The speaker for our February meeting needed no introduction and didn’t have to travel very far either. It was Reverend Graham Birch. Graham talked to us about his life, his work, his family and how he was called to the ministry. It was a very light hearted talk and we certainly learned things about...
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New service – Simply Praise
Starting in January! A short time of prayer and worship in a relaxed and easily accessible style. Particularly suitable for people who find traditional worship too formal (or too long!) Refreshments will be served. Thursday 16th January at 2pm.
Lighthouse Service – January
At our Lighthouse Service we looked at Epiphany and the three kings visiting the baby Jesus. The Vicar read the story of a fourth king and told this story of finally meeting Jesus at his crucifixion. The children got to make a kings crown and other crafts. We finished off the service with a puppet...
Roaming Nativity at St Bart’s
We had another successful Roaming Nativity on Monday 16th December at 6 30pm. Once again the weather was kind for our groups as we followed the nativity story. The children got to meet Father Christmas at Churchfield house before starting the journey to meet the Innkeeper in the vicarage grounds then onto the Memorial park...
Mothers’ Union
Our last meeting of the year was a fun afternoon of song and verse. Two ladies who call themselves “Senior Moments”, treated us to their unique blend of humourous song, verse and parody. We had some sing along moments and lots of laughter. The ladies raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support with voluntary donations at...
St.Bartholomew’s Christmas Tree
Everything ready for our Christmas festivities at St.Bartholomew’s Church, starting with Roaming Nativity on Monday 16th December at 6.30pm and Simply Carols on Friday 13th December at 7pm. Come and join the fun.
Anniversary of our Lighthouse Service
Thanks to our Vicar Graham for baking this Lighthouse cake to celebrate our 1st anniversary of the start of the children’s Lighthouse service. Thanks to Denise and to the worship team for all their creative work with all the crafts and singing.
A lovely afternoon of festive fun
A lovely afternoon of festive fun. Even the Vicar joined in. A festive bucks fizz was drunk and plenty of nibbles tasted. We all went home with a lovely handmade Christmas wreath to hang on our doors or to lie on grave in remembrance of loved ones. Thanks to everyone for making it a...