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Serving Crawley in Worth, Pound Hill, Maidenbower and Forge Wood
Rector Fr Michael Boag [email protected] 01293 882229
Associate Vicar Revd Sarah Upchurch [email protected] 01293 524804
Assistant Priests Revd Canon Roger Brown 01293 520454
Revd Gordon Parry 07802 432398
Our regular services are shown below; a calendar at the back of this magazine details special services,
groups and events happening throughout the next two months.
’, ’,
Sundays 08.00 Holy Communion
(Book of Common Prayer, 1662)
10.00 Sung Eucharist
(Common Worship)
10.00 1st,, 2nd, and 3rd Sundays -
Eucharist and Sunday School
10.00 4th Sundays Child- friendly Eucharist
Tuesdays 10.30 Eucharist
Wednesdays 15:00 Messy Church at St Barnabas’ 26 June, 17 July and 25 September
Thursdays 10.30 Eucharist
You can also join us at:
12 June, 10, July and 11 Sept 15:15 Messy Church in Maidenbower
And here’s what’s happening in the café each week:
‘ Tuesdays 10.30 - 12.00 Pop in for a cake and a drink
Thursdays 14.00 - 16.00 Knit and Natter -bring any crafts to do
Fridays 10.30 - 12.30 Pop in for a cake and a drink
12.30 Lunches – please prebook tickets (£6.50) by calling 0300 111 8150
Saturdays 10.30 - 12.00 Pop in for a cake and a drink. Market on the first Saturday each month
If you have a Baptism, Wedding or general
enquiry, please call the office on 0300 111 8150 or
email [email protected]
To contact Fr. Michael, please phone 01293
882229 Tuesday to Sunday or email him at
To contact Revd Sarah, please phone 01293
524804 Tuesday to Sunday or email her at
To contact Revd Gordon, phone 07802 432398.
You can also find up to date information here:
CLERGY SERVING THE PARISH ........................................................................................................ 2
REGULAR SERVICES ............................................................................................................................. 2
CONTACT US........................................................................................................................................ 2
A NOTE FROM YOUR ED .................................................................................................................. 4
THE VOICE OF THE VICAR .............................................................................................................. 4
TIMES PAST ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Hand Made Opera .............................................................................................................................. 5
Easter Flowers..................................................................................................................................... 5
Church Mouse’s Easter ..................................................................................................................... 5
St Nicholas’ Circle .............................................................................................................................. 7
Our Scouts celebrate St George’s Day .......................................................................................... 8
From the Bell Tower ......................................................................................................................... 8
The Easter Team (and others) ......................................................................................................... 8
A View from a Pew ............................................................................................................................ 9
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PARISH? ....................................................................................... 10
APCM.................................................................................................................................................. 10
PCC ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
St Nicholas’ Committee / St Barnabas’ Committee .................................................................. 11
Peace, Love and Reconciliation .......................................................................................................... 12
Encouraging others ............................................................................................................................... 13
Six Word Stories / Prayers ............................................................................................................. 14
We are so Lucky, Lucky, Lucky ......................................................................................................... 16
Parish Projects .................................................................................................................................. 17
Book Reviews ........................................................................................................................................ 19
A Home Group, what is it? ................................................................................................................. 22
St Nicholas’ – a Roman Villa? ............................................................................................................. 23
#trendingchurch .................................................................................................................................... 24
The Hangout ...................................................................................................................................... 24
From the Ordinand’s Dog .............................................................................................................. 24
Pound Hill Toddlers / Baptisms ..................................................................................................... 25
Marvellous Messy ............................................................................................................................. 28
USEFUL NUMBERS .............................................................................................................................. 30
June, July, August, Sept CALENDAR ................................................................................................ 31
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Thank you for the kind words I received after the last mag came out. I hope you all find
something of real interest in this bumper edition for the summer. If you have already been away,
you can catch up on what you have missed and there are plenty of upcoming events to entertain you. There are some
really exciting plans for both churches, which will require some serious fund-raising, but leave a fantastic legacy for the
following generations. Our Church Mouse has found a few fascinating ‘fillers’ as well as some well-researched articles.
Thinking even more about the future Fr Michael and I are trying to help save the planet by encouraging people to look
carefully where they throw their rubbish and to look for more recyclable alternatives. Oasis may break down by about
25% in the correct landfill situations, but that is about as good as it gets, so therefore I keep any oasis I use as wet as
I can and I re-use it until it falls apart – still not the best, so now I am going to think hard about how I can do my arch
arrangements for Harvest …oooh I already have an idea, trials will happen during the summer!! In the meantime, make
a cuppa, take a break and enjoy a good read.
Sue x
It is amazing what a
little bit of sunshine can do. It makes the
flowers grow and
bathes everything in
golden sunlight and
somehow our hearts
are lifted.
We can sit in the
garden and eat and
socialize; we can
spend more time
outside with longer
daylight hours. This is good for us as we become
closer to nature. We exercise more and make
Vitamin D. This is all good for our well-being, both
physically and mentally.
There is something I find fascinating about people
who are happy to be in their own skin and seem to
be fully alive and enjoying life. Most of these people
seem to be children! Children who are loved are
free and unhindered by doom and gloom. They are
not worried about how their bodies look, nor tired
and lethargic.
Children can teach us so much; when they ask
questions we are challenged. Their lack of
inhibitions can help us to be honest and open about our thoughts about the rules and constraints that
we create for ourselves in church and society.
In the Corinthians 13 passage about love the
apostle Paul says; “When I was a child, I spoke like
a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.
When I became an adult, I put an end to childish
ways”. Yet in the gospel of Matthew chapter 18
Jesus says; “Truly I tell you, unless you change and
become like children, you will never enter the
Kingdom of heaven.” So, how about we set aside some time to think as
a child would! Why not go to the park and sit on a
swing, go to the beach and build sandcastles, eat an
ice cream or an ice lolly by the sea? Stop for a
moment being grown up and remember why we
are here.
Yes, we have to be grown up and sensible. We need
to be so in the care of buildings, and finances, and
relationships. But just for a moment let’s try and
catch a glimpse of our old freedom as the children
we once were. Then, who knows, we may catch a
glimpse of the Kingdom of heaven.
Dig out that bucket and spade and build a
sandcastle.
Amen. Revd Sarah
My name is Jonathan (Fleury) and I am currently a
first year ordinand (priest in
training) at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield. I am
originally from Worcestershire.
