Sorry, the 10.45 service is cancelled this morning (26th January) due to no power.

*there is a 10.30 service at St Andrews, Mirehouse

Dear All,

It is with great reluctance we have decided to cancel Drop-In at church for Friday 24th January.

Taking advice from those in the know we think it wise that you all stay safe at home where possible.

Since we opened up after the pandemic we have met EVERY Friday so we are sad that our record has had to come to an end. 

But, your safety is important to us. 

All being well we'll see you next Friday and of course there's our Sunday service* at 10.45am.

God bless and take care,

ST BRIDGET'S SOCIAL COMMITTEE 

*Jim will be leading and Davy Jones from St Andrew's will be preaching.

Tom will be on the piano

SUNDAY 1st decEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 8TH decEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Simon Walker (St. John’s) will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 15th DecEMBER 10:45AM - Morning Worship with sunday school

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 22nd decEMBER 10:45AM - morning worship

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

sunday 22nd December 6:00pm - carols by candlelight

Paul will be leading and preaching

Christmas eve (tuesday 24th December)

3:30pm - christingle

Paul will be leading and preaching

11:30pm - midnight communion

Alistair will be leading and preaching

Christmas day (Wednesday 25th December)

10:30am - all age service with communion

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 29TH decEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 5th january 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 12TH january 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 19TH january 10:45AM - communion with sunday school

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 26TH january 10:45AM - morning worship

Jim will be leading and Davy Jones (St. Andrew’s) will be preaching

carols around the piano

Thursday 12th December - 6:00pm

Our informal gathering with refreshments. Tom will be at the piano again and requests as always are much appreciated. Please bring along something to share for the refreshment table afterwards. This is not a carol service but a relaxed opportunity to join in fellowship and sing; perfect for inviting friends and neighbours along.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to the short service where we share communion. Please join us for refreshments afterwards. *Note: We will be taking a break on 24th December and 31st December.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK - MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

We hope you will join us Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (we pause on Wednesdays). We are currently reading through the book of Jeremiah and the gospel of Mark. If 8:30am is too early for you, you can always catch up by viewing online at a later time. * Note: We will be taking a break over Christmas from 23rd December. We will start again on Monday 6th January.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We continue to be open EVERY FRIDAY.  Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer. You will receive a warm welcome whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular.

friday 6th December

We have St. Bridget’s school choir from Parton visiting. They will be singing some Christmas songs and will be doing the switch on of lights.

friday 27th December

In between Christmas and New Year, we’d love to see you and share your news over a coffee with seasonal treats.

Why not come along to our next Drop-In and bring a friend?

SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 10TH novEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH act of remembrance

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 4:00pm - bereavement service

Paul will be leading and preaching (more information below)

SUNDAY 17TH novEMBER 10:45AM - communion service with sunday school

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 24TH novEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

rembrance 2024 - events

friday 8th november 10:00am to 4:00pm - day of prayer and thanksgiving

The church will be open during our regular Friday Drop-In (10:00am to Noon) and after, until 4:00pm. It will be an opportunity to view poppy displays, spend time at church in prayer, and the day itself will conclude with a short thanksgiving service from 3:50pm to which all are welcome. Any donations will be received with deep and grateful thanks to God. Our hope and prayer is to ensure that hospitality, warmth and welcome are front and centre of who we continue to be as a church that makes Jesus known to our community.

saturday 9th november 10:00am to 4:00pm

The church will be open to visitors to view poppy displays and enjoy a warm welcome and refreshments

sunday 10th november

10:45am- Morning Worship with Act of Remembrance

1:00pm to 4:00pm - The church will be open to visitors

4:00pm - Bereavement Service with candle lighting This is when we will be remembering special people who are no longer with us. This might be someone who has passed away recently or many years ago. There will be a chance to hear their names read out and find comfort from God and His promises. If you would like a name read out please contact Paul Kerry or Anne Denwood or let them know on the day. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

monday 11th november 10:00am to 12:00pm

The church will be open and we will observe a time of silence at 11:00am.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM holy communion service

We look forward to welcoming you to the short service where we share communion. Please join us for refreshments afterwards.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK - MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

We hope you will join us Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (we pause on Wednesdays). We are currently reading through the book of Jeremiah and the gospel of Mark. If 8:30am is too early for you, you can always catch up by viewing online at a later time.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We continue to be open EVERY FRIDAY.  Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer. You will receive a warm welcome whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular. Recently we have been sharing old photographs and sharing knitting, crocheting and sewing problems. 

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?.

SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER 2024

SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Alistair will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 15TH september 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP with communion

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 22ND September 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 29TH September 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Davy Jones will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION - TBA

We will be starting up again, date to be announced

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

We hope you will join us Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (we pause on Wednesdays). We are currently reading through the book of Jeremiah and the gospel of Mark.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We continue to be open EVERY FRIDAY.  Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?.

harvest 2024

SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER 10:45AM HARVEST FESTIVAL

MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER 6:00PM HARVEST SUPPER AND SALE AT THE CHURCH HALL

SERVICES IN JULY 2024

SUNDAY 7TH JULY 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 14TH JUly 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Alistair will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 21ST july 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. **Please note that our final service will be on July 16th before we stop for our summer break.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are reading through Jeremiah and 1 Peter. If 8:30am is too early for you, videos are posted and available for you to catch up.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open every Friday to share time together or have some quiet time further inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer plus great fellowship.

We often have visitors on the day;.it might be someone on holiday or someone researching a family member. We always give a warm welcome and they are soon chatting away to whoever is there. Maybe that could be you, offering a friendly welcome and sitting alongside them.

Or why not come along this week and bring a friend?

SERVICES IN JUNE 2024

SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION - FATHER’S DAY

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 30TH june 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are reading through Jeremiah and Hebrews. We will restart these Monday 3rd June. If 8:30am is too early for you, videos are posted and available for you to catch up.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open every Friday to meet and chat over hot drinks and homemade bakes.

We often have visitors on the day, especially as the warmer, longer, brighter days are with us.  Sometimes it might be someone on holiday or someone who is researching a family member. We always give a warm welcome and they are soon chatting away to whoever is there. Maybe that could be you, offering a friendly welcome and sitting alongside them.

Or why not come along this week and bring a friend?

d-day 80 commemoration

thursday 6th June from 6:00pm

The Normandy landings in 1944 was an historic operation that saw the Allied forces mount a large scale invasion of Nazi-occupied France that ultimately tipped the course of the Second World War in the Allies favour. Sadly, there were too many fatalities.

This year on the 80th anniversary we are remembering those heroes and will be taking part in RING FOR PEACE.

Our bell ringers will be ringing out for peace and will be joined by local visiting bell ringers at some point during the early evening.

Church will have special commemorative displays and we will be serving refreshments.

We welcome you all to come along from 6pm, listen to the bells, have a look around church, take time to pray, light a candle and stay for refreshments.

And, if you would like, you too can ring a bell for peace.

SERVICES IN APRIL 2024

SUNDAY 7TH APRIL 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 6:00PM - CONFIRMATION SERVICE

Paul will be leading and Bishop Rob Munro will be preaching

SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Paul Cooper will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion.

We will be taking a break on the 9th and 16th of April.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through Proverbs and 1 Thessalonians. If 8:30am is too early for you, videos are posted and available for you to catch up.

We will be taking a break between 15th and 19th April.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

A warm welcome will greet you whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular. We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Games, knitting, reading, sharing memories with photographs and much more. Lots of laughs and chatter!

If you can think of someone who might like to come to our Drop-In, why not ask them!

SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2024

SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Alistair will be leading and John Stoker will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through 2 Kings and 1 John. If 8:30am is too early for you, videos are posted and available for you to catch up.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

A warm welcome will greet you whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular. We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

shrove tuesday faith supper and quiz

6:00pm Tuesday 13th February at the church hall

Fun and fellowship for all ages

SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2023 AND JANUARY 2024

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

sunday 17th December 6:00pm - carols by candlelight

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 24TH decEMBER 10:45AM - morning worship

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

sunday 24th December 3:30pm - christingle

Paul will be leading and preaching

sunday 24th December 11:30pm - midnight communion

Paul will be leading and preaching

monDAY 25TH decEMBER 10:30AM - Christmas day all age service with communion

Alistair will be leading and preaching

sunday 31st December 10:45am - morning worship

Alistair will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 7TH JANUARY 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

sunday 14th January 10:45am - morning worship

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

sunday 21st January 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

sunday 28th January 10:45am - morning worship

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

school services

Monday 11th December 6:00pm - st. bridget’s parton

carols round the piano

thursday 14th December 6:00pm

An informal gathering with refreshments in church. Tom will be at the piano again and as always, requests are appreciated. Please bring something to share for the refreshment table afterwards

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please note that we will be taking a break and there will be no communion service on 26th December and 2nd January

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the gospels of Luke and John. If 8:30am is too early for you, videos are posted and available for you to catch up. We will take a break over Christmas from 22nd December. We will start again on Monday 8th January

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We will be open EVERY Friday in December, including the 29th. If you wish to come along and share your Christmas news, we’d love to chat over a coffee and share some seasonal treats. A warm welcome will greet you whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular. We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

mary’s tree

mary’s card

Last year, we changed ‘Mary’s Card’ to ‘Mary’s Tree’. People wrote messages on labels to hang on the tree instead of sending individual cards. This went down well and a good amount of money was sent to help war torn families in the Ukraine. We will be having Mary’s tree again this year.

