SVB
Outlook April-May 2019
The magazine of the churches of The Sodbury Vale Benefice: Chipping Sodbury, Old Sodbury, www.svbcofe.org.uk Little Sodbury and Horton. 1 1
Our Team
The Rector
Associate Priest
Assistant Priest
The Revd. Canon David Bowers 01454 313159, rector@svbcofe.org.uk
The Revd. Peter Fewings 07795206590 ptfewings@gmail.com
The Revd. David Powe 01454 777745
Day off Monday
Work Days Tues, Wed, Thur & Sun
Churchwardens St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
St James’, Horton
Joy Gibson 01454 319288
Tina Hildick-Smith 01454 320380
Paul Jones-Williams 01454 324970
Richard Needs 01454 329890
St Adeline’s, Little Sodbury
St John’s, Old Sodbury
Linda Hurst 01454 319183
Vacancy Safeguarding Nominated Person
Administrators
Hannah Saunders 07515 915976
Michelle Jenkins, Trish Gailey and helpers
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Published by The Sodbury Vale Benefice, Church Office, St John’s Church Centre, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6BQ, 01454 325160, office@svbcofe.org.uk, Open in school term time, Mon - Tue - Thu mornings 9.00 - 12.00. Editor - Michael Stephenson outlook@svbcofe.org.uk
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Who is this Jesus? Easter dates keep changing and this year Easter is on the 21st April. It is celebrated at roughly the same time as the Jewish Passover feast remembering God allowing them to escape from their Egyptian slave masters. Jesus, who is the Son of God gives us freedom through what He did for us that Easter Day more than 2000 years ago. The death of Jesus on a cruel cross takes place the Friday before Easter and we peculiarly call that Good Friday. A child once asked me “why it was called a Good Friday if Jesus was tortured and died on that day?” It was a good question - I explained to them that it was the outcome that was good; not the cruelty and injustice of the human race. The outcome is that Jesus died so that our sin might be forgiven. Someone dying on our behalf is really something! For Jesus to die for us and us live without His love would be very sad. But the fact that Jesus overcame death in His resurrection three days later is very good news and means we can have a relationship with someone who loves us so much more than we can imagine, and who saved us.
Words from Peter
A way to reflect
Easter and Lent are also a time when we can count our blessings and tell God how thankful we are each day. The Lent course offers a method of recollecting the good and the less good times that The Bible describes following Jesus as taking up our have happened each day cross and following him, which seems quite extreme, and to reflect upon what but the death of Jesus and his life go together and Easter is a reminder that we die to our self and live for we have learnt or can learn from them without Jesus. One of the Gendarmes in a terrorist attack in recrimination or anguish. Paris volunteered to be taken hostage to save the rest This method is called of the people at risk at the supermarket terrorized by the gunman. It was all the headlines the next day when Examen and was recommended hundreds the terrorists shot him. This is a good picture of Jesus of years ago by Ignatius taking our wrong upon Himself. The difference was Loyala. Peter Fewings that Jesus was the only perfect person who ever lived and so could really save us by sacrificing Himself because He loved each one of us. We also know that Jesus came alive again to conquer the power of death and give us eternal life. This is the wonderful news of Front Cover Easter! Collage of St James’ Is there something we can do to show our love back to Church, Horton God this Easter? Peter Fewings Photographs by Michael Stephenson and Frank Gray
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John Davis For those of you who remember John Davis I would like to inform you that he is resident in Alexandra Way Residential Care Home, 3 Alexandra Way, Thornbury and would welcome any visitors who could pop in for a chat.
Hilary Hurley
A Children’s Society prayer
Do something good for others in Lent Perhaps there is a lonely person who you could visit and just agree to listen to them. Maybe you can study a short passage in the Bible each day. Maybe there is someone you can tell about the good news of Easter. Maybe there are some practical jobs you can offer to do for someone less fit …. or….. Just simply tell someone how special they are. You know what is best for you! Peter Fewings
‘O, to be in England now that April’s here!’
