Extract from Diocese of Guildford “Grapevine”:
“The petition on the Downing Street website asking for cash to be removed from transactions for scrap metal is an easy way to help in the battle against metal theft from churches.
Please consider signing, if you have not already done so, and encourage others to sign up too. The theft of metal from churches from January to August 2011 had already exceeded the level of theft in the whole of the previous year, with as many as ten churches a day being targeted.
The petition is online at here.
For further advice and guidance over metal theft please visit ChurchCare.
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Here is a photo collage of Christmas events in Egham this year. They include an Open Air Nativity in the town Centre drawing a crowd of people, and the High Street Christmas Kitchen dispensing food and hospitality - both supported by other local churches alongside St John’s; and some more unusual annual events at St John's: the highly competitive men's Christmas cake competition, the popular “Strictly Teddy” concert, and something more traditional: a robed Christmas choir.
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We have received a card from Gideon (Principal of St James’ Anglican College in Birnin Kebbi, linked with Magna Carta school) with wishes and blessings for the New Year.
If you are interested in more news from Nigeria, email your Deanery Administrator (
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) for the latest reports from Gareth and Katherine Mort, who are Wycliffe Bible Translators working near Jos. They are talking about their translation work, the dubbing of the Jesus Film for Nigeria, the political situation and the latest acts of violence, but this time also about health care in Nigeria, as Katherine was delivered of a healthy baby girl on Boxing Day.
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Christ Church, Ottershaw
Sunday, 29th January 2012, 6:30pm (Rehearsal 4:30pm)
A nowadays rare opportunity to enjoy an evensong service with the traditional music and ritual.
The choir would welcome additional singers, too, for this event. Singing is suitable to all levels. As usual, all music will be provided and tea served between rehearsal and service.
For more information and to book in for singing please contact Pam Brush (Tel: 01932-872560).
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The 2012 Olympics is coming up fast and it’s coming to us! With Olympic events taking place right on our doorstep (including the Cycling, which goes through Weybridge, and the Rowing events at Eton), with thousands of athletes staying at Royal Holloway, University of London and with the Olympic Torch passing through Egham we really are right on the edge of the action here in Runnymede Deanery. All across the country, churches are getting themselves ready to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share the love of Christ and his Gospel message.
If you are interested in being part of a small team responsible for the planning and organisation of your church’s involvement and engagement with the Olympics then please contact your “More Than Gold Champion” for more information; or you can email the Deanery Administrator on
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to be put into contact with your Champion.
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Thorpe Village came alive in December with a range of church led community events and services. The Christmas Fayre in Thorpe Village Hall on Saturday 11th saw hundreds of people celebrating the festive season as Father Christmas led everyone to church in a festive procession to see the new tower lights switched-on. Over 200 sung carols by candlelight on Sunday 18th, led by a 16 strong choir, and Christmas Eve saw the church packed to the rafters with people of all ages and over 90 children for the interactive ‘Living Crib Service’ with real animals! Midnight Mass struck a more traditional note with bible readings, carols, sermon and Holy Communion and of course a hint of incense as a large congregation celebrated the birth of our Lord once more. The tower lights will be switched-on again at various points during 2012 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics. – Revd Damian Miles
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St John’s Church, Egham
Tuesdays from 10th January, 7:30pm, for nine weeks
A regular 9-week course with an additional day on 25th February.
For more details call St John’s Church Office, Egham on 01784-430964. |
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Following the many positive comments we had on the sharing of Christmas activities photos in the last newsletter here is some more of what’s been going on in the deanery churches later on in December and over the New Year. This time we have contributions from Egham, Thorpe, Chertsey and Hythe.
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There has been much activity in the local bell ringing community around Christmas and New Year. The St Peter’s Handbell Choir played in concerts, entertained the residents at Abbey Court and took part in a charity evening at the Thyme in the Tavern pub, where some of the guests had fun trying their hands on the bells: in the photo the pub owner and Revd Steve Brunn, St Peter’s ex-Curate, are giving it a go. At the eve of the year, church bells rang in 2012 in time-honoured tradition – photo: Vicar Tim joining the ringers for the New Year’s toast.
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Please pray for:
o The Supported Lodgings Franchise (currently producing a package that will enable churches across the country to deliver Supported Lodgings)
o Two young people in Supported Lodgings (one is addressing issues around self-esteem and the other is working through some financial issues)
o A young person looking for accommodation nearer to their work place in the Woking/Byfleet area to cut down on travel costs. Pray that the right opportunity arises.
o An increase in Supported Lodgings funding (waiting for outcome shortly)
o One of our young people deciding whether now is the right time to move into independent living. Pray for clarity and the right choices to be made.
Please give thanks for:
o A young person who has recently joined the Supported Lodgings Scheme and seems to be settling in really well.
o A young person who used to be in Supported Lodgings and has recently got back in touch with the host. Pray for their on-going relationship.
o Give thanks for hosts who are willing to go the extra mile for the young person who is living with them.
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The Village Centre, Victoria Street, Englefield Green
Tuesdays from 10th January, 7pm, for seven weeks
A seven-week course, finishing on Shrove Tuesday (21st February). Supper will be at 7pm each week, followed by group discussion, a DVD and more discussion, finishing at 9:30pm.
There is no charge, but voluntary contributions will be welcome. Further information from Roy (01784-435602), Rita (01784-433560) or Linda (01784-471110). |
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