We have asked Mary Starkey’s family to choose the charity for this year in memory of their mother/grandmother.

services in november 2023

SUNDAY 5TH novemBER 10:45AM- MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday School

SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP with act of remembrance

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

sunday 12th november 4:00pm - bereavement service

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 10:45AM - communion service

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday School

SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Rev Si Walker will be leading and preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of 2 Kings and the gospel of John. If 8:30am is too early for you, videos are posted and available for you to catch up.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

A warm welcome will greet you whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular. We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

bereavement service

4:00pm Sunday 12th November

This is when we will be remembering special people who are no longer with us. This might be someone who has passed away this year or maybe many years ago. There will be a chance to hear their names read out  and find comfort from God and his promises. If you would like a name read out please contact Paul Kerry or Anne Denwood or let them know on the day.

Refreshments will be served afterwards.

remembrance 2023

We will be decorating church with even more poppies than last year, if that is possible!

We are meeting from 9am on Thursday 9th November to do this.  We need as much help as we can to help with cleaning as well as hanging the poppies and arranging flowers.  Please see Anne Denwood, Anne Grierson or Mandy Wright if you are able to help or just turn up on the day.

Our plan is to open up church and invite visitors in to have a look at the displays on the following days:

10am – 3pm Friday 10th November

(10am – 12pm Drop-In)

10am – 4pm Saturday 11th November

1pm – 4pm Sunday 12th November

(10.45am Morning Worship with an Act of Remembrance)

(4pm Bereavement service with candle lighting)

Monday morning 13th November church will be open during bell practice time.

This of course will only be possible if we have volunteers to welcome visitors and offer refreshments.

We will also need some baking.

Please see Ruth.

dates for your diary

Thursday 14th December 6pm CAROLS ROUND THE PIANO

Sunday 17th December 6pm CAROL SERVICE

Sunday 24th December 3.30pm CHRISTINGLE, 11.30pm MIDNIGHT COMMUNION.

SERVICES FOR OCTOBER 2023

SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER 10:45AM - (HARVEST SUNDAY) MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday School

SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER 10:45AM- MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER 10:45AM - (CAP SUNDAY) MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday School

SUNDAY 22ND OCTOBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Alistair will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and David Rudd will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Daniel and Mark.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

A warm welcome will greet you whether it’s your first time visiting or whether you’re a regular. We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

harvest supper and sale

Monday 2nd October, 6:00pm, church hall

This will be a faith supper, so please bring along some food to share and some cash to spend. All money raised will go to Tearfund.

dates for your diary

sunday 12th November 10:45am remembrance service

sunday 12th November 4:00pm bereavement service

Friday 10th November to Monday 13th November

Church will be open for you to bring friends and family along to see the poppy displays. Times to be announced.

SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM- MORNING WORSHIP

Paul Cooper will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be a special Sunday School celebration

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and David Rudd will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

Tuesday morning communion service will be starting up again soon – date to be announced, so do check back.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Daniel and Mark.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Also it’s that time of year when we will be thinking about preparing our Hyacinths with the aim of getting at least one of them to flower in time for Christmas. We hope that you will be able to join in with this at home too.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

family picnic and games

Sunday 17th September following the morning service

Due to the road closures in July we decided to move this to Sunday 17th September after the morning service.

We look forward to this being a real celebration of church being open to all once again as we move forward.

We’ll have a bouncy castle outdoors and organised games…..just bring your own picnic!

harvest 2023

1st and 2nd October

Sunday 1st October HARVEST FESTIVAL 10:45am

Monday 2nd October HARVEST SUPPER & SALE 6:00pm at the church hall

Please bring along your gifts to the Sunday service which we will auction off on the Monday evening.

This will be a faith supper again.

More details to follow.