My interests include folk music,
the Book of Common Prayer,
and foreign languages. My
training involves doing a BA in
Theology, but as well as this we do placement work
in various settings including parish churches and
chaplaincies. I am very much looking forward to
spending time with you this August.
Jonathan
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TIMES PAST
Hand Made Opera (Director, Colin Baldy; Musical
Director, Andrew Macmillan) made a return visit to
St Nicholas’ on 18 May to present another
enjoyable evening of entertainment.
It was not exactly an evening of laughs however,
with two very sober pieces. The first, ‘Trouble in Tahiti’ by Leonard Bernstein is a story of
dysfunctional marriage in 1950’s American
suburbia. Bernstein said that it was based on the
marriage of his parents. Although infrequently
performed, it was engaging and thought provoking.
Traces of ‘West Side Story’ were evident, and the
whole might have benefited from an orchestra for
accompaniment.
‘Dido and Aeneas’ by
Purcell is more well-
known and deservedly
so, although it is
another heart-
wrenching tale (like so
much of opera). There
were strong musical
performances, notably
from Egle Nausedaite,
Juliet Telford and
Rachel Robinson.
Bella Westlake sang Dido's Lament beautifully,
although recordings by Joyce DiDonato and Emma
Kirkby have set rather high expectations.
Dear Church Mouse
Thank you for putting together such a splendid
selection of readings and music in celebration of
Eastertide.
Although we were small in numbers we certainly sung
and chatted with joy in our hearts, and shared our
wonderful bounty with delight and gusto
Thank you and Ladies for your fabulous readings, and
for taking the time to organise.
Looking forward to the next one !!!
Blessings Caroline xx
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Worth & Pound Hill Branch
March – May 2019
At the Branch Meeting in March we had a lovely lady from The Crawley Hospital League of Friends
come to talk to us about what the “Friends”
actually do.
Sharon told us about her life as a nurse in the
hospital and how when she retired she wanted to
continue to help the hospital; the best way she
could do this was to become a “Friend” and she
didn’t have to ask twice, Sharon was dragged
through the door and her feet have not touched
the floor since. There is always money to be raised
and that is what they do, constantly finding new and
different ways to raise hundreds if not thousands of
pounds to buy equipment for the various
departments and wards within the hospital, right
down to what we would call essential pieces of life
saving items and equipment. So next time you are
either in the hospital or see a collection tin or are
offered a raffle ticket by the Friends of Crawley
Hospital give generously as it could be the piece of
equipment they buy that could save your life!
We did not know half of what or why the League
of Friends do what they do but we now know how
important it is.
April brought us another
Speaker, this time a
gentleman, Peter Bower,
from the charity that
looks after Glaucoma
sufferers, their relatives
and carers. The charity
‘iga’, is based in Ashford,
Kent and there is always
someone to speak to on
the phone about the
disease, how it is effecting you and your family, how
to use the special eye drops you are given if you are
diagnosed with the disease and what ‘aids’ are
available. We were shown pictures of how the sight
changes if you have glaucoma and it really brings
home how difficult life can be for a sufferer. We
were given information leaflets to help those we
know who have been diagnosed, and ourselves to understand more about the sort of help on offer
from the charity.
We do not always have a speaker but when we do
it is always interesting and informative, you are
welcome to join us if you think you may be
interested in the subject or any of our evenings.
The May Branch Meeting will be different as we
begin with a eucharist service followed by
refreshments and a “home-made” Quiz then a
Bring & Buy stall; more about that next time!
We will be meeting on 28 June and have our
summer outing in July, all events are advertised on
the pew sheet, if you want to join us you are more
than welcome to.
Have you seen our poster for
the Harvest Afternoon Tea in
September? Look out for it, we
can promise you all a treat to
be savoured and a fun
afternoon!
Joan Tick
Canon Hepplewhite, Norwich, c. 1902, an
angler, customarily kept in the font minnows
supplied for bait by choirboys.
Our April talk was from Bill Gage on the ‘South
Region’ (not Southern!) Railways and their history.
This encompassed their building, their growth
across the area, and the exciting opportunities it
brought to the cities for things like fresh milk.
Inevitably, there was also their decline with the
introduction of road networks and buses which
went through the towns while the railway stations
were only on the outskirts. There were some
pretty gruesome photos and stories of trains that
crashed, as well as work that went on to improve
the safety across the network. This included the
story of one man who had saved a train from
crashing by moving forward and stopping a train
that had no driver, for which he was awarded
several shillings and a watch! The large collection of
pictures was fascinating and included one of
Brighton Station where one of our members
recognised an advertisement for the company for
which his relative worked. They also included
pictures of railway engines named after the stations
along the network, including the ‘Three Bridges’.
The practice of naming trains after stations was
discontinued after it was discovered that customers
were getting on the carriages of the engine named
‘Three Bridges’, expecting to go to Three Bridges even though the train was going on a completely
different route.
On 2 May the St
Nicholas’ Circle
enjoyed a talk by
Matthew Jones, the
Assistant County
Archivist, about the
West Sussex Record
Office.
In a clearly presented and well-illustrated talk,
Matthew described the organisation and scope of
the Record Office.
The collection
covers an amazing
breadth of records,
from churches and
schools to voluntary
organisations and
the Royal Sussex
Regiment; the earliest document is dated AD 870.
With over 8 miles of shelving it is a fascinating
resource.
Much of the talk focused on records local to
Crawley and there were surprising and humorous
stories. Matthew particularly focused on Mark
Lemon, one of Crawley’s most famous residents.
Use of the Record Office is free and appointments
are not necessary; simply turn up during opening
hours with the necessary identification (see the
website). It is worth noting that the online
resources, including access to ancestry.com and
find-my-family.co.uk (quite expensive to use as an
individual, but free through the Record Office), are
also available free at the Crawley Library. Within
the next 18 months all the baptism, marriage and
burial registers will also be available online from
one of these two websites.
A thoroughly informative, entertaining and
enjoyable evening.
On Thursday 6 June we have our usual bring-and-
share evening and look forward to meeting as many members and non-members as possible. If you
don’t cook please come anyway; there is always
plenty of food. If you are able to bring a raffle prize,
then please do. Doors open at 19.30 for 20.00. July
and August are our traditional two-month break
and we will return again in September when Delia
Taylor will be talking on the impact of World War
One on Women, which is very relevant to the
Centenary year of the end of the GreatWar.
