NEWS FROM THE PEWS APRIL 2020

Church News: April 2020 We were all set to go with the normal news of what’s been happening and what events and services we have planned when the Coronavirus hit the UK and has made such an impact on every-day life. We have been closely following advice from HM Government and the Church of England … Read more

MOTHERING SUNDAY WORSHIP AT HOME 22 MARCH 11 AM

Printed below is the Mothering Sunday service for you to follow at home while Gillian conducts the service in isolation at the church.  Why not download the words to the hymns and sing along too.  A PDF version is on the services page. Introduction Today is Mothering Sunday. Today we are going to think about … Read more

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

PHOTO - St James Church, Pulloxhill

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting scheduled for 1st April is now postponed in accordance with Church of England guidelines, and our Churchwarden and members of the PCC who were elected in 2019 will remain in office until such time as the meeting can be held.  The period for holding an annual meeting for parishioners is … Read more

NEWS FROM THE PEWS

We have been delighted by the response we have had from the recipients of our News from the Pews sheet which is delivered free to every house in the village.  I’m sure you will all understand that during the current situation we are following government advice to keep social distancing and will therefore find it … Read more

WORSHIP AT HOME

We shall all miss getting together in our beautiful church for our usual services/prayer and friendship during this time of enforced separation but we can still join together in spirit and continue our prayers at home.  The Church of England has now launched a new App called ‘Pray’ with morning and evening services.  Another source … Read more

SOCIAL EVENTS SUSPENDED – CHECK OUT THE QUIZ!

Due to the ongoing situation regarding the Coronavirus pandemic we regret that our planned calendar of social and fundraising events is suspended.  We shall miss getting together with you all but assure you that normal service will be resumed as soon as is practicable.  In case you have withdrawal symptoms – here is a quiz … Read more

CORONAVIRUS – SERVICES SUSPENDED

Candles for All Souls

Following the announcement today by the Archbishop of Canterbury that all services in the Church of England are to be suspended we want our community to know that the PCC and Readers are available to listen to your concerns and take phone calls from anyone who feels in need at this difficult time. We are … Read more

A Great Evening with Pam Rhodes

Friday 6th March was a really lovely evening with Pam Rhodes and the brilliant Toddington Town Band who accompanied the hymns along with organist David Warner. Pam has so many witty anecdotes and detailed information about the hymns to tell us that the evening flew by.  While we perused Pam’s interesting selection of books we … Read more

The Shoe Box Appeal

A reminder of the great response to the Samaritan’s Shoe Box Appeal. A photo of some of the decorated shoe boxes waiting to be blessed before being collected from the church. We hope the children were excited to receive their surprise gifts at Christmas. Well done to everyone who supported this appeal.