The Vicar's Newsletter

And an update on recent events: we were saddened to lose our great friend and former Director of Music Daphne Hamilton on 8th July and another longstanding member of our church family, and friend to many in our village, Suzy Brooke-Jones on 13th July.  Suzy’s funeral will be ‘family-only’ but those who know and love her will also know that her greatest wish would be that her friends would not grieve for her but get together and share a bottle of fizz to celebrate her life and, indeed, her new life in God’s kingdom. 

Like her, Daphne had no fear of death and knew she was going to join the best choir ever.  There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for her life on Thursday 6th August 2.30pm at Christ Church to which all are welcome

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; we are taking our summer break – first MC of the new term September 12th; 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; first session of next term 8th September.

Prayer: the ancient Celtic blessing for those setting out on a journey

– for those on their summer travels and those going ahead of us into the Kingdom

May the road rise to meet you,

may the wind be always at your back,

may the sun shine warm upon your face

and the rain fall soft upon your fields,

and, until we meet again,

may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

With my love and prayers,

Sally.