Benefice Lent course will begin on Friday March 7th at 3pm at Portesham Methodist hall. Books can be ordered at no cost or for a donation from <br>https://uspg.org.uk/resource/we-believe/<br>Please contact <a href="mailto:revmph@gmail.com">revmph@gmail.com</a> for further information.
Topics and dates:17th March: Maintaining boundaries24th March: Learning to Listen - guest speaker David Webb of Samaritans31st March: Engaging with families - guest speaker Helen Horsley of Homestart7th April: Being with those with illness or disability - guest speaker Rev’d Philip Ringer, Hospital Chaplain14th April: Valuing Later Life - guest speaker Felicity Warner, Soul Midwife28th April: At a Time of LossThese sessions will take place at 7pm, in LATCH and include opportunities for reflection and discussion - and of course, tea and biscuits!You can attend the whole course OR selected dates that are particularly of interest, but Lay Pastoral Assistants (LPAs) or prospective LPAs are expected to attend each session. For more information or to book your place, before March 7th please, email: bvchurchesta@outllook.com If you would like to become an LPA, please have a look at the Diocese of Salisbury webpage: http://www.salisbury.anglican.org/is-god-calling-you-to-be-a-lay-pastoral-assistant-.php and then chat with Rector Andrew.
Bring your own secateurs and gloves to help look after the churchyard at Shipton Gorge. Refreshments will be provided!
Our Lay Pastoral Assistants respond to any need, great or small, for pastoral care. Our LPAs can be there in times of bereavement, loss, emotional or other trouble.They can also bring Home Communion to those no longer able to get to church.Contact Cathryn Johnson 01308897169, Jenny Malyon 01308898768 or Liz Orza 01308897451.