Watch out for our 2020 programme which will
be launching soon! Max Perry & Graham Beaumont
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The bells of St Nicholas’ can normally be heard ringing on a Thursday
evening as the ringers practise their Grandsire Doubles, Cambridge
Minor and Plain Bob Minor, to name just a few methods. All was silent
on Thursday 9 May, however, as the ringers held their annual dinner at
the Parson's Pig in Pound Hill. A table of 23 of us tucked into delicious
food from a choice of traditional pub grub and Indian fare. We were
pleased to be joined by Fr Michael and Revd Sarah. The staff of the
Parson's Pig looked after us extremely well, handing us possibly the
longest bill any of us had ever seen at the end of the meal! An excellent
evening was had by all.
Judy
From an early initiative by the Mothers’ Union and over 26 years, Malcolm Booker has collected and
delivered food gifted through the bright blue ‘MU’ boxes at the back of St Nicholas’ and in the Pastoral
Centre for St Barnabas’, for the Easter Team. We now need a replacement volunteer for this simple, but
rewarding, role.
At the time of Harvest each year, Malcolm has ‘teamed up’ with Joan Tick to jointly allocate food donated
at both churches for the Easter Team and Crawley Open House, divided equally.
However, as of April 2019, the Easter Team, Crawley Open House and St Vincent de Paul (for Crawley
and local Roman Catholic churches), have decided to combine their efforts and operate a central food
bank, pooling their gifted food resources throughout the whole of the year; an interesting and sensible
development. Joan Tick and Malcolm Booker
On Sunday 28 April, the closest Sunday to St
George’s Day, the 4th Worth Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, along with their leaders and
families, gathered in St Nicholas’ - some 278 of
them - for a joyous and uplifting service that
seems set to become an annual event.
A visit to Westminster Abbey to celebrate Our Lady of Walsingham was a wonderful experience, from the
moment of entering the Abbey.
Worshiping in the place where kings and queens have been crowned, married and buried felt special; add to
this a truly magnificent festival to celebrate the Mother of our Lord and all Nations, “Our Lady of
Walsingham”. It was inspiring.
The music before the service played by Alexander Hamilton with works by Nicholas de Grigny and Johann
Sebastian Bach set the tone for the whole morning. To the Walsingham pilgrimage hymn, the choir, clergy
and the Guardians of the Walsingham Shrine, holding aloft the Image of Our Lady and banners, made their
way to the quire and high altar.
The Dean of Westminster led the service and although we sat beyond the quire, we had front row seats
thanks to wide-screen televisions placed strategically around the Abbey.
Baroness Eaton DBE DL, Guardian Emerita of the Holy House read The Liturgy of the Word from Isaiah
7:10-14 and the choir then sang Psalm 98 - Sing to the Lord a New Song, for He has Done Marvellous Things.
Then Lay Minister Michael Dixon from St Michael and All Angels with St James, Croydon read from Galatians
4: 4-7.
Our very own Canon Anthony Ball read the Gospel of St Luke 1: 26-38. This was
followed by the Sermon from The Right Reverend Phillip North; preaching about
inequality, low esteem and poverty, and living in a time where anger, deadlock and soul-
searching predominate. While we seem to spend much time apologising for our
country’s past sins, we mock our democracy and deride our politicians. Our Lady of
Walsingham is making a comeback, bringing hope to all who feel helpless in the face of
a world gone mad with extinction and fear. Mary is here to bring us to Jesus; if we follow we help to heal our Nation. (Full sermon available on Abbey website).
Receiving the Sacrament was achieved with little fuss considering the size of the congregation. The final
hymn Ye who Own the Faith of Jesus was followed by
the Dismissal and Blessing by the President. We all
stood to sing the Easter Hymn, Joy to Thee, O Queen
of Heaven: Alleluia.
It was a real privilege to attend this service. To hear
Eamon Duffy present a lecture on the history of
Walsingham in an easy humorous manner was not the
end. We were allowed to visit shrines and chapels not
normally open to the public. What can I say? Magical!
Liz Gallagher
Evensong was
scheduled for
5.00pm in the
Quire, sung by the
choir of
Westminster
Abbey. The
preacher was The Most Reverend Fisichella, President
of the Promotion of the New Evangelisation. It was
good to meet up again with Reverend Canon Anthony
Ball, our previous Rector at St Nicholas’, who kindly
arranged for us to be seated in the choir stalls for the
service. It was a perfect ending to a most interesting
and memorable day for the Festival of Our Lady of
Walsingham. Margaret Spurgeon
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In September we are going on
pilgrimage to the Shrine of our
Lady of Walsingham in north
Norfolk, joining a tradition spanning
nearly a thousand years.
Walsingham is a place of healing and prayer, of
refreshment and inspiration and draws pilgrims from
all over the UK and overseas. For those who are
unfamiliar with the story of Walsingham, do have a
look at www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk
We will be travelling north on Monday 9 September,
stopping off in Cambridge for lunch and a visit to
Great St Mary’s, staying at the Shrine for two nights
(full board and delicious food!), returning home on
Wednesday 11 September. Places are limited, so
please sign up now; see Liz Gallagher.
Going on pilgrimage is not like going on retreat, it is
much more sociable; ‘prayer and party’!
MINUTES of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Parishioners and the
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
on 24 April 2019 at St Barnabas‘ Church
Fr Michael opened the meetings with prayers.
Forty parishioners attended with 17 apologies.
Meeting 1: Annual meeting of Parishioners
2 churchwardens were elected by unanimous vote:
Sheila Dring (St B) and Gerald Sandwell (St N)
Meeting 2: Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Minutes of 2018 APCM were approved following
a minor amendment.
Sides people were elected.
Reports:
The Electoral Roll: following revision in March
2019, now stands at 202.
Financial Statements: details are contained in
the Annual Report.
Tony Chamier, Treasurer, attended and was on
hand to answer queries. Max Perry, who was
Treasurer for part of last year, made some
observations about the Annual Report and
submitted comments and questions for the PCC
to consider. Fr Michael thanked him for these and
for his work.
Safeguarding: in the absence of Noreen
Oxlade, Safeguarding Officer, whose apologies
have been received, her report is on display in
both churches and has been submitted to the
Diocese. The child protection DBS has been increased for volunteers.
Annual Report: this was praised by Fr Michael
who expressed his thanks. He thanked Elizabeth
Whyman for a wonderful job. He also thanked all
volunteers for all the splendid work they have
done over the last year; especially Messy church
and the cleaners who keep our churches looking
lovely. A special thanks to Sue Perry, Tony
Chamier and Sheila Dring for all their hard work
this last year, and also the Churchwardens and
Deputy Wardens.