SERVICES FOR AUGUST 2023

SUNDAY 6th august 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 13TH august 10:45AM- MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 20TH august 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 27th august 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

* Please note that we will not be having tuesday morning communion services during the month of august

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

* WE ARE TAKING A BREAK FOR SUMMER, AND THESE WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

We often have visitors on the day, especially as the warmer, longer, brighter days are with us.  Sometimes it might be someone on holiday or someone who is researching a family member. We always give a warm welcome and they are soon chatting away to whoever is there. Maybe that could be you, offering a friendly welcome and sitting alongside them.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

services for july 2023

SUNDAY 2nd July 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 9TH July 10:45AM- MORNING WORSHIp

Jim will be leading and Nigel Gilson will be preaching

SUNDAY 16TH JUly 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP with communion

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 23rd JUly 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Alistair will be leading and preaching

sunday 30th July 10:45am - morning worship

Paul will be leading and preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

UPDATE (14 JULY:) WE ARE TAKING A BREAK FOR SUMMER, AND THESE WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to share time together or have some quiet prayer or reflection time inside church.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

We often have visitors on the day, especially as the warmer, longer, brighter days are with us.  Sometimes it might be someone on holiday or someone who is researching a family member. We always give a warm welcome and they are soon chatting away to whoever is there. Maybe that could be you, offering a friendly welcome and sitting alongside them.

Or why not come along this week and bring a friend?

Also, if you are finding it difficult getting to church on a Sunday while the road improvement works are happening, why don’t you come along on a Friday instead.

Access to church during weekend road closures

The A595 access to church will be closed again at weekends from 8am Friday night until 5am Monday morning.

We have heard that the work is going to plan so hopefully by the time the next diary is out we will be road closure free!

If you are travelling from the South -

Access will be via Rosehill and Church Brow for the weekends of 30th June-2nd July and 7th-9th July.

Otherwise it will be - arrive at the Pelican garage on the A595 and explain to the marshal that you're going to St. Bridget's church. You will be let through and will then follow the diversion down first brow through Foundry road in Parton and up to church.

If you are travelling from the North -

Arrive at the Distington roundabout (with Lakes college on your right) and turn right towards Harrington. After a few hundred meters turn left towards Distington golf course - explain to the marshal you are going to St. Bridget's church - then turn first left after the golf course to drive through Lowca and arrive at church.

Remember you don’t need a pass, you just have to say that you are going to church and they will let you through.

If you have any further queries you are able to contact the public liaison officer Stephen Tumelty on 07834 418 160 or at stephen.tumelty@aeyates.co.uk

SERVICES FOR JUNE 2023

SUNDAY 4TH JUNE 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH BAPTISM

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school (see special note below)

SUNDAY11TH JUNE 10:45AM- MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Rev Fergus Pearson will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 18th june 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP (father’s day)

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 25TH june 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

special note re: sunday 4th june 10:45am service with baptism

This Sunday we welcome Phil and Beth who are bringing along their two youngest sons Gabriel and Sebastian for baptism. They have been coming to church for a few months now and attending Sunday school. Phil is a volunteer with the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team along with Paul. The team are currently the subject of a Channel 4 documentary. We will be welcoming a camera crew at church on Sunday as they film some of the background happenings of some of the volunteers. Acceptance was sought from the wardens, the Archdeacon and Phil and Steph.

If you don’t want to be filmed, please let Ruth know. Otherwise, we will assume that you are happy to be in the background shots.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Isaiah and Matthew. We will restart these on Monday, 8th June

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to meet in a warm space and share time together.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

We often have visitors on the day, especially as warmer, longer, brighter days are with us. Sometimes it may be a visitor on holiday or someone researching a family member. All are given a warm welcome.

Lots of fellowship, laughs and chatter!

And if it’s a quiet space that you are looking for, to have time to reflect, pray, and light a candle, we have that too.

Why not come along this week and bring a friend?

friday 2nd june drop-In

We will be continuing to sew wildflower seeds. The area to the north side of the church building will be a wildflower meadow which will become known as the CORONATION GARDEN. Sewing wildflower seeds is not a hard thing to do as Jim will have done all the preparation. All you have to do is sprinkle and push them in with your foot. All are welcome to participate, and if you are looking after children in the half term, why not bring them along too!

FOODBANK DONATIONS

Many thanks for all your donations. Don’t forget you can add donations suitable for pets too.

access to church during weekend road closures

MANY OF YOU WILL BE WONDERING HOW TO GET TO CHURCH WITHOUT A PASS DURING THE ROAD CLOSURE OF THE A595 BEGINNING ON MAY 12TH AND RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 10 CONSECUTIVE WEEKENDS. AT A MEETING ON APRIL 26TH AT PARTON VILLAGE HALL STEVE MASON FROM THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY CONFIRMED ALL CHURCH ATTENDEES WOULD JUST HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO THE GATEKEEPER THEY ARE GOING TO CHURCH AND THAT THEY WILL BE LET THROUGH.

