We are pleased to announce that from December Revd David will be taking on an additional three days a week ministry across the Benefice.He will still be the Resident Minister for Chilworth as he is now, but the rest of the week he will serve alongside the Benefice Ministry Team in Albury and Shere plus extra children's work in Chilworth.He will be licenced to this additional role by Archdeacon Catherine on December 9th at 2.30pm at Albury Parish Church, St Peter & St Paul, Church Lane, Albury.
Andy Coleman will be representing St Martha’s and St Thomas' for this year’s ride and stride event to raise money for church restoration and repair. If you would like to sponsor him, please donateHere or use the QR Code below.
Part-Time Assistant Verger/s WantedSt Martha-on-the-HillWe are currently recruiting for one or possibly two part-time assistant Vergers to work to cover both Saturday and Sunday in a given week twice a month. (6 hours per day) to assist in ensuring the smooth running of this beautiful iconic pilgrim church.Situated in a unique position on one of the Surrey Hills near Guildford, St Martha’s is in a somewhat remote location, but does have limited vehicular access. The views from outside of the Church are stunning and because of this and the fact it is situated on the North Downs Way route between Winchester and Canterbury it receives many passing visitors. The Church holds weekly Sunday services, special services (funerals, weddings, and baptisms), along with music concerts, events. The assistant Verger’s role is rewarding and varied consisting of assisting with Church services, welcoming visitors, members of the Church community and pilgrims as well as keeping the Church clean and tidy. Additionally, helping with other roles such as serving at afternoon teas bars can also be important. As mentioned above the role requires weekend (Saturday and Sunday) commitment . However a degree of flexibility is essential as some of the services or events can happen at other times of the week plus holiday cover may be required. The rate of pay is £16 per hour. If you are interested please contact the Reverend David Oakden 07770 596503 or email revdavid@parishofchilworth.org.uk or text or call Helen (Church Warden) on 07710750909 , either of whom would be pleased to arrange for you to visit the church to discuss the post in detail.
Email: foodbank@parishofchilworth.org.uk.We are currently taking referrals for Chilworth residents and we can deliver if necessary. Please click on the referral form link at https://www.parishofchilworth.org.uk/contact/foodbank-/notices-1010.php. The Foodbank Larder Box is now located in the porch of St Thomas' Church.If you would like to Donate:The need is very great! At the moment we particularly need pasta and curry sauces, long life milk, tinned meat and fish and sachets of microwaveable rice and hygiene products.Other items that are always needed are long life milk, cereal, tea and coffee. Washing detergent, deodorant, bath and shower gel, shampoo, cleaning products. You can donate directly to the Foodbank in St Thomas' Church 122, New Road, Chilworth at the back of the the Church open 9 am - 5pm in summer and until dusk during the winter months.If you would like to make a financial donation to the Food Bank please use the link Donate Here or download the Foodbank QR Code attached to this article.Many thanks for your donations.