Fabric and Goods: these seem to be in in good
order for both churches. Work is in progress to enhance both churches.
Elections: the following were elected
Two Deputy Wardens were appointed: St
Barnabas’ Phyl Pennell, St Nicholas’ Colin Smith
PCC Members/Trustees: St Nicholas’ (for 3 years) Joan Tick and David Anderson
Deanery Synod: deferred
Appointments: Independent Examiner, Suzanne
Stass
A.O.B.
Parish Giving: The Treasurer explained how
this could benefit our Parish and he let everyone
know about forms left in churches for
parishioners to subscribe.
Passion Play: Linda Richardson introduced a
tour to the Oberammergau Passion Play. If any
parishioner is interested she is happy to discuss
this tour.
Growing Attendance: Sundays have increased
with a growing younger generation. Weekdays
have grown considerably, especially the newly
introduced healing services. The introduction of a
youth group and Messy church could bring us a
youthful congregation,
Improvements to Churches: This has been
made possible by grants, endowments, charitable
trusts and generous personal donations; together
with hard work by all involved.
Fr Michael and Rev Sarah reported that the
Easter services in both churches had been well
attended with record numbers at Eastertide. The
Saturday Vigil service at St Nicholas’ was
particularly well attended.
The meetings closed with prayers. The next
APCM is on 25 March 2020 at 19.00
The new PCC met immediately after the APCM. The following
were elected unanimously:
Vice Chairman: Gerald Sandwell; PCC Secretary: Liz Gallagher;
Treasurer: Tony Chamier;
Standing Committee: Ann Lane and David Fry.
Next PCC Meeting: 5 June 2019 at 19.30 in Pastoral Centre.
The St Nicholas’ Church Committee met on 30 April 2019. Formal business was concluded, including an
agreement to review the Terms of Reference.
The current projects at St Nicholas’ were reviewed and all seems to be progressing well. The work on the
roof and spire should shortly commence and grant applications are in hand to secure further funds for the
other projects. The next main event will be an Open Meeting on 15 May, 19:00 in the Church, to present
the plans and solicit views from the congregation and the wider public. Posters will be prepared to
advertise the event.
The Parish’s social media presence was discussed. We are thought to be doing well, but there are always
things we can do better.
Future planned and potential events were discussed; watch the Pewsheet and Magazine for
announcements. It was also noted that The Hangout, our new youth club, had made an encouraging start
and looks to be a success.
A good-humoured and productive meeting. The Committee will next meet on 9 July.
Graham Beaumont
’ St Barnabas’ Committee met on 8 May. We
rejoiced that we have more children attending
Sunday School and there was discussion about
how to provide for the children week by week
and over the summer holidays. Training may be
offered and provided for younger members of
the congregation to become Servers.
Regarding hiring of the Church Hall, we
discussed a recent incident after a booked party,
and we will strictly review our hiring policy and
procedure to ensure the future safety and
wellbeing of our neighbouring residents.
Much of our time was spent looking at and
reviewing the concept plans drawn up by
Cowan Architects for the proposed levelling of
the floors through St Barnabas’ Church and
Complex, and associated redevelopment of the
Pastoral Centre. Plans can be viewed at St
Barnabas’; please do ask.
Revd Sarah
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On Easter Sunday, arguably the most sacred and
significant day in the Christian calendar, Christian
communities around the world were appalled by
the bombing of three churches, Roman Catholic and Protestant, in separate locations in Sri Lanka
- Negombo, Batticaloa and Colombo - whilst
services were taking place there. Three luxury
hotels were also bombed. In total, 258
individuals were killed and at least 500 injured.
These atrocities were said by various media
commentators to be a ‘retaliation’ for the earlier
attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New
Zealand during Friday Prayers on 15 March in
which 50 were killed and at least a further 50
injured. Islamic ‘state fighters’ were declared as
the perpetrators of the Sri Lankan bombings.
Crawley was not entirely immune from the
effects of the Sri Lankan bombings. There is a
significant Sri Lankan community in Crawley and
families here lost relatives and friends.
Then, at a much more personal level for our own
Parish, flowers were left anonymously in both St
Barnabas’ and St Nicholas’ by a Muslim well-
wisher. They were accompanied by this message.
To: Christian Community in
Crawley
I am sorry that you had to
hear the horrible news from
Sri Lanka on a celebration
day and I am ashamed that
the atrocities were done by
terrorists claiming to be
Muslim.
Your Muslim neighbour.
Many who saw the flowers and their
accompanying message were greatly moved by
this most powerful gesture of love and
reconciliation. By and large, the different world
faiths represented in Crawley get on with one
anther extremely well. Our own Parish
community knows only too well that Christ’s
parable of the Good Samaritan, in its reinforcing of one of the basic commandments of our faith,
exhorts us to love our neighbours and this
includes those of other faiths with whom we
come into regular contact.
A document produced by the Church of England
Doctrine Commission ‘The Mystery of Salvation’
contains the following statement:
‘It is incompatible with the essential Christian
affirmation that God is love to say that God brings
millions into the world to damn them.’
There are many theological writings on the
subject of Christianity and its relationship with
other world faiths. Where adherents of these
different faiths live in close proximity to one
another as happens in Crawley and in many other
communities across Britain and the wider world
it is vital that we reach out to each other in love
as God has asked us so to do. The Bishop of
Chichester recently experienced this for himself
in Crawley during his Deanery visitation when he
was received as an honoured guest by the
Ahmadiyyan Muslim Community at its Noor
Mosque.
It is tragic that the mis-represented doctrine of
one religion is used as a pretext to attack and kill
members of another. In case we think that this is
a problem only encountered far away from
Britain we need to remember the bitter history
of religious conflict in Ireland, particularly
Northern Ireland, the echoes of which still
persist. Further back in history our country was
torn apart by the effects of Protestantism and the subjugation of Roman Catholicism.
‘Who is my neighbour?’ is a question that grows
in significance the more our capacity increases to
interact with people and places from all over our
world. I believe that we are increasingly adept at
welcoming those we do not initially recognise
into our church community and both Fr. Michael
and Sarah, with others, have led by superb
example.
By that simple and
moving message
accompanying the
flowers left in our
churches at
Eastertide we should
be encouraged to
demonstrate that
love of neighbour
can conquer our
differences and
enable us to live in
harmony with one
another – as Christ
wishes us so passionately to do.