So whether you're coming from the north or south the following guidance is intended to make it as simple as possible for you. If you usually come down Rosehill I would advise joining the A595 further south and following the first instructions here...

From the South - arrive at the Pelican garage on the A595 and explain to the gatekeeper that you're going to St. Bridget's church. You will be let through and will then follow the diversion down first brow through Foundry road in Parton and up to church.

From the North - arrive at the Distington roundabout (with Lakes college on your right) and turn right towards Harrington. After a few hundred meters turn left towards Distington golf course - explain to the gatekeeper you are going to St. Bridget's church - then turn first left after the golf course to drive through Lowca and arrive at church.

If you have any further queries you are able to contact the public liaison officer Stephen Tumelty on 07834 418 160 or at stephen.tumelty@aeyates.co.uk

services for may 2023

SUNDAY 7th may 10:45AM - special coronation service

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY14TH may 10:45AM- morning worship

Jim will be leading and Nigel Gilson will be preaching

SUNDAY 21st may 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching

thursday 25th may 7:30pm - ascension day mission community service

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 28th may 10:45AM - MORNING WORSHIP - pentecost/whiit sunday

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & PRAYERS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Isaiah and Matthew

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to meet in a warm space and share time together.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Games, knitting, reading, sharing memories and much more.

Lots of laughs and chatter!

And if it’s a quiet space that you are looking for, to have time to reflect, pray, and light a candle, we have that too.

If you can think of someone who might like to come to our Drop-In, why not ask them!

* coronation drop in, 5TH may, 11:00am - JOIN US FOR a bring and share light lunch

We are inviting you to come along at 11am, with a friend.  If you are able please bring some small buffet items to share for a light lunch.  We will be having a special powerpoint presentation before we sit down for lunch.

events to celebrate the coronation of king Charles III

We would love if you were able to come along to one or all of the events below …

1. Friday drop-in, 5th may, 11:00am

We invite you to come along at 11:00am, with a friend or family. If you are able, please bring some small buffet items to share for a light lunch. We will be having a special powerpoint presentation before we sit down for lunch

2. Saturday, 6th may, 3:00pm

Come along and listen between 3:00pm and 3:45pm as we RING FOR THE KING

Afterwards, refreshments will be served and you will be invited to “Riing a bell for the King”. In the tower, you will be able to pull on a bell. If you have difficulty in climbing stairs, then you can ring one of the medieval bells downstairs. Why not bring along younger members of the family who will be able to say that they ran on coronation day for the king! Certificates can be emailed to you.

3. sunday, 7th may, 10:45am

Join us for a special service to celebrate the King. There will be Sunday school and of course, more refreshments!

access to church during weekend road closures

Many of you will be wondering how to get to church without a pass during the road closure of the A595 beginning on May 12th and running for at least 10 consecutive weekends. At a meeting on April 26th at Parton Village Hall Steve Mason from the Highways Agency confirmed all church attendees would just have to explain to the gatekeeper they are going to church and that they will be let through.

So whether you're coming from the north or south the following guidance is intended to make it as simple as possible for you. If you usually come down Rosehill I would advise joining the A595 further south and following the first instructions here...

From the South - arrive at the Pelican garage on the A595 and explain to the gatekeeper that you're going to St. Bridget's church. You will be let through and will then follow the diversion down first brow through Foundry road in Parton and up to church.

From the North - arrive at the Distington roundabout (with Lakes college on your right) and turn right towards Harrington. After a few hundred meters turn left towards Distington golf course - explain to the gatekeeper you are going to St. Bridget's church - then turn first left after the golf course to drive through Lowca and arrive at church.

If you have any further queries you are able to contact the public liaison officer Stephen Tumelty on 07834 418 160 or at stephen.tumelty@aeyates.co.uk

SERVICES FOR APRIL 2023

SUNDAY 2nd april 10:45AM - PALM SUNDAY

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

FRIDAY 7TH APRIL 2:00PM - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 9TH april 10:45AM- EASTER SUNDAY

Jim will be leading and Nigel Gilson will be preaching

SUNDAY 16TH April 10:45AM - morning worship with communion

Paul will be leading and preaching

sunday 23rd April 10:45am - morning worship

Alistair will be leading and preaching

sunday 30th April 10:45am - morning worship

Davy Jones will be leading and preaching

maundy thursday

mission community service at st. John’s hensingham, 7:30pm

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

*Note: There will be no Tuesday Communion service on 18th April

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS & Prayers

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Isaiah and Matthew

*Note: There will be no weekday online Bible readings the week of Monday 17 - Friday 21 April

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to meet in a warm space and share time together.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Games, knitting, reading, sharing memories and much more.

