St Mary’s News – the Summer Holiday Edition

In this edition Revd Heather reflects on Summer Holidays

After discussing Summer Holidays, this edition continues with:

Afternoon Tea at the Rectory (to heat the Church),
Food in School Holidays Club (FiSH),
Songs of Praise at the Old Church,
Café @ St Mary’s, and
the usual listings of services and co nt acts.

Rev. Heather’s Summer Message

It is that time of year when, for many of us, our minds turn to summer holidays.

Whether we are escaping to far flung places and the promise of hours of uninterrupted sunshine, sweltering temperatures, and beautiful beaches, or opting to take our chances with the British weather, staying in this country, whilst also being assured that wherever we go we are blessed with a beautiful country with plenty to see and to learn about. For me and the family this year it is a holiday in Northumberland that we are looking forward to.

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022

St Mary’s Pilgrimage for the Homeless Edition

This edition of St Mary’s News starts with a report from a pilgrimage, and continues with other news on Licensing of Liz Dixon, Afternoon Tea, Summer Holiday activities and the usual listings of services and contacts.

Pilgrimage for the Homeless – Alan Murray Tells his story

Pilgrims assembling at Canterbury Cathedral

I have just walked the 74-mile Pilgrimage from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London to Canterbury Cathedral, with about 100 other pilgrims, sleeping on the floors of churches and halls. This took four full days and was a great experience, walking with some of the homeless people, as well as helpers and supporters of this homeless charity.

July 13, 2017February 23, 2019

Methodist Church has Invites for Young & Old

Silver Sunday – Sunday 23rd July at 3pm

For the older members of our community. Particularly if you are elderly, living alone and have no family and/or friends living nearby, this could be for you. You are warmly invited to Afternoon Tea with folk in a similar situation to yourself. The tea will be in the Methodist Church Hall. If wanted, transport will pick you up from your home, bring you to the tea and return you home afterwards.

Please contact Judith Fletcher 241969 or Andrew Wilks 242511 if you, a neighbour or someone else you know, would like to come or need transport.

About Silver Sunday

The invitation has been issued by the West Bergholt Methodist Church who have said:

There has been much publicity that the proportion of our population that are elderly is increasing. Also that there is a significant proportion of elderly people who live alone and can be lonely and become isolated. A charitable trust has set up “Silver Sunday” in trying to raise this issue and try to take steps to address it (www.silversunday.org.uk). We became aware of this and felt we as a Church would like to respond.

As a follow-up to the popular events we have already held this year we are holding another simple afternoon tea on Sunday July 23rd at 3.00pm and inviting folk to attend.

We recognise that it could be quite difficult to reach elderly, lonely isolated people and encourage them to come to such an event. We are contacting as many relevant organisations with contacts in the village as possible to seek support with this and are encouraging them to let us know of anyone they feel could be invited.

While it is likely that many of our target audience will not have access to the web it is possible that we might reach some this way or at least neighbours who may know someone to invite.

Coffee & Craft Mornings

West Bergholt Methodists are holding two of their popular Coffee and Craft mornings for young families this Summer. They take place on Monday July 31 and Monday August 14, both from 10.30 to 12.00. They promise fun activities for families for just £2.50 per family.

These will take place in the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, CO6 3EF. ALL ARE WELCOME but, sorry, we are unable to accept unaccompanied children.

For more details please contact Andrew Wilks on 242511.

July 7, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 7th July 2017

St Mary’s Update – 7th July 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 7th July provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Senior Citizen’s lunch, Treasure Hunt and a Course in Christian Studies.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Family Treasure Hunt

This takes place on Saturday Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 7th July 2017”

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 6th March

St Mary’s Update – 6th March 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 6th March provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as the Bishop’s Lent Appeal for our partner diocese in Kenya, Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Bishop Stephen’s Lent Appeal

Have you given up something for Lent and would like to support a good cause with the money you’ve saved? Together we can make a massive difference to the lives of people in our partner diocese in Kenya. The community there needs our help to create a safe water source and buy three Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 6th March”

February 22, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 21st February

St Mary’s Update – 21st February 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 21st February provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

3 Parishes Lent Group

Starting 7 March 2017 8.00pm at St Mary’s Church Hall

You are warmly invited to join us for a series of Lent groups when we will be exploring some of the Parables of Jesus and their relevance for us today. Dates for the sessions are: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 21st February”

February 22, 2017

Methodists Are Hosting Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at the Methodist Hall

The West Bergholt Methodist Church are inviting older members of the community to afternoon tea. The event takes place at the Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 12th March starting at 3pm. Particularly aimed at those who are elderly, living alone and with no nearby family or friends this will bring Continue reading “Methodists Are Hosting Afternoon Tea”

July 5, 2016July 19, 2016

St Mary’s Update – 4th July 2016

St Mary’s Church update for 4th July provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and appeals for support for their stall at Heathlands School Fayre.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who made the Senior Citizen’s Lunch on Saturday 23rd June such a success. Murray & Kate really appreciate all your hard work and generous donations of food.

Messy Church – Sunday 10th July

This coming Sunday the theme for Messy Church will be ‘Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest’. Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 4th July 2016”