Revd Gordon Parry
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Saving our planet Many will know that I have been
waging a battle at St Nicholas with
regard to the bins! We have three
bins, as do many of us in the parish,
however, either some of us or the
visitors (who may have different
recycling in their parishes) are
getting things wrong. On 29 April
we tried putting up a new sign on
the middle red top bin.
By the afternoon this was in the
green bin
and by Thursday this was in the
red top bin.
If we don’t put the right things in
the correct bin the council will stop collecting. How can people think
that oasis can be recycled or that a
sponge and pots belong in the
green bin???
Here are photos of
items that I have
moved in May –
there was more but I
didn’t have my phone
every time.
Surely the answer
cannot be to stop
having the recycling
bins altogether?
Next I shall try
RUBBISH
PAPER
PLANTS
very large on the
relevant bin.
I await your
ideas………
Sue
Whether you are a person (to keep it politically
correct) of few words, or more or (like me) of
many, perhaps you will find a few to resonate
with here. On Easter Sunday Fr Michael offered
us a suggestion that St Luke’s 6 word story might
be ‘They did not find the body’. He then
encouraged us to think of what our life stories
could be in 6 words. I came up with ‘Family and
friends, I am blessed’
Here are the ones which have been sent in so far
– this is not closed, please send in more!
Love, makes the world go round
Family first followed by firmer faith
Be positive, be thankful, be encouraging
Shy child. Inquisitive adult. Many blessings.
Tries to help others. Often thwarted.
We are looking at producing a parish prayer
book – here are a couple to get you thinking the
first written by Jane Austen and one by someone
who prefers anonymity – please send in yours (let
me know if you do not want your name published).
O God,
help us to think humbly of ourselves,
to consider our fellow human beings with kindness,
and to judge all they say and do
with the same consideration and love
which we ourselves would like from them.
Amen
We thank you Lord for those among us who are
generous of spirit, who wrap us in their love and treat
us with kindness and understanding.
We also pray for those who try their best in all things
and those who acknowledge where they fall short.
We especially bring before you those who are fearful
of change and those who need compassion, tolerance
and forbearance in their dealings with others. Grant
us all inner reflection and the judgement to see things
in perspective so that they may appreciate the
opinions and efforts of all.
We are all fallible and need your guidance to help
make the best of our lives - for our own sakes, the
sake of those we encounter and the sake of your son
Jesus Christ who died for us. Amen
Aaron Blore, the Tysull, Staffs, verger, c.
1828, tickled awake feminine sermon-dozers
with a fox’s tail hung from a fishing-rod but
rattled the heads of men and youths with a
small mallet attached to a window pole.
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Have you ever paused to think how lucky we are as a parish? We have, not one, but two splendid churches!
Our churches are very different in architectural style, and to a lesser extent in tradition, but they complement
each other well.
You will have realised that Church Mouse is extremely fond, indeed fascinated, by St Nicholas’. He has
written in the Magazine quite frequently about the architecture and the Anglo-Saxon background. It is an
exceptional building which deserves to be better known. It is a place which breathes the continuity of
Christian worship, in much the same form, for over 1,000 years. St Nicholas’ has a spiritual and meditative
atmosphere; a calm holiness that is appreciated not only by the congregation but also by many casual visitors.
That people from far and wide come and sit quietly in the church attests to its witness as a centre of the
Christian community in Worth over the centuries. I think that we all know how lucky we are to have St
Nicholas’.
But the special status of St Nicholas’ means that some value St Barnabas’ rather less, and that is a mistake.
When Church Mouse started to attend the weekday services at St Barnabas’ he rather expected to ‘miss’
the glories of St Nicholas’. But on the contrary he found an equally valid, although different, experience at St
Barnabas’. In many ways the church is unremarkable. It gets no specific mention in ‘Pevsner’ (Buildings of
England: Sussex) although this may well be remedied later this year; within Pound Hill only the White Knight
pub gets an entry. The churches in the neighbourhoods are “without exception so far either uneventful or
more often mannered and contorted, with odd spikes and curvy roofs.”
But this is to undervalue St Barnabas’. Although created as a multipurpose hall, its conversion into a sole-
use church is remarkably successful. It is an open and inclusive liturgical space with a chancel that is only
subtly distinct from the nave. The long curving chancel step allows communicants to gather together around
the altar fostering sharing and inclusivity. The windows permit glimpses of traffic passing on Worth Road,
and pedestrians and buggies passing through the grounds. It is a church firmly set in the local community and
demonstrably part of the life of that community. St Barnabas’ has a simplicity and an honesty untainted by a
long history and we should appreciate it as a, perhaps simple, but effective modern church.
I have only one controversial suggestion – and I suspect that I am about to upset somebody (sorry) – and
that is the curious pink in which the chancel and ceiling is painted. To my mind it is the colour of Elastoplast
or old-fashioned corsetry. It is not even ‘Comper Pink’, a deep rose red typical of Comper churches, or even
‘Baker-Miller Pink’, a colour shown to reduce violence in a correctional facility in Seattle. Perhaps when St
Barnabas’ comes to be redecorated, the Architect can advise.
So, we are very lucky; two churches with different styles and traditions. Naturally, worshippers attend the
church where they feel more comfortable, and that is fine. But this should not lead to tribal adherence to
one particular church building. We are all members of the one Church in Worth, Pound Hill, Maidenbower
and Forge Wood; we just happen to have two contrasting churches. We are indeed lucky.
Church Mouse
Following on from the report in the last magazine the architect, Jonathan Cerowski and Sarah Goad, senior
architectural technician, visited St. Barnabas’ on 8 April. They made measurements and took photographs round the
site.
On 25 April Revd Sarah, David Fry and myself visited Jonathan and Sarah at their offices in East Grinstead to meet
and discuss proposals from data they had
gathered from their visits to St Barnabas’.
Following discussion it was agreed that we
would bring the plans back to St. Barnabas’
for further discussion and consultation with
others.
Discussion of the plans took place with St
Barnabas’ Church Committee on 8 May;
meeting was held at the Pastoral Centre on
Sunday 12 May to present the concept plans
prepared by the Architect for
improvements to St Barnabas’ and
Centre (PC). They were greeted with
enthusiasm. It was agreed that we suggest
some change to the plans but that we do
proceed by asking the architect to submit an
informal application to the DAC (Diocesan
Advisory Committee).
There are essentially three elements to the project. The first is to raise the floor of the lower area of the PC and
remove the ramp and railings, so that a level area accessible, including by wheelchairs, from the porch will be
created. There will also be some minor improvements to the kitchen area, and some further suggestions about this
were also raised.
