“May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you”March is in many ways, a month for women as we mark International Women’s Day and Mothering Sunday. Women once were deemed the weaker sex: yet so often they have an abundance of power and strength inherent in their very being. Simply because of love! (MU prayer Diary)In February we had our Soup Lunch and Wave of Prayer. Joined by MU members from Westbury and Mere as well as friends from church we enjoyed a lovely lunch of soups, cheese, bread rolls, cakes, tea and coffee. Suitably replete Revd. David Hart led us in our annual Wave of Prayer; remembering the work of our fellow MU members around the world. In unity and love we link hands with our worldwide family of God. Whilst we pray for others, others are praying for us. We are remembering all that the Salisbury diocese does with Virtual Babies, Angel Tree, the holiday home at Rockley Park, Baby Bundles and the Salisbury Women’s Refuge. We prayed for those campaigning against modern day slavery and gender based violence that awareness will be raised and as a result, protection and healing will be provided. The generous donations will be used to further the work of the Virtual Baby project in Schools. Our meeting in March will hear a speaker from the Salisbury/Sudan medical link. Thursday March 6th (venue t.b.a.)“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand “ (Isaiah 41 v 10)Enid Holbrow
At an event on the 15 February, members of the White Horse Team Ministry churches, along with others from churches in the community and surrounding areas, gathered to explore the topic of disability justice and church inclusion.We explored key themes in disability theology, looked at research data outcomes, shared practical suggestions for increasing accessibility and inclusion, received a fantastic time of sharing from Revd Neil Robinson (Chaplain to the Deaf and hard of hearing community in Salisbury Diocese) and joined in a time of inclusive worship.It was a wonderful day of sharing and learning together.Thank you so much to all of those who came along on a cold day to explore this important topic together. And a big thank you to those who helped with setting up, with the tech on the day, with welcoming, serving refreshments and with the running of the day. The support and hard work of the team involved is very much appreciated.If anyone would like to access the resources pack from the day this can be found at the link below:https://media.acny.uk/media/events/attachment/2025/01/5768d2a8-b63a-44ae-95c5-dfa1dfd84446.pdfIf you would like to view a recording of the whole day, or any part of the day, this can be found at this below link:https://www.youtube.com/live/uSDDiwlX8Do?si=X1LNqNZGVoMuMkAsFor a copy of the slides from the day please get in touch with me by email at:teamcurate@whtministry.org.ukWe are now in the process of getting together a Disability and Church Inclusion Committee group who can meet to discuss key issues, create reports and updates for the PCC, and ensure that key next steps are being actioned. If you would be interested in joining this group I would love to chat to you about this. Please do get in touch with me by phone or email if you would like to discuss getting involved.With many thanks,Rev Holly Newton
I am pleased to announce that following the interviews recently, we have appointed Sally L’Anson to be the new PA who will be working closely with me as administrative support. Sally comes with a wealth of experience, mostly in the public sector. She is currently clerk to two governing bodies of Church of England schools. Sally will be joining us on 10 March and will be working mainly from home for five hours a week. You may not see her very much, but please pray for a good start to this new role and that she will settle in well. Thank you.Rebecca
Out of the 80 million Easter eggs sold in the UK, The Real Easter Egg is the only one which has a copy of the Easter story in the box, is made of Fairtrade chocolate and which supports charitable projects.The stories range from simple guides to 24 page activity book versions. So, buy a 2025 edition Real Easter Egg this spring and encourage others to give one to their loved ones, a school or sponsor a food bank donation. They make a lovely gift for Easter and are a great way of sharing the true meaning of Easter with the children in your family, or you can donate them to the Food Bank. The 2025 Real Easter Egg will not be available in any supermarkets. I am taking orders again this year, so please contact me directly or place your order in church when you see me. The original milk chocolate Fairtrade egg is £5.50. A dark chocolate egg is £6.50 and there are also Easter Blessing bars at £3 each. There is also the Real Easter Egg Fun pack at £6 which contains six small milk chocolate eggs.Please place your order with me by Sunday 9 March so that we can get free delivery.Thanks v much.Rebecca
