Congratulations,

celebrations – and cake!

The feast of Pentecost marks the coming of God’s Holy Spirit to his people and we kept it in style this year with the

confirmation of David Cameron by Bishop Paul at Guildford Cathedral the evening before, alongside others from across the diocese.

In true Christ Church Shamley Green style we then celebrated ‘at home’ on the Sunday of Pentecost with a wonderful service, including our extended choir singing a very jazzy version of the hymn ‘Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost’.

‘Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, taught by thee, we covet most

of thy gifts at Pentecost, holy heavenly love.

Love is kind, and suffers long, love is meek and thinks no wrong,

love than death itself more strong; therefore give us love.’

(Christopher Wordsworth)

Celebration Cakes in Cranleigh produced a scrumptious cake which was enjoyed with fizz after the service when we presented David with a Bible. 

Congratulations to David and the other candidates on confirming their faith and receiving the Spirit themselves at a very moving service. If you would be interested in learning more about the Spirit and the Christian faith, do get in touch with vicar Sally.