The second element is to address the
entrance to St Barnabas’ by lowering
the floor of the narthex so that it is
level with the nave. This will create a
step-free access into the church,
through into the nave, and along into
the corridor to the hall. A new
entrance lobby would also be created
which would give more prominence to
the main entry to the church.
Finally, the chapel and access to the
basement would be improved. The concept plan provides for an additional staircase down to the basement created
at the altar end of the chapel. However, an alternative
suggestion employing the existing stairway yet providing full-
height access to the basement was also proposed.
The concept plans are available for inspection and further
comments should be directed to Revd Sarah, David Fry, or
myself as soon as possible. The architect asked us for
feedback by 20 May for him to prepare the informal
application for submission to the DAC by mid June.
Following their feedback we can prepare detailed plans,
costings, and grant applications and submit a formal
application to the DAC.
Thanks again to the Co-op for choosing us as one of their
charities, and thanks go to those of you who keep spending
in the Co-op. You have already helped us raise £1,600. This
link with the Co-op lasts until October so please do keep on shopping there!
Phyl Pennell
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A Public Meeting was held in St Nicholas’ on Wednesday 15 May to present the concept plans for the current
portfolio of projects at St Nicholas’. The Architect, Jonathan Cerowski, was present as were representatives of
the tree surgeons.
There are similarly three elements to
the proposed work at St Nicholas’. The
first concerns the approach to the
church. Following detailed advice from
the Arborilogical Consultants, the trees
are considered to be at the end of their
life and are dangerous. They need to be
removed. This will then permit the path
to be replaced, in its current position,
but with a more suitable surface and
even gradient, which is also slip
resistant, and will greatly improve
access for the less able and wheelchair
users. A handrail may be provided.
Replanting of the trees will be reviewed
once this work has been completed.
The second element is replacement of
the perimeter path around the church,
with a similar surface, and the creation of the Memorial Garden in the area to the South-East of the present
graveyard, with planting of native
trees and a meandering circuit of
pathways and benches around the
area.
Finally, there are proposals to level
the entry into the church and, taking
the area below the gallery, provide a
disabled toilet to the South, with
possibly a chair store, and a small
kitchenette to the North. This
aspect of the proposals is still subject
to development.
The proposals were generally welcomed, although there
were a range of helpful comments, especially about the
proposed kitchen area. There were no strong
objections. The Architect will work with others to
further develop the project with a view to shortly
submitting a formal application to the DAC, planning
requests to the local authority, and grant applications to
match the funds already donated.
An exciting time for both the churches in our Parish!
Graham B
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THE SHACK by Wm Paul Young (Hodder & Stoughton, 2008)
It is only through the kindness of friends that I have now caught up with
this book and I am extremely grateful to them. I can say that it is a book
which I can very highly recommend.
It is difficult to discuss this book without providing some spoilers. So, if
you really want to read it, fully fresh, then stop reading this now; but do
go and read ‘The Shack’! I won’t reveal the twist at the end.
The story centres around Mack, a fairly normal honest family man, who
experiences the nightmare of the abduction and murder of his youngest
daughter while he and his children are on a camping trip. Some time later,
still struggling to adjust to this event, he receives a mysterious note
inviting him back to the remote scene of the child’s murder and signed
‘Papa’ which is his wife’s name for God. When the opportunity arises,
and very sceptical, he decides to go, and meets three people: Elousia, a
large, warm black woman (Papa), Jesus, a young man who happens to be
good at carpentry, and Sarayu, a rather ethereal New Age woman. He
has, of course, encountered the Trinity. Later he also meets Sophia who
is the personification of God’s wisdom.
An amazing weekend follows in which Mack’s eyes are opened to the
wonders of God’s eternal world and the processes of healing, redemption and forgiveness are worked out.
Much of this is through conversations between Mack and the other characters but also through activities in
which they engage, including some amazing food prepared by Papa.
If I have a criticism, it is that much of the plot is rather predictable and some a little facile. Given that Mack
has some background in theology he sometimes seems rather naïve or obtuse. BUT, that aside, it is a brilliant
and accessible presentation of some very complex theological topics, including the problems of evil and pain,
the need for redemption, and the wonderful limitless scope of God’s love. You address these topics without
fully realising that you are doing so. For me, one great insight was the role of the Trinity and its fundamental
role in illustrating the expression of love among the three interdependent persons. I now glimpse why we
need it!
There is also a film (which I have yet to see). You may need a box of tissues, but do give this book a try. I
am confident that you will find it instructive and faith-affirming, but also very enjoyable.
100 Churches 100 Years Edited by Susannah Charlton, Elaine Harwood and Claire Price
2019, Batsford, for the Twentieth Century Society
This beautifully illustrated book will delight anyone interested in new
churches of the twentieth century. It covers 100 churches built after 1914,
each described and illustrated. All my favourites are there: Scargill Chapel
(George Pace), St Matthew, Perry Beeches and St Paul’s, Bow Common
(both Maguire and Murray). Even Crawley gets an entry with St Francis and
St Anthony (Goodhart-Rendel) and also the Abbey Church of Our Lady
Help of Christians (‘Worth Abbey’; Francis Pollen). There are chronological sections, then features on specific architectural practices and on stained glass
and fittings.
A feast of a book!
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Harvest Afternoon Tea including a
Harvest Hamper Raffle
in aid of Mothers’ Union Projects
Saturday September 14th
3.00pm Pastoral Centre.
£5.00 per person. Tickets available in advance from
Mary Fry - 01293 410383 or
Joan Tick – 01293 884695 or
please speak to a Mothers’ Union member.
Raffle tickets ….. £1
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It is a group of people who gather
together usually in someone’s home to
study, pray and build community.
This is not something new, Christians have
been meeting together in homes to practise
their religion for over two thousand years. It is well recorded that communities of believers
sprang up in many cities around the Mediterranean region. The Book of Acts in the New
Testament testifies to the fact that St Paul wrote letters to these groups and in some cases, he
visited their homes to worship with them.
At present we have four groups in our Parish, meeting together mid-week, to study, pray and
share fellowship. Two groups meet fortnightly, one group meets weekly and one meets every
three weeks; of these, two meet in the evenings and two during the day.
The range of study methods varies from group to group: for example a published course,
reading and discussing a Christian book, or an independent study of The Bible. The aim is to
deepen our relationship with God and each other, to grow in love, fellowship and the
knowledge of Jesus the Son, the Father and the Holy Spirit - always supporting each other
through faith, love and prayer.
