The PCC’s of Dunsfold and Hascombe are delighted to announce that we will be advertising for a new rector to lead us in our ministry.It has been agreed that we will advertise for a half stipend priest, who will live in the Rectory and who will work 3 days a week plus every Sunday. The successful candidate will split their time equally between both Hascombe and Dunsfold. As a rough timeline, it is hoped that we can advertise for the post early in the New Year, with interviews potentially taking place in February or March. If we find a suitable candidate and appoint, it is hoped that they can move into the rectory once the current tenancy has expired in July.We have a clear mandate for the qualities that we are looking to recruit for in our new priest. We are searching for someone that is passionate, creative and who will put outreach at the forefront of their ministry. We would love someone who will place our churches at the heart of our communities. And of course a leader who will build our congregations and inspire a new generation in faith.We will make available a copy of the Parish profile for review. If you wish to comment please send any correspondence to Mark Edsall at markedsall@hotmail.com. Mark will compile any suggestions and feedback to the interviewing panel. For now, please continue to pray that we can attract someone with a calling to our beautiful villages and churches.Finally… we must recognise the massive contribution that Rutton has made in supporting our parishes over the last two years. Thank you Rutton for your commitment to our churches, for your ministry, passion and service.
On Sunday, November 5th at 4pm, we will hold our Time to Remember service at St Mary and All Saints' Church, Dunsfold.It's a reflective, moving service in which we reflect on the people who we love who have gone before us. If you would like the names of any loved ones read out in the service please email them to hascombechurchsecretary@gmail.com or call Sandy on 01483 208329.
Half-term holidays have ensured our regular attenders at our Funday@4 family service are all away this weekend. So we've cancelled this Sunday's service.However, Gary and his team at Dunsfold Village Shop have agreed to stock some special colouring sheets which can be collected for children who want some Funday@4 crafts to fill their time. Just visit Gary and his team.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the “utterly abhorrent” attacks by Hamas in Israel as he sent his sympathies to British Jews who he said are experiencing the “double jeopardy” of a potential rise in antisemitic sentiment as they mourn.Justin Welby said such violence against innocent civilians including children and the elderly “strikes at the heart of all that is good and holy”.In a letter to the chief executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Michael Wegier, Mr Welby said he had felt “intense horror and dismay” at the news in recent days.He wrote: “I’m aware that you are in Israel at the moment and thought this would be an appropriate moment to write expressing my sympathies and concerns for British Jews, who I know will all have friends and family directly impacted by recent events.“The attacks by Hamas are utterly abhorrent, and to witness the unfolding of such violence particularly against innocent civilians, children and elderly strikes at the heart of all that is good and holy.“The Board of Deputies of British Jews represents a full range of Jewish culture, religion, belief and tradition and so I want to convey my deepest sense of solidarity with you at this time.“I have no doubt that there will be many grieving, fearing for the whereabouts of loved ones and feeling the most profound trauma because of these attacks.“I’m mindful, too, that British Jews will be feeling the double jeopardy of anticipating an increase in antisemitic sentiment.“At this extraordinarily difficult time, please be assured of my continued friendship and prayers.”Ministers have stressed the need to protect the UK’s Jewish community, with Home Secretary Suella Braverman telling police chiefs on Tuesday that waving a Palestinian flag on British streets “may not be legitimate” if it is deemed to be a show of support for acts of terrorism.Both the UK and the US have been among those offering firm backing to Israel but concerns have been expressed in the UN and elsewhere about the impact on civilians as air strikes continue to hit Gaza.The Israeli government has stopped the passage of food, water, fuel and medicine into the territory, with the sole remaining access from Egypt shut down on Tuesday after air strikes near the border crossing.The conflict has already claimed at least 2,100 lives on both sides, with fears it could escalate further.