Or, to bring it up to date, perhaps we should revise the old saying to ‘O, to be in Majorca, now that May is here!’ Lord Jesus, when you came to the temple you Times and ways change: Dress, eating habits and were recognised as a spe- phrases. I wonder how many of us reply ‘good’ When cial gift, full of potential asked ‘how are you?’ Or how do we use ‘wicked’ to and God’s blessing. We describe an act? Does it mean ‘How wonderful’, or pray for children every‘how evil or terrible?’ where that they may be These changes in our common language confuse me. valued and treasured, Perhaps we should change our grammar books or nurtured and encouraged. even our dictionaries. Or, perhaps we oldies should We give thanks for the change our ways of thinking. This is not easy for work of The Children’s So- someone over 80 years. ciety in helping children Recently, I’ve had to struggle with my Religious views. fulfil their potential and to Who acts first when we become a Christian? Is it when shine as lights in the we are baptised at the font, or, is it when we make our world. In Jesus’ name. own decision at confirmation or at some other specific Amen. time. I personally believe it is God who acts first – he approaches first, Then, we, mere Last Thought: humans, responding to His call, say: No one remembers the day I turn to Christ; or Lord save me; or when they were physically born. come into my heart Lord Jesus and Can anyone remember the day cleanse me from my sin, All are valid. Can anyone cast more light on this or hour when they were born again? D.W. subject? Comments please David Webster 4
Market
Cross
Baptisms: We welcomed into the Church: Adeline Rose Williams, on 24 February at St John the Baptist, Old Sodbury Harriet Anna Wallace, on 24 February at St John the Baptist, Old Sodbury
Funerals: We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of: Sheena Ashton on 5 February at St John the Baptist, Old Sodbury Jean-Claude Marie Lhermet on 30 January at Westerleigh Crematorium Stephen England on 16 January at St John the Baptist, Chipping Sodbury
Messa di Gloria
Raising the Roof
by Puccini
with Songs and Sustenance
Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) was from a family of church musicians from Lucca in northern Italy. He studied at the nearby Institute Musicale.
Come and join us as we Raise the Roof at St John’s Church, Old Sodbury on Wednesday 22 May at 7.00pm.
His best known works are La Bohème, Tosca, Madam Butterfly, and Turandot. He composed Messa di Gloria as his graduation exercise. It had its first performance in Lucca on July 12, 1880. Its style is direct and unashamedly operatic, and it is clearly influenced by Puccini’s hero, Verdi. It was lost after its first performance and was only rediscovered in 1951 by Father Dante del Fiorentino, who was researching a biography of the composer. You can hear this work, along with other pieces, sung by Yate Choral Society in St John’s Chipping Sodbury on Saturday May 11 at 7:30pm, Tickets £10.00-look out for the posters.
Our churches are the centres of our community where people have met and worshipped for hundreds of years. They are now in our stewardship and we are seeking to keep this place of worship in tip top welcoming condition.
There will be joyous singing and very enjoyable food to share as we contribute to the urgent roofing and tower appeal.
We will be continuing the practice of believers down the years so bring your enthusiasm and thanksgiving as we enjoy our celebration and fellowship on this special evening. Please do come along for a great and purposeful occasion.
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Tickets £10.00 available in Old Sodbury Church or from the Church Office. Revd. David Powe
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The Jump to Freedom In the summer of 1944, I was in France. In April I had been called up (in Germany) for forced labour because I had some distant Jewish ancestry. When I was transported to France, I was allocated to an Emergency train that was deployed to clear strategic railway stations that had been bombed and put out of action. By September the invasion had taken place, and Allied armies were advancing across France while the Germans were retreating towards Germany. Our Emergency train was also gradually withdrawn. Five of us on this train were determined to escape because we feared what would happen to us once we returned to Hitler’s Germany. So, we waited for an opportunity to make our escape from the train. Early one evening we were passing through the station of Gray. It was getting dark and in the general confusion there was a holdup. Here was our opportunity!
“for the first time for over ten years we felt free.”
“It was a wonderful feeling to feel safe and liberated.”