If you would like to join a Home Group please be encouraged by your faith and get in touch.
Linda Eells [email protected]
Caroline Formby [email protected]
Margaret Jennings [email protected]
Joan Tick [email protected]
Two beautiful pictures to
remind us what it’s all about.
The one on the left was
commissioned by one of our
previous clergy for the room
used for communion
services at Maidenbower
Day Centre. It is a
representation of holy
communion, depicting the
chalice and the bread and
made by Barbara Winstanley.
The one on the right was
painted by Bob Sulley and
put on display in the church
at his funeral last April.
Sheila Sellar captured the
reflection of the church
window.
No, don’t get too excited; we haven’t discovered a Roman villa at Worth, at least not yet! However,
Church Mouse has come to understand that the basic form of Christian churches, and especially St
Nicholas’, Worth, is actually that of a fairly grand Roman house. You perhaps knew this, but Church
Mouse didn’t.
Over the course of several hundred years there was naturally some variation in the plan of Roman houses,
but one of the standard plans was quite common, especially in the later Roman period. You entered into a
hall (vestibulum) which then led into a large pillared area (the atrium), often open to
the sky, and with a tank or pond at its centre. This where visitors, waiting for an
audience with the villa-owner, would gather. At the opposite end to the entrance,
often up a few steps, was another room open to the atrium (the tablinum) which is
where the visitors would be received. At either side of the tablinum were low walls
or screens (alae) to allow slaves to come and go, or advisors to listen in on the
conversation. In the grandest houses there
might also be an exedra with an apsidal end as at
the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii (see above
left). Other rooms (porticus) and the family quarters opened off this
central area. Another example can be seen at Lullingstone (see right),
not far from us in Kent, built in the second century AD.
You may well imagine that the Early Christians met in catacombs. They
did, as evidenced by the carvings and
frescos that have survived, but
probably only in times of very active persecution. In other periods they
met in modest private homes, or in the workshops of Church members,
but as the Church grew they needed more space. When there was the
opportunity, they met in the villa of one of the more wealthy members
of the congregation. Some evidence of Christian use of a private villa
occurs at Lullingstone with a Chi-Rho painted in one of the frescos (see
left).
At the end of the Diocletian persecution around 313 AD and with the adoption shortly afterwards, by the
Emperor Constantine, of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire, Christians were able to
openly build churches which were in the form of a basilica.
A clear example is the first Basilica of St Peter in Rome
(right). The atrium turned into a baptistry and nave; the
tablinum into a chancel, and the apsidal exedra into the sanctuary. A table traditionally stood in front of the
tablinum in the Roman house – actually derived from a
chopping block outside the primitive hut from which the
villa had evolved, and this turned into the altar. The alae
became aisles and the porticus evolved into side-rooms or
transepts. The Bishop, for only a bishop celebrated the Eucharist in the Early Church, sat behind the altar,
in the position of the Roman villa-owner, and the presbyters (or elders, the forerunners of priests) were
seated around the apse where officials or advisors might previously have sat (note the stalls at either side
of our chancel).
So, when you enter St Nicholas’ you are coming into what was originally a grand Roman villa, and the plan
is surprisingly little changed in 2,000 years.
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’ I am feeling quite indignant at the moment! My
humans were assuming that
I was the instigator of the
barking competition
between myself and
Phoebe whenever we were
left on our own and
something (human, animal
or inanimate object)
invaded our territory! Fortunately, I was
vindicated when they got a
camera to check up on us
and realised it was Phoebe
that started it and not me!!
Maybe there is a lesson to be learned about not
making assumptions. Perhaps I’ll suggest it to the
Ordinand as a theme for a sermon!!
Apparently, the residential training week in
Canterbury went well and the suitcase full of
necessities (aka luxuries, depending on your point
of view) was fully utilised. The week covered
aspects of funerals, preaching, working with
children and inclusion and diversity. The
Ordinand is now nearing the end of her second
year of training with the current module on
Christian Worship going well. After that, there’s
only one more year with 8 more assignments and
copious amounts of tea to go before Ordination!
Must go... BUT I’m not going to go and bark at
the squirrel now as I’m a GOOD boy!
Have a good summer.
Shadow, the Ordinand’s Dog
The hangout, our
new Friday evening
club for those
aged between
twelve and
sixteen, started in
St Barnabas’ hall
just after Easter
and runs from
7.30pm to 8.30pm
every Friday in
term time.
On our first night,
seven youngsters,
having seen it
mentioned on
Facebook and in other advertising, came and enjoyed
playing the brand new PS4 (a kind gift from an
anonymous donor, thank you!), pool, table tennis, a
variety of board games,
craft activities and the
delights of the tuck
shop. Four weeks later
there were twenty and
we now have around
thirty signed up
members, who have
come at least once.
The club is supported
both St Nicholas' and St Barnabas’ congregations, who
enjoy the evening as much as the young people do!
Fr Michael & Rev’d Sarah
Our aim at Toddlers is to provide a variety of learning opportunities for
preschool aged children; as well as a place for adults to meet and support
each other. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, term time only,
09.00 – 11.00 in St Barnabas Church Hall, £1 per family.
Jenny 😊
We love everyone at all our services, but the following
dates will be particularly child-friendly. Come and
celebrate with us! At Barnabas’ –
the 4th Sunday of every month.
At St Nicholas’:
8 September
28 April 19 Freddie Ryan Taylor Jaxon Bruce
Nicolo Bobby James Ferrari
12 May 19
26 May 19
Ember Wren Hennessey
Amelie Anne Sandwell
Edward Shaun Houlders
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Fluffy, feathery, fun
Tops with Worth Chur
Polo Shirts £13.50
T shirt £12.50
Sweatshirt £16.50
Hoodie £18.50
Fleece £16.50
Order forms in church
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Order dates
30 June 30 Sept
1 Dec
Young People contribute to Easter at St Nicholas
Easter was a long time coming this year due to the fact
that it always follows the Paschal [Passover] full moon,
the first full moon of Spring, after 21 March. This
year that was on 19 April, so we had to wait until the
Sunday following to celebrate Easter Day.
A long time without Easter Eggs too!!
That aside, ‘what did our young people contribute to
Easter at St Nicholas’?’ I hear you ask.
Mmm… did you see our Easter Garden?
Four children helped to plant the garden and they
were encouraged by a wonderful group of mums,
grandmas, a little one not old enough to actually plant yet [but encouraged all the same] and her aunt….
