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Mailshot 14th May 2026
Hello Everyone
I am sorry to tell you that Chris is still struggling with a chest infection and his asthma. The doctor has signed him off for a further week and Will has taken him to Scarborough to recover in peace. As a result, the arrangements for Sunday’s services have changed a little. Please see below for details.
I am also very sad to tell you that Faye’s brother died unexpectedly last week. We hold Faye and her family in our prayers. Faye has been off for a few days but is planning to gradually return to work over the next week.
I would ask you to hold both Chris and Faye in your prayers at this difficult time.
I would also ask you to bear with the Elders as we seek to continue the work of the church in their absence.
Sunday 17th May
Cereal church cancelled
11am Service lead by Kathryn Willis using service written by Chris.
Please note there will not be communion, this will now be celebrated on Sunday 24th May
Cake sale in aid of Christian Aid following the service.
3pm Open Table Please note there will not be communion at this service
6pm Film and Discussion Group The Forbidden Planet led by Bev Lyne
Church Meeting
It has been decided to move the next church meeting. Church meeting will now be :
Sunday 14th June after the morning service.
Helen
Church Holiday – Grand Hotel Llandudno – Monday 29th June for four nights
I am reliably informed that the Hotel has had significant renovations so will provide a comfortable and welcoming stay!
£80 per room per night based on sole occupancy £120 per room per night based on double occupancy. That is £320 single or £480 double. This rate is inclusive of a Three Course Carvery dinner and full Welsh breakfast. The holiday also involves prayers; bible explore conducted by Rev Dr Janet Tollington and an optional day trip.
We need to firm up the booking so please let Chris or Bev know if you are coming by Sunday 17th May at the latest. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!
Christian Aid Week 10th-16th May
Envelopes will be in the pews and around the church if you wish to donate. Please put envelopes in the collection plate or in the red collection bucket in the vestibule.
If you would like to deliver “deliver only” envelopes in your local street please contact Helen Rowe.
There will be a cake sale in aid of Christian Aid after the 11am service on Sunday 17th May. Any donations of cakes to Helen please.
Coming Up…
Sunday 17th May
No Cereal Church this week
11am Service led by Kathryn Willis – Communion will now be 24th May
6pm Film Forbidden Planet:
In this sci-fi classic, which is a reimagined Shakespeare’s Tempest, a spacecraft travels to the distant planet Altair IV to discover the fate of a group of scientists sent there decades earlier. When Commander John J. Adams and his crew arrive, they discover only two people: Dr. Morbius and his daughter, Altaira, who was born on the remote planet. Soon, Adams begins to uncover the mystery of what happened on Altair IV, and why Morbius and Altaira are the sole survivors.
Saturday 23rd May Birmingham Pride March
Meet at Carrs Lane Church at 11am or in Victoria Square 12noon. The route is slightly shorter this year. Please let Bev know (in Chris’s absence) if you will be marching. Many thanks
Saturday 23rd May 2pm -4pm
Open Afternoon for Community Garden
A chance to check out what is growing…
raised beds available for growing your own fruit and veg
Plant Sale Refreshments Children’s Activities
Please come along and bring your friends and family and support the hard-working volunteers!
Saturday 30th May 11am-3pm
Church Spring Fair!
A fabulous outdoor event to include craft stalls, plant sale, games, food & refreshments
This is one of our major church fundraisers please come along and support. Offers of help needed please contact Bev
This Week Coming…
Thursday 14th May
6pm True Colours Group
7pm True Colours Group 7pm No Bible Explore this week
Friday 15th May
9.30am Highbridge Baby & Toddler Group
Saturday 16th May
10am -12noon Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop
2pm Community Garden
Sunday 17th May
8.30am No Cereal Church today
11am Morning Worship led by Kathryn Willis – communion will now be 24th May
6pm Film Forbidden Planet – Room 1
Monday 18th May
2pm Chair Exercise with Samantha
2pm Community Garden
Tuesday 19th May
6pm Zoom Online Prayers
Wednesday 20th May
9am Zoom Online Prayers
9.30am No Bible Explore this week
12.30pm Weekday Worship with lunch
2pm Community Garden
4.45pm-7pm Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop
Online Prayers Please email church for Zoom Link
Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Wednesday & Friday 9am
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