Lots of laughs and chatter!

And if it’s a quiet space that you are looking for, to have time to reflect, pray, and light a candle, we have that too.

If you can think of someone who might like to come to our Drop-In, why not ask them!

* Good Friday 7th April - join us for hot cross buns

* Friday 14th April - join us for a special coffee morning

coffee morning in aid of turkey and syria

during our Friday drop-in 14th April, 10:00am - noon

Our Friday Drop-In on Friday 14th April will be a Coffee Morning to raise funds to help the people of Turkey and Syria as they try to rebuild their lives after the earthquakes that struck their countries.

Coffee/Tea and homemade biscuits will be served and there will be a cake stall.

If you are able to bake for this and come along with a friend that would be great.

We will send any money collected to the Samaritan’s Purse charity who will put it to use in the right areas of need.

More information can be found via this link: https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk

upcoming events

coronation of Charles III

National and local events are being planned for the weekend of 6th - 8th May.

We are still planning our events which will include bell ringing and tea parties.

Celebrations will start at our Friday Drop-In on the 5th May.

More details to follow.

SERVICES IN MARCH 2023

SUNDAY 5TH MARCH 10:45AM - WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 12TH MARCH 10:45AM - morning worship

Fergus Pearson (St. John’s) will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 19TH march 10:45AM- mothering sunday - with st. bridget’s school parton

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 26TH march 10:45AM - morning worship

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

upcoming services

Friday 7th April 2:00pm - good Friday service

sunday 9th April 10:45am - easter day service

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Isaiah and Matthew

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

We are open EVERY FRIDAY to meet in a warm space and share time together.

Hot drinks and homemade bakes are on offer.

Games, knitting, reading, sharing memories and much more.

Lots of laughs and chatter!

And if it’s a quiet space that you are looking for, to have time to reflect, pray, and light a candle, we have that too.

If you can think of someone who might like to come to our Drop-In, why not ask them!

all age social event - games night at church

Friday, 17th march, 6:00pm

This is an opportunity to come along and see if you can beat the children at their own games! We will be playing games like Quia, Beetle, Dominoes, Uno/Uno Flip, Pit, Jenga, and Jungle Speed.

Refreshments will be served.

SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2023

SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM - WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM

Jim will be leading and Glynn Jones will be preaching

SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM- including baptism

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 10:45AM

Alistair will be leading and preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the book of 2 Samuel and Isaiah

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

Visitors are always welcome, and, we hope to see you there!

The eve of shrove tuesday - faith supper & quiz

6:00pm, Monday 20th February, church hall

We hope that you will be able to join us on Monday 20th February at the Church Hall. We haven’t held this popular event since pre covid except via zoom one year. It’s family friendly with questions for all ages. It’s always good fun and we’d love it if you could come along and maybe bring a friend or two and some food to share.

SERVICES IN january 2023

SUNDAY 8th january 10:45AM

Jim will be leading and Glyn Jones will be preaching

SUNDAY 15th january 10:45AM - with communion

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 22nd january 10:45am

Alistair will be leading and Nigel Gillson (St. John’s) will be preaching

SUNDAY 29th january 10:45am

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the book of 2 Samuel and Isaiah

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

Visitors are always welcome, and, we hope to see you there!

SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2022

SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER 10:45AM

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER 10:45AM

Si Walker (St. John’s) will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER 10:45AM

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 5:30PM - CAROLS SERVICE

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER, 3:30PM - CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER, 11:30PM - MIDNIGHT SERVICE

Fergus Pearson (St. John’s) will be leading and preaching

Sunday 25th December, 10:30am - Christmas day all age service with communion

Paul will be leading and preaching

sunday 1st January, 10:45am

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

day of prayer and thanksgiving

friday 2nd December 10:00am - 4:00pm

On Friday (Dec 2nd), alongside our usual Friday Drop-In, the church will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm for our annual day of prayer and thanksgiving. It is an opportunity to spend time at church in prayer and to make any donation to the work of the parish that you feel led to.

The day of prayer and thanksgiving will conclude with a short thanksgiving service from 3:50pm, which all are welcome to attend.