…..well done one and all - it looked fantastic!
Then came Easter Day….
Three of our young people read the Lesson and prayers extremely well. They were then rewarded, with all
the other children who had behaved so well during the service: they were let loose in the churchyard for
the annual Egg Hunt.
And so with all the fun and excitement of the morning, the empty chocolate eggs reminding us of the empty
tomb, we celebrated with Christians around the world in the joy and power of the Resurrection of Jesus. ******
A little bit of Easter trivia…
Easter, the annual Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, can fall anywhere from 22 March to
25 April, Easter, as early as 22 March is very rare; the last time it happened was 1818, and the next time will
be 2285. Easter last fell on the latest date (25 April) in 1943 and will again in 2038.
Joan Tick
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I can see one!
27 April 19
Chris Loosemore & Katrina Cheeseman
11 May 19
Joshua Bird & Karen Buck
25 May 19
David Lilley & Hannah Booker
26 May 19
Alexander Braidwood & Joanna Collins
30 May 19
Daniel Kirby & Emma Brooks
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After Easter activities, we continued
with our saints, looking this time at
the life of St Paul, who started as
Saul, the tentmaker. He had an
incredible life; at first being totally
against Jesus, he soon became one of
his most ardent followers. He made
many journeys, wrote many letters
and escaped, more than once, from
the Romans and the Jews.
Sue x
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Administrator (Parish) Sue Perry
Altar Servers (St Barnabas’) David Anderson
Altar Servers (St Nicholas’) Jenny Dobson
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals Parish Office
Bellringers Neil Dobson
Bookings (Hall, Meeting Rooms, Café, Church) Sue Perry
Buildings and Facilities See Churchwardens
Children’s Society Ann Lane
Choirs (Worth Church and Festival) Alex Hiam
Church Cleaning (St Barnabas’) Jane Stanford
Church Cleaning (St Nicholas’) Jill Freeborn
Churchwardens (St Barnabas’) Sheila Dring Phyl Pennell
Churchwardens (St Nicholas’) Gerald Sandwell Colin Smith
Events Jane Stanford
Families, Youth and Children’s Work Parish Office
Fellowship Activities Joan Tick
Flower Arranging (St Barnabas’) Jane Stanford
Flower Arranging (St Nicholas’) Noreen Oxlade
Friends of St Nicholas’ Colin Smith
Giving (Donations etc) Sheila Dring
Julian Group (St Barnabas’) Don Hewerdine
Julian Group (St Nicholas’) Linda Eells
Knit and Natter Val Rudd
Magazine Sue Perry
Messy Church Sue Walshe
Mothers’ Union Mary Fry
Office (Parish) (manned or ansaphone 24/7)
Office at St Barnabas’ (not generally manned)
PCC Chair Michael Boag
PCC Secretary Liz Gallagher
PCC Electoral Roll Officer Jane Stanford
PCC Treasurer Tony Chamier
Prayer Group Linda Eells Safeguarding Officers Noreen Oxlade Social Media Elizabeth Whyman
Stewardship Officer (St Barnabas’) Stuart Sharpe
St Nicholas Circle Max Perry
Sunday School Caroline Formby
Toddlers (Tues/Thurs am) Jenny Dobson
Website Elizabeth Whyman
Weddings Parish Office
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George Bailey, a Stapleton, Westmorland, verger, c. 1776, whilst having a last look
around, was preserved from being dragged by boggles down a hole under the chancel by
providentially having picked up a page torn from the Bible in his pocket. He later became a
much sought-after anti-litter lecturer.
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If you are travelling far, we recommend that you check dates and times either on the calendar on our
website or with the office.
When? What? Where?
Tues 4 June 11.00 Home Communion, Lanehurst Gardens
Thur 6 June 20.00 St Nicholas Circle St Barnabas'
Mon 10 June 11.00 Julian Group St Barnabas'
Wed 12 June 15.15 Messy Church, Maidenbower Infants School
Wed 12 June 14.30 Pastoral Assistants’ Tea St Barnabas'
Thurs 13 June 14.30 Julian Group St Nicholas'
Tues 18 June 14.30 Prayer Group St Nicholas'
Sat 22 June 11.00 – 13.30
Summer Fair St Barnabas'
Sun 23 Jun 14.30 An Afternoon of Summer Song St Nicholas'
Wed 26 June 15.00 Messy Church St Barnabas'
Thur 27 June 19.30 MU Meeting St Barnabas'
Tues 3 July 11.00 Home Communion, Lanehurst Gardens
Sat 6 Jul 10.00 Saturday Market, St Barnabas'
Sun 7 July 15.00 Bell-ringers host Afternoon Tea Rectory Lawn
Mon 8 July 11.00 Julian Group St Barnabas'
Wed 10 July 14.30 Pastoral Assistants’ Tea St Barnabas'
Wed 10 July 15.15 Messy Church, Maidenbower Infants School
Thurs 11 July 14.30 Julian Group St Nicholas'
Sun 14 July 18.30 Choral Evensong St Nicholas'
Wed 17 July 15.00 Messy Church, St Barnabas'
Thur 18 July 13.45.00 MU Summer Outing Depart from the Pastoral Centre
Tues 6 Aug 11.00 Home Communion, Lanehurst Gardens
Wed 7 Aug 14.30 Pastoral Assistants’ Tea St Barnabas'
Thurs 8 Aug 14.30 Julian Group St Nicholas'
Mon 12 Aug 11.00 Julian Group St Barnabas'
Sun 25 Aug 18.00 Choral Evensong St Nicholas'
Tues 3 September 11.00 Home Communion, Lanehurst Gardens
Thurs 5 September 20.00 St Nicholas Circle St Barnabas'
Sat 7 Sept 10.00 Saturday Market, St Barnabas'
Mon 9 Sep 10.00 Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Mon 9 Sept 11.00 Julian Group St Barnabas'
Wed 11 Sept 15.15 Messy Church, Maidenbower Infants School
Wed 11 Sept 14.30 Pastoral Assistants’ Tea St Barnabas'
Thurs 12 Sept 14.30 Julian Group St Nicholas'
Sat 14 Sept 15.00 MU Harvest Afternoon Tea Pastoral Centre
Sun 17 Sept midnight Deadline for copy for the next mag. [email protected]
Wed 25 Sept 15.00 Messy Church St Barnabas'
Thur 26 Sept 19.30 MU Meeting St Barnabas'
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