We jumped off the train and disappeared into an adjoining wood. Our escape was discovered. We knew that if we were caught we would probably be shot straightaway. Searchlights lit up the woods where we were hiding. Anxious moments – but eventually the train moved on and for the first time for over ten years we felt free. However, in the distance we could hear the sound of retreating German columns. So, we stayed in the woods all night. Next morning, we found some house in the vicinity. We told the folk there our story. They advised us to stay put for the time being because German troops were still passing through. They brought us food and blankets until they thought we were safe. It was a wonderful feeling to feel safe and liberated. A day or two later we were told that soon after we had jumped off the train it was attacked by American fighters. If we had stayed, I might not be alive to tell the tale! Juergen Simonson 7
Next time another escape… in Marseilles.
Group Mania
“There are about 15 groups in the Sodbury Vale Benefice which meet regularly”
Amazingly there are about 15 groups in the Sodbury Vale Benefice which meet regularly. They come in all shapes and sizes, cater for quite a variety of needs and meet in different churches and people’s homes. Groups meet to supplement the main church services allowing a more intimate sharing together, to build up and encourage one another and reach out into the community. One of these is The Lent Course which continues into April and is a good opportunity to have some concentrated teaching and continuity of discussion. Groups fall into different categories:-
A nurture group
Together groups are fellowship
which is open to those who are exploring Christianity or would like to grow their faith in rehearsing the basics. They also support each other and pray simply.
groups which meet to do some study on a topic or a Bible passage and to pray and support each other. All these groups are open to new members and they meet fortnightly or monthly. The current sizes vary from 6-12. The idea is that groups are open and welcoming, accommodating new members and will split into two if they get too big and unwieldy.
Common interest groups like bell ringing, choir or “Friends “meet to further their interest and to have fellowship and support church activities.
We have three prayer groups and we do encourage people who want to pray in pairs or triplets to make their own arrangements as well. These groups are not ‘heavy’ and promote our most basic church activity to pray and encourage each other to find out what God wants to do in His church. Global action prays for our local, national and international partners in mission . The Outreach Prayer Group meets once a month and encourages and supports church related and individual outreach in the community. The Meditation Fellowship is ecumenical and meets in people’s homes. It is mainly silent prayer followed by tea and cake and sharing. This is one of the most powerful ways to grow together. We have two regular weekly children’s teaching groups, StorKies (for toddlers, their parents and carers) and Sunday School (for children coming to church with their parents). The latter is led by the parents. These are structured in different ways to introduce simple concepts to children and make them aware of God in their lives. There are also a number of activities which are less regular and some planned to reach out to children who don’t normally come to church. We have two “Open the Book” groups who take the Bible stories right into the centre of school worship. These are very popular at schools, rewarding for the team and often need extra members to replace those who can’t carry on. This applies particularly to the St John’s Mead group at the moment. 8
The main group for older people is the Tea and Chat which meets once a month for fellowship and to welcome those who would enjoy company. All ages are welcome for fellowship or to help.
A leaflet detailing all the groups will be available at the end of Lent.
We encourage you to come along to one of the groups. We would also like to start up a film club and a book club which take up Christian themes from popular films and books. If you are interested in either of these or would like to start up something yourself please let me know. Peter 07795206590
The Pastoral Care Team
Stop Press
We are concerned that Our next Afternoon of Craft & Fun for Children our pastoral care team - things to make - games to play and a Story "Jesus and are not always aware of any people in our congrethe Tax Man". Looking forward to seeing you. gation who may find that Sunday, 19th May at 3.00pm in Old Sodbury Church a visit from one of our members would be helpful. This could be someone who is sick at home or in hospital, or someone needing to talk following Together we achieved all this throughout bereavement, or a person 2017/18 who would find it beneficial to just have a chat. · Over 4,000 volunteers coordinated The Children’s Society donation boxes in their local If you do hear of anyone area raising over £1.4million. who would like us to con· Our supporters took 52,626 campaign actions tact them please inform a member of our team. It is · The lives of 554,791 children and young people better that we are told 50 will be improved by policy changes we times than not at all!!! contributed to.
The Children’s Society Achievements
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We worked with 11,031 children and young people with complex needs.
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We reached a further 13,492 children and young people through our awareness raising work.
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Volunteers gave their time adding up to 84,044 working days.
