The Vicar's Newsletter

Dear friends,

The new school year has begun and a new term for us with our groups and activities. We now look forward to our Autumn teatime concert in particular, but it is our busiest time of year with several important commemorations and celebrations so do check out the details below, in our parish magazine or on the church website https://www.shamleygreen.church/.  As always, you are warmly invited to join us.

COMING UP

‘Celebration of Life and Love’ (All Souls): Sunday 2nd November 3pm followed by tea and cake.

A time when we remember those we love who have died.  All are most welcome to join us for this quiet service of music and readings.  If you would like a name read out in the service and included in the prayers, please let me know (01483 892030; vicar@shamleygreen.church).   

Remembrance Sunday 9th November 10am

Remembrance Service followed by Act of Remembrance at the village War Memorial outside the church, then coffee in the church Jubilee Room.

Safeguarding Sunday 16th November 10am ‘Action speaks louder’

An opportunity to reflect upon how we keep one another safe in our church and in our groups and activities, to demonstrate our support for those who suffer abuse or have done so in the past and to commit ourselves afresh to good practice and shared responsibility.  If you have any questions or concerns in the area of safeguarding, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Diane Savage: 07816 769913; safeguarding@shamleygreen.church. 

Advent Celebration 30th November 10am

Come and celebrate the beginning of Advent with us in this beautiful service of music and readings, followed by coffee and mince pies.  We will light the first candle on our Advent Wreath and our extended choir will be singing.  (NB Holy Communion at 8am but not at the 10am service.)

Regular services

Sundays: 8am and 10am Holy Communion

Messy Church on the second Saturday of the month for all ages but particularly suitable for families with young and school-aged children; next service Saturday 11th October; details in the parish magazine or from Andrew Pearson 203220.

Little Stars Adult, Baby and Toddler Group Tuesdays 10.00-11.30am in the Church Hall during school term-time.

Prayer

God of evolving diversity,

made known in seed and soil,

and the wonder of animal worlds:

free our hearts from the anxiety

which knows only domination;

open our being

to learn from the life

with which we share this earth;

through Jesu Christ.  Amen.

(adapted from Steven Shakespeare)

With my love and prayers,

Sally.