We are delighted to report that people wanting to make donations to our Harvest weekend gifts for the Godalming Minster Food Bank can deposit them in a box at the Dunsfold Village Shop.We appreciate the co-operation of manager Gary Hall and his staff and hope we can generate a bumper contribution from donors. You can find elsewhere on this site and in the shop a list of the products the food bank requires the most. Please follow their guidance and we can help those in need.
This weekend we will celebrate our Harvest Festival in Dunsfold. On Saturday evening we will stage a quiz night and two-course harvest supper in the Winn Hall. And on Sunday we will celebrate Harvest at our 10am Holy Communion service.<br>As well as giving thanks for creation, the changing seasons, agricultural produce and the gifts God has provided us with, we will also bring gifts forward as offerings we can pass on to the needy and less fortunate. We hope many of you will be happy to join us in this important outreach.This year we will again be forwarding the donations to the Godalming Minster food bank for distribution.<br>Please bring your donations to either of our weekend events or drop them off at the back of church. Or, if required, call Pam Walker on 01483 201140 and she will organise collection of your Harvest gifts. <br>The official Harvest collect (prayer) of the day specifically asks that the fruits of the earth be used both for God’s glory and “for the relief of those in need.” Here is a list of the items Godalming Minster food bank particularly needs this week. Please give generously.<br>Washing-up liquidTinned tomatoesBig soup/chunky soup (beef/chicken)Tins of soupInstant mashTinned rice puddingTomato ketchupLong grain riceDried pastaPasta sauceBreakfast cereals for childrenToilet cleanerLaundry podsBleachSugarInstant coffeeSweet biscuits (not custard creams)<br><br><br>
The acclaimed textile designer William Morris (1834-96) described it as “the most beautiful country church in all England”. Find out why this weekend by visiting Dunsfold Church.There is no doubting that the 13th century St Mary and All Saints’ Church in Dunsfold is beautiful, historic and acclaimed. William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he campaigned for socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.Born in Walthamstow, London he visited many churches and Dunsfold Church left a lasting impression on him. Come and see why by visiting us between 2-5pm on Saturday or Sunday. Entry is free and you’ll be able to enjoy: A Local History DisplayBellringing (Saturday only)Children’s Activities
The Church of England will join other churches around the world by officially celebrating the season of Creationtide that will run for a month from this Sunday, September 6th.Please click on the video link to hear Bishop Paul Davies explain the importance of the new season and his hopes that we will quickly embrace the fundamental reasons behind celebrating Jesus' ongoing role in Creationtide.
