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CHURCH GROUPS AND SOCIETIES
For more information on any of the groups and societies listed here please complete the ‘Visitor’s Book’ or call the co-ordinator directly.
Little
Angels For children from birth to school age with mums, grans, dads or carers - play games, listen to music and stories, use musical instruments and join in action rhymes. A time for the adults to join in with the children and to chat and have a cup of tea. Summer picnic and sports, Christmas party. Meets at:
Prayer
Healing Fellowship A group which comes together weekly to pray for those who are not well and to give thanks for God’s many blessings . Meets at:
Flower
Guild Responsible for flower arrangements in the churches each Sunday and at festival times. There is a flower festival at St Mary’s every few years. This group helps us to appreciate God’s creation. Contact: Jeanette Neale (for St Mary’s) on 023 8061 7618
Music
Group Usually meets twice in the month, learning all types of hymns in a relaxed atmosphere! It participates in services at least once a month at St Mary’s and sings on special occasions. Meets at: St Mary’s on Friday 6.30 –7:30 p.m. Contact: Ann Arnold on 023 8061 7502
Practises on alternate Thursday evenings. Sings at Sunday services each week at 9:30a.m. and some Sunday evenings at 6p.m. Contact: Shelia Sebborn on 023 8069 2674
St
Mary's Bellringers Meet for ringing twice a week with other events organised at various times during the year. Meets at: St Mary's (10:15 - 11:00 on Sundays prior to the morning service, 19:30 - 21:00 on Thursdays for open practice). Contact: Roy LeMarechal on 023 8061 5559 or email at roy_lemarechal@uk.ibm.com
Mother’s
For any one who is interested in the advancement of the Christian Religion in the sphere of family life. Meets at: Various venues on the 2nd Wednesday in the month 2:30–4:00p.m. Contact: Joyce Burford on 023 8061 4069
The
Man Friday Club Meets at the Contact: Stan Roberts (via the Visitor's Book.)
Art
Group Beginners group learning about all types of art and using a variety of materials. Fun and fundraising. Meets: On various Thursdays as arranged. Contact: Elizabeth Bevan (via the Visitor's Book.) Community
Outreach Group (COG) COG aims to promote the outreach of the church into the local community and beyond. The two main organisations we support are: Christian Aid works in almost 50 countries helping people regardless of religion or race to improve their own lives and tackle the causes of poverty and injustice.
The Children's Society concentrates its resources on tackling the root causes of the problems that children and young people face.
COG also aims to promote stronger links with the local schools, support to those involved in a range of voluntary work, caring, and ‘simply’ being Christians in the workplace. We also want to promote the role of the church in caring for the environment, and would welcome input from anyone with an interesting this. We have also established a prayer diary so that all outreach is supported with prayer: January: February: The Children's Society March: Vocations (volunteers, carers, those in work, exploring ministry) (http://www.winchester.anglican.org/mdvoc.htm) April: Bishopstoke Community Association and other community organisations May: Christian Aid and Trade Craft (http://www.traidcraft.co.uk) June: Schools and Colleges, including July: Scratch and the Basics Bank (http://www.scratchcharity.co.uk) August: September: Healing ministry, Mac Milan Nurses (http://www.macmillan.org.uk/home.aspx) and St Luke’s Hospital (http://www.stlukeshospital.org.uk) October: Environment and Animal Welfare (http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk) November: British Legion (http://www.britishlegion.org.uk) and the theme of Remembrance December: donation to the Diocese of Bukedi in |
