcome 6.00pm Upper Room – with the theme of hope, reflecting on the Queen’s passing - informal online zoom service Monday 19th September Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II can be viewed at The Recreation Club in Westoning (from 10am) which will be opening for anyone wanting to follow the day’s events on their big screen. Refreshments available.Tuesday 20th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME to this weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project. All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 21st 10.00am Holy Communion at Harlington Church11am Baptism service Westoning ChurchStraight from school – 5.30 TWIG (Tea with God) - Westoning Village Hall - a free fun filled family after school club. Drink/snacks on arrival and simple meal at the end. Crafts/activities/short talk.Children must be accompanied by an adult.Friday 22nd 1.15-2.45. Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Church. For pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments.2.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall. Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 - 752747NEXT SUNDAYSunday 25th SeptemberHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion Service at St Marys Churchand at 10.00 a Joint Churches Together in Harlington Service at the Methodist Church to mark the end of Churches Together Prayer weekend2pm WeddingWestoning 11.00 Harvest Festival – All age serviceTingrith 5.00pm Harvest Festival Service followed by Harvest Supper6.00pm Songs of Praise Service at WestoningYou may be interested to also visit the Petal and Purl Festival at St George's Church, Toddington, a wonderful display of flower arrangements depicting 800 years with knitting displays of church scenes. Open from 1-5pm.This Quintet choir will be singing at Toddington Church at Linda's Licensing service as Rector at 6pm tomorrow. All Welcome to this service and also to a special service at 7.15pm to Commemorate and honour HM Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral. The National one minute silence will be observed at 8pm.Future date: 1st October Men’s Breakfast at Westoning with Bishop of St Albans; Harvest Supper at Harlington and Macmillan Coffee Morning – more details next week.
Dear allAs we approach the final days of issuing the weekly email to the Quintet of churches, this week we are sending general information about events taking place in each benefice. In future, Linda will then issue emails to Toddington and Chalgrave Churches, and Westoning Benefice will issue emails to Westoning, Tingrith and Harlington churches.Nigel's final services: This Sunday: Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion with Nigel. Linda and Robert. Starting with parish breakfast at 8.30am.Tingrith Church 3pm: Holy Communion with Nigel and Linda - followed by refreshments.Sunday 4th September: 11am Holy Communion Service, Westoning Church. Reports suggest the church is going to be busy. If you are unable to attend or would prefer to watch the service on live stream please click the link below to view the service. (Don't click this week!)NEXT WEEK if you would like to watch the live-stream link to Nigel's final service at Westoning Church on Sunday 4th September....please click the below link on Sunday 4th September 2022 from about 10.35amhttps://vimeo.com/event/2377866When you click the link it is important to read the 'PLEASE READ ME' information before viewing.If you are unable to watch live a further link will be issued later with a recorded version of the service.This Sunday's services Chalgrave Church 9.30am Morning Praise service led by MalcolmHarlington Church 9.30am Holy Communion, Nigel, Linda and RobertToddington Church 11am Holy Communion Service, Linda and MalcolmWestoning Church 11am Family Service- Nigel. A 40 minute service, theme: 'Encouragement' with goodie bags and refreshments.Tingrith Church 3pm Holy CommunionServices and events for this weekMonday: 29th Augustno Morning Prayer at Toddington - Bank HolidayScarecrow festival, Toddington, CancelledTuesday 30th10am Westcaf followed by Sewing Bee 1pm, Westoning Village HallWednesday 31st10am Holy Communion Service Harlington ChurchThursday 1st Funeral of D Gordon, Toddington Church, 11amFuneral of R Boote - 2.30pm Luton Crem (Westoning)Friday 2ndPainting for Pleasure 10.30am Wilkinson Hall, ToddingtonFuneral of F Barford, Harlington Church, 11amSaturday 3rdToddington Church - fete and fun - details tbcSunday 4th9.30am Chalgrave Church, Holy Communion Service, Linda and Malcolm9.30am Harlington Church, Morning Praise/Prayer - Stephen11am Toddington Church - Morning Praise - Malcolm11am Westoning Church - Holy Communion Service (Nigel's retirement service) Nigel, Linda, Jon, Steve and Margaret B. Please also see above live-stream link to watch from home.Future events:1 September Toddington PCC7 September Funeral of Jean Carrington, (Harlington) - Bedford Crematorium 3.15pm - Malcolm8 September Quintet Choir rehearsals begin 7.30-8.30pm - Harlington Church - More information from Nicholas Hopton 9 September from 5pm Nigel's retirement party, Westoning - more information from Jon Denman10 September: Historic Churches Bike, walk or drive - a fundraiser for all churches. Please sponsor those taking part.11 September - Baptism service at Harlington Church 2pm - Linda12 September Funeral of Tim Jackson 1.30pm Westoning Church - Nigel and Linda14 September - 1pm Funeral of I Bain: 16, 17 and 18 September - Petal and Purl festival week-end. See attached poster.18 September - special 800yrs celebration service at Toddington church and licensing Linda as Rector, 6pm21 September - Baptism Service 11am, Westoning - Linda23 September - Messy Church 3.30pm, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington24 September - Harvest Supper, 6pm Wilkinson Hall, Toddington25 September - Wedding at Harlington Church 2pm - Linda25 September - Harvest Services for Chalgrave, Toddington, Tingrith and Westoning.28 September - Pop Up Tea Room, Chalgrave at Memorial Hall 11-1pm2 October - Harvest service, Harlington church 9.30amThis is a poignant time for us and Nigel specifically sends his love to everyone for their love and support throughout his years of ministry in Westoning, Tingrith and Harlington churches. It has been a privilege to serve. God blessings to you allLinda and Nigel
