This article first appeared in the August 2022 issue of our parish magazine: Once more I am dipping into the chorister’s staple, “100 Hundred Carols for Choirs”, usually given out at rehearsals some time in late October, and collected in for storage in early January. As I have mentioned previously though, not all carols are … More King Jesus Hath a Garden – Trad., tr. Woodward (1848-1934)
This sermon was given by Rev Sue on Sunday 20 July. Here it is for you again: One of the most unusual and engaging books I have read in recent years is Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce. It’s the story of Margery Benson, a lonely and bored middle-aged teacher weighed down by years of … More The one necessary thing
I am continuing to get to grips with the role of Gift Aid secretary. We have taken support and advice from Paul Bailey, Diocesan Giving Advisor, and have joined the Gift Aid Lite Scheme. We are now in the process of collating all the necessary information to claim outstanding gift aid claims. This is proving … More Christian Stewardship Report to the APCM
Synod continues to utilise a blended approach to meetings using zoom and in person meetings that appears to be going well. We welcomed our new area dean Rev Donna Williams There remains a strong focus on Eco Church with all churches encouraged to join the scheme. Presentations on how to access the revitalisation fund, how … More Deanery Synod Report to the APCM
This article was written for the June 2025 issue of our parish magazine. This is the second of a series of four motets written by Maurice Duruflé in 1960, based on motifs of Gregorian plainsong. The others are Ubi Caritas (Wherever there is Charity), Tu es Petrus (Thou art Peter) and Tantum Ergo (Only Then). … More Tota Pulchra Es – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
During the course of 2024 the PCC held 8 meetings. These were very well attended with always an 80% of the members attending. In April we welcomed Rev. Steve Williams to be in overall charge of both St Margaret’s and St George’s churches. This was in addition to his continued service at St Gabriel’s. The … More PCC Secretary’s Report to the APCM
This month’s letter comes from Rev Steve: I begin and end each day alone with the 23rd Psalm. It may seem over-familiar to you. But the words lead me to the one who, in turbulent and chaotic circumstances, somehow has the power to reach beyond them – and guide, accompany and protect me. The Hebrew … More July letter to the parish
QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera at the QR code, … More Give a Little
On May 11 2025 we had our Annual Parochial Church Meeting, during which our activities throughout 2024 were reviewed. Here is our Safeguarding Officer’s report: Our Parish aims to create safe environments where children, young people and vulnerable adults are nurtured and protected, and where all people can worship and pursue their faith journeys with … More Safeguarding report to the APCM
This article first appeared in the July 2022 issue of our parish magazine: At first glance, this may seem to be an odd choice for this month’s article. Taken from the musical Sweet Charity, the scene featuring this song is widely thought to be a pastiche on west-coast American hippie pseudo-religious cults of the mid-sixties. … More Rhythm of Life – Coleman & Fields
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