Notes for Sunday 24 December 2023

Dear friends, Some of you may remember Francis McFaul who came to our churches only a few years ago to lead our worship. The sad news reached us this morning that he died in the early hours of Saturday 23…

Dear friends, Some of you may remember Francis McFaul who came to our churches only a few years ago to lead our worship. The sad news reached us this morning that he died in the early hours of Saturday 23…

Dear friends, The weather is a bit dreary and it’s not really cold at all. Looking back on photos from previous years I came across some pictures of Warnham Nature reserve (as attached) from the time I worked in the…

Dear friends, In haste because I am already late for my shift at the military show to serve church teas and cakes. The picture today is of a fledged blackbird that is waiting to be fed by its parents: good…

Dear friends, Firstly let me inform you that the website calendar stopped working this week. Dik apologises that unfortunately he can’t promise it will be working again before September as it needs thorough investigation. Don’t forget to check the lists…

Dear friends, We have been very spoilt with the weather: warm and sunny with balmy evenings to enjoy our gardens and water our plants. Our back garden is a haven for insects at the moment with the rose (second picture)…

Dear Friends, What a week it has been! It will be a while before we can all adjust to the new situation: a new government and new monarch. Let us remember them both in our prayers for they have weighty…
Dear friends, My apologies for re-sending this info but due to a hiccup I cannot be sure that my previous email reached all of you. As promised I send you the notes for this week. Also attached are the revised…

Dear friends, My apologies that this email is rather late this week, I have spent much of today enjoying the sunshine and atmosphere at Mark Sugden Best’s fundraiser for Myeloma UK. He asked the church to help by providing teas…

Dear friends, Please let everyone know who doesn’t have access to our newsletters that there is no cafe church tomorrow. Instead we will be having a joint parish service of communion at Ockley at 9.30am. This is a change to…

Dear Friends, I hope you all had a lovely Jubilee weekend and managed to see friends and family to celebrate. We had a house full of children and dogs so it wasn’t exactly restful, but certainly great fun. You will…