Christmas tree festival

Open times:

Friday 9th December, 10:00am to Noon

Saturday 10th December, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Sunday 11th December, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday 16th December, 10:00am to noon

Saturday 17th December, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Sunday 18th December, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday 23rd December, 10:00am to Noon

Saturday 24th December (christmas eve), 1:00pm to 3:00pm

As part of our 200th anniversary year, we have invited various groups around the community to display Christmas trees that illustrate their stories and highlight each of their roles in the parish. The church will be open at the times listed above, so we hope you will drop in to enjoy this special display and festive refreshments too. All are welcome.

carols ‘round the piano

Thursday 15th December, 7:30pm

Join us in church for carols around the piano with festive food afterward. Tom Wilkinson will be playing the piano as we sing and share stories. An informal event and opportunity for fellowship; we hope to see you there!

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterward for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of 1 Samuel and Isaiah

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

Visitors are always welcome, and, we hope to see you there!

SERVICES IN NOVEMBER 2022

SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 10:45AM - TRINITY 21

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 10:45AM - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - TRINITY 22

Jim will be leading and Nigel Gilson (St. John’s) will be preaching

SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 4:00PM - BEREAVEMENT SERVICE

Anne will be leading and Paul will be preaching. We will be remembering special people who are no longer with us. There will be a chance to hear their names and find comfort from God and his promises. If you would like a name read out please contact Paul. Refreshments served afterwards.

SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 10:45AM, WITH COMMUNION - CHRIST THE KING

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER, 10:45AM - ADVENT 1

Jim will be leading and Rev Simon Walker (St. John’s) will be preaching

REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE

FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER, 11:00AM

At 11:00am we will gather around the War Memorial to remember the fallen. We will be welcoming Frank Bridgeman-Sutton who works on behalf of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. He is an Eyes on Hand coordinator who advises and supports volunteers who look after Commonwealth War Graves. It will be interesting to chat with him about this important work

TABLE GAMES - 200TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER, 6:00PM - CHURCH FOYER

We are planning to have mixed groups of children and adults to play table top games from BEETLE to UNO, FLIP TO PIT. Refreshments will be served.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterwards for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of 2nd Peter and Proverbs

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

Visitors are always welcome, and, we hope to see you there!

UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER - DAY OF PRAYER & THANKSGIVING

FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

SERVICES IN OCTOBER 2022

SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER 10:45AM, HARVEST SUNDAY

We hope you will join us – Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER 10:45AM

Rev. Fergus Pearson (St. John’s) will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER 10:45AM, WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER, 10:45AM

Jim will be leading and we welcome our former Rector Stephen Griffiths as our guest preacher

SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 10:45AM

Alistair will be leading and Davy Jones (St. Andrews) will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterwards for refreshments

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Proverbs and Romans

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

Visitors are always welcome, and, we hope to see you there!

SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER 2022

SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM

Jim will be leading and Nigel Gillson (St. John’s) will be preaching

+ SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 4:30PM SPECIAL SERVICE OF MOURNING AND GIVING THANKS FOR THE QUEEN

All are welcome; it will be a blessing to us as a community to gather together to mourn, pray, and give thanks for the Queen, her reign, her faith and the family she leaves behind

SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM, WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school. We will also take time to remember our Queen and all that she meant to us, and acknowledge our new King, Charles III

SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 10:45AM

Jim will be leading and Alistair will be preaching

SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER 10:45AM, HARVEST SUNDAY

We hope you will join us for Harvest Sunday. There will be Sunday School.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us afterwards for refreshments.

SPECIAL CHURCH OPENING TIMES – IN MEMORY OF THE QUEEN

9:00AM TO NOON, MONDAY 12 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 2022

The church will be open daily from 9:00am to Noon (12-18 September). All are welcome.

As each day passes since the death of our much beloved Queen was announced, it is a blessing for us as a community to find ways to gather together, to express our grief, to pray and give thanks for the Queen, her reign, her faith and the family she leaves behind.

If you would like to come in and spend some time in quiet reflection or prayer, we have an area with candles, photographs and prayer sheets available.

We also have a book of condolence that people might like to write in.

This is also an opportunity for people to spend time in conversation with others and share memories.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

Weekday online bible readings will resume from Tuesday 20th September.

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

We hope to see you there!

SERVICES IN AUGUST 2022

SUNDAY 7 AUGUST 10:45AM, WITH COMMUNION - TRINITY 8

Paul will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 14 AUGUST 10:45AM - TRINITY 9

Jim will be leading and Nigel Gillson (St. John’s) will be preaching

SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 10:45AM - TRINITY 10

Jim will be leading and Paul (by video) will be preaching

SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 10:45AM - TRINITY 11

Alistair will be leading and preaching

TUESDAY MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE AND WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE STUDY WILL RESUME AT THE START OF SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY DROP-IN

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

We hope to see you there!

200TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT - MARRIAGE THROUGH THE DECADES

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST - MONDAY 29TH AUGUST 11:00AM TO 5:00PM

We look forward to welcoming you to a very special event at St Bridget’s.

There will be a range of bridal dresses dating from 1939 to current day arranged around church. These will be dresses (and suits!) worn at weddings held in church over the past 10 decades.

Come along and listen to the bells or the organ. There will also be a PowerPoint of photos of weddings that have been held at church over the past 100 years. We look forward to providing you a warm welcome!

**We are asking for volunteers to be at church during the four days we are open, and also for baking! We are setting up a rota and getting in touch nearer the time.

** We are still looking for anyone who has a 1940’s wedding dress that was worn at St Bridget’s.

** Also we are looking to borrow a couple more tailor dummies to use for displaying our wedding dresses. Please let Jim, Ruth or Mandy know.

** We will be having a display of wedding hats and fascinators. If you are able to lend yours for that weekend please get in touch with Mandy or Ruth.

** We continue to ask for any photos and memorabilia that you might have relevant to St Bridget’s 200th anniversary.

SERVICES IN JULY 2022

SUNDAY 3RD JULY 10:45AM - TRINITY 3

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 10TH JULY 10:45AM - TRINITY 4

Si Walker will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 17TH JULY 10:45AM - TRINITY 5 WITH COMMUNION

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 24TH JULY 10:45AM - TRINITY 6

Alistair will be leading and preaching

SUNDAY 31ST JULY 10:45AM - TRINITY 7

Jim will be leading and David Rudd will be preaching

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM MORNING SERVICE WITH COMMUNION

We look forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us for refreshments afterwards.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

We are currently reading through the books of Zechariah and Romans.

FRIDAY DROP-INS

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and some homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

We hope to see you there!

PARISH OPEN GARDENS

SATURDAY 16TH JULY IN THE AFTERNOON

As part of our 200th Anniversary year events, several gardens around the parish will be opening their gates for you to come in and have a look around. Maps will be provided with directions. Back at church, refreshments will be served so you can drop in on your way past.

SERVICES IN JUNE 2022

SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 10:45AM - PENTECOST - PLATINUM JUBILEE SERVICE

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 12TH JUNE 10:45AM - TRINITY SUNDAY

Jim will be leading and Stephen Jackson (St. John’s) will be preaching

SUNDAY 19TH JUNE 10:45AM - TRINITY 1 WITH COMMUNION - FATHER’S DAY

Paul will be leading and preaching and there will be Sunday school

SUNDAY 26TH JUNE 10:45AM - TRINITY 2

Alistair will be leading and Paul Cooper (St. Andrew’s) will be preaching

THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 7:00PM - CHURCHWARDENS LICENCING SERVICE

At St. Bridget’s for the Mission Community. Thank you once again to Anne and Jim for being our Wardens for another year. We appreciate all that you do for us.

PLATINUM JUBILEE SERVICES AND EVENTS

FRIDAY 3RD JUNE 11:00AM TO 1:00PM - PLATINUM JUBILEE DROP-IN

Dress up in red, white and blue and join us for a light lunch with royal themed slide show. If you are able to contribute finger food for the buffet style lunch that would be great. Please avoid bringing foods that require knives, forks or spoons to eat as we have limited catering facilities in church. We look forward to seeing you there!

SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 10:45AM - JUBILEE MORNING WORSHIP

Paul will lead and preach at this special service and there will be Sunday school. Join us afterwards for tea and cake!

PLATINUM JUBILEE WILDFLOWER GARDEN

A longer term project will see us develop the area of the churchyard to the north of the church building. We plan for this to become a rich wildlife habitat, a hunting ground for pollinators. We also plan to plant some trees as part of the QUEEN’S CANOPY. More news to follow about this.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

9:30AM MORNING SERVICE WITH COMMUNION

We are looking forward to welcoming you to this short service where we share communion. Please join us for refreshments afterwards.

WEEKDAY ONLINE BIBLE READINGS

8:30AM VIA FACEBOOK

From Monday 6th June onwards. We are currently reading through the books of Nahum and Acts.

FRIDAY DROP-INS

10:00AM TO NOON FRIDAYS AT CHURCH

Come along and meet with others, or perhaps you might like to set aside some time for private prayer. Refreshments will be served and it’s a great way to get to know others over a cuppa and homemade baking. Come along for a catch-up, or bring your knitting along.

*Join us Friday 3rd June between 11:00am and 1:00pm for a special Platinum Jubilee Drop-In.

We hope to see you there!