Church Services at a church near you this Sunday

Church Services in the Benefice

Sunday 2nd February

On Sunday 2nd Feb, Prayer and Praise will be led by

the Milton Abbas Upper Home Group.

The theme will be Church is for Everyone.

 It  will be a very informal service followed by

cake and coffee. It starts at 6pm in the Parish rooms

next to the church at W. Whitechurch.
 It would be great to see lots of people there

so we look forward to seeing you

W. Stickland         9.00 Holy Communion (said)

                             Book of Common Prayer

                             Rev’d Alan

                    

 

W. Clenston        10.30 Matins - traditional

                            Book of Common Prayer

                            Rev’d Jimmy

 

Milton Abbas      10.30 Morning Worship

                            Informal service for all (without Holy Communion)

                            Rev’d Alan

W. Houghton       10.30 Holy Communion

                            Common Worship

                            Rev’d Marion

W. Whitechurch  18.00 Prayer and Praise – In the Parish Room by  the

                             church

                             Informal, modern service

                             Led by the Thomas home group

Stepping out in Faith - Making Christ Visible

Fourteen people from our benefice stepped forward in faith yesterday evening at St Mary's Church, Winterborne Whitechurch. Bishop Graham led the service in which they confirmed their commitment to their baptismal vows. With over a hundred people filling the church, there was a very special atmosphere. The singing in church was tremendous and the chatter in the school hall afterwards was animated and happy. Thank you to everyone for making this such a joyful occasion.

Making Christ Visible

Our Benefice mission statement has been summarised in these three words. The  churchwardens  worked to make our mission statement shorter and achievable for our six parishes. With ‘Making Christ visible’ as our mission statement, we need to think beyond the beautiful church buildings and ensure that Christ is present in our communities through our actions and behaviour. Is this achievable? I believe so, and I was particularly encouraged by the fourteen people who made the decision to be confirmed by Bishop Graham last Wednesday at St Mary’s, Whitechurch.

Thomas Roberts

Su Roberts

George Townsend

Amanda Valentine

Jessica Valentine

Molly Gardiner

Grace Ritchie

Michael Trevett

Alison Trevett

John Close

Sue Close

Samuel Mullen

John Gregory

Katherine Gregory

Please pray for them as they step forward in faith!

Alan

Church Services at a church near you this Sunday

Church Services in the Benefice

Sunday 26^th January

W. Whitechurch   9.00 Holy Communion (said)

                             Book of Common Prayer - traditional

                             Rev’d Alan

                              17.00 Lovely Cake 

                             especially for parents and children 

                              Rev’d Sue                         

 

Milton Abbas       10.30 Holy Communion

                            Common Worship

                            Rev’d Alan

W.Stickland        10.30 All Age Morning Worship

                            Informal service for all (without Holy Communion)

                            Rev’d Sue

 

 

Turnworth           18.00 Evening Prayer

                            Book of Common Prayer

                            Rev’d Marion

Church Services at a church near you this Sunday.

Church Services in the Benefice

Sunday 19^th January        
          

W.Stickland        10.30 Holy Communion

                            Rev’d Alan

 

W. Whitechurch  10.30 All Age

                             An informal service for all, with old and new
                             hymns and songs

                            Jenny G

Milton Abbas       18.00 Evening Prayer

                              Book of Common Prayer - Traditional

                            

                              Rev’d Marion

Our flooded valley

Photograph taken by John Close