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7,069 churches supported our work. 9
Please contact, in the first instance, one of the members of our team. Anne Mudge 01454 880613 Christine Stephens 01454 314621 Hilary Hurley 01454 311515
OPEN GARDEN PICNIC DAY Sun, June 23rd from 12.30pm at Nutridge, Ram Hill, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2UF Donations encouraged
Bring a picnic/chairs/rugs/paraphernalia A three acre garden with perennial beds, woodland and open areas. Plants for sale. Musicians on hand to serenade you Proceeds in aid of Genieri, the African village linked with Yate Charity no. 1057814 www.yate-genierilink.org
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St. James the Elder Church at Horton. The Grade II listed Church is adjacent to the Cotswold Way and many walkers enjoy the peace and tranquility the church offers. A church has been on this site for over 1,000 years and in Norman times the vicar lived in the Vicar's Hall, now part of Horton Court; thought to be one of the oldest clergy residences remaining in the country. Whilst there was originally a Norman church and possibly a Saxon one, nothing of the original church is evident save only for the font. The present Church was built circa 1300 and is built of Cotswold stone with a stone tiled roof. At the west end of the church is a tower with an old clock face on the south elevation. Records show that the clock was in working order in 1939 and the original mechanism is still in the tower above the ringing chamber waiting to be restored? The weather vane at the top of the tower is in the form of a griffin, which formed part of the Paston Coat-of-Arms. Various memorials in the church commemorate the Paston family who once owned Horton Court and whose ancestors are famed for “The Paston Letters� which Paston Memorial give such a detailed insight into life in the 15th century. The church contains a nave, choir and sanctuary. On the north side is a stone arcade beyond which is the north aisle with a chapel to the east. At the west end of the arcade separating the nave and the north aisle, the respond was cut down (15th century) and converted into an elongated corbel terminating in a man's head with a protruding tongue! All the windows are perpendicular with plain leaded lights except for the tracery at the top of the east chapel window where there are fragments of older glass. On the south side of the church is a porch with a parvis above. The porch roof is stone vaulted with groins and ornamented capitals; two of these are figures of men - one playing bagpipes; the other two are grotesque beasts. Within the nave is the Norman font, which was cut and panelled to the present octagonal shape in the 17th century together with the font cover. This was moved to its present position from below the tower in 1940 when various alterations were carried out. Prior to the re-hanging in 2010, there were five bells which had not been rung for at least 100 years. The original bell frame for 4 bells was made in the early part of the 17th C. The font and was modified in 1649 to accommodate a fifth (treble) bell, when the original four were re-modelled by breaking up the cracked tenor to cast two trebles, to augment the original 15th century bells. 11
Abbeyfield House As we get older life can become more difficult in many ways, and loneliness is often a major, but unrecognised, problem. At Abbeyfield our objective is to provide a home where the worries of looking after yourself are eliminated and loneliness is overcome. In this way we hope to allow people to remain active members of their community if they come from nearby, or to live nearer to relatives in this area and become part of this community. We provide Sheltered Housing which offers affordable, high quality living for people who want to be as independent and self-reliant as possible without the worry of maintaining their own home. We personalise our services to meet each resident’s needs so that they can enjoy freedom, security and peace of mind.
“As we get older life can become more difficult”
“loneliness is often a major, but unrecognised, problem”
Children’s Society Box Collection 2018
Thank you all for your most generous donations. I am pleased to report Our Abbeyfield House has ten comfortable rooms, that you have raised the each with an en suite shower, together with a grand sum of £780.34 in communal bathroom on each floor, and a wellthe 2018 box opening. equipped utility room. Two home-cooked meals are provided every day by a team of very caring staff, and If anyone would like a residents make breakfast in their own room. We have box, to help such a wora beautiful and easily accessible garden for all to thy cause, please contact enjoy. We also have a two roomed flat with kitchen me. and shower to let, which is a new development for us. Hilary Hurley on 01454 If you would like more information please contact us 311515. at Abbeyfield House, Melbourne Drive, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6LB, telephone 01454 323712 or e-mail abbsvale@tiscali.co.uk If you would to join our management committee we will be pleased to hear from you. We meet every two months and if we have other time to spare the residents are always pleased to see us. We try to give the residents something to interest them so we organise various events to include outings, activities and visits by entertainers.
Copy Deadline Please send all copy for the next issue to the Church Office by Monday
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Regular Weekly Events Monday