News and Events

Notices

Baptism and Confirmation

We are delighted that we have had another adult Baptism in our benefice. For those who have not been baptised, if this is something that you are considering, please speak to Revd Nigel as he would be delighted to enable this to happen for you as well.

If you have been baptised, then conformation is available to you as the next step on your faith journey. We have candidates lined up to be confirmed at the next confirmation service at Ely Cathedral on November 30th. If you would like to join them and be conformed yourself, please speak to Revd Nigel.

Growing as a Disciple Course - Cancelled

Please note that the in person Diocesan Growing as a Disciple course has been cancelled due to insufficient numbers. We will keep you updated as to when the Diocese next plans this course in our area.

MacMillan Coffee Mornings - THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to everyone who arranged, volunteered, or came along to the MacMillan Coffee Mornings held in Southery and Denver. These events could not take place if it was not for the hard work of all those involved - so thank you! 

We are in the process of setting up Parish Giving for each of our churches. This scheme enables people to set up regular giving or make a one-off donation. The advantage of using this scheme is that gift-aid is automatically claimed on our behalf and all of the money that you donate (including the gift-aid) is passed directly onto the church. There are no administration costs involved. 

October Events

Ten Mile Bank Relaunch Birthday and Harvest Celebration - 6th October

It's one year since we relaunched St Mark's Church in Ten Mile Bank. We are celebrating this birthday as part of our Harvest Celebrations on Sunday 6th October. We are holding a Harvest service at 11am in the church followed by a free community lunch in the Village Hall. 

Everyone is invited to either or both of these events. If you would like to join us for the lunch, please contact Julia Dix (using the form below) or speak to your churchwardens or Revd Nigel Moat.

Introduction to Theology course - starts 7th October

This 10 week course is for people thinking of LLM training, ALM preacher training or anyone who wants to think about more Theology for Ministry.

If  you would like to know more about this course please speak to Revd Nigel

Intergenerational Forum - Wednesday 9th October

Our June newsletter included an article from Jonathan Webster who was sharing some insights he gained from attending an Intergenerational Worship Forum. The diocese is holding another online workshop on 9th October from 7.30-9pm. If you would like to sign up for this workshop, please speak to Revd Nigel or register online below.

Harvest Coffee Morning, St Mary’s, Denver - Saturday 12th October

We are holding a harvest coffee morning at St Mary’s Church in Denver on Saturday 12th October - 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

Everyone is welcome!

Quiz Night - Southery Village Hall - Saturday 12th October - 7pm

St Mary’s Church, Southery is hosting a quiz night in Southery Village Hall on Saturday 12th October - 7pm prompt. The entrance fee is £7.50 per person which includes supper (teams of 4). For more details, please speak to Revd Nigel, your churchwarden or complete the online form below.

Pastoral Assistant ALM course - starts 14th October

Looking at ten different areas of need and different models of pastoral care over 10 sessions, this course provides training for Authorised Lay Ministers as Pastoral Assistants, who will carry out good practice of pastoral care, which brings a loving, and safe, Christ-like presence into the lives of those whom they encounter. 

Led by Alison Wedgbury and Olivia Coles, the sessions will take place on zoom, with the exception of the second session on 4 November, which will be in person at Etheldreda House.

If  you would like to know more about this course, or are interested joining the pastoral visisting team, please speak to Revd Nigel.

Mental Health First Aid course - October 17th and 31st

This in-person Adult Mental Health First Aid course, is open to anyone - lay or ordained, volunteer or paid. There is a cost of £35 (CMD funding available for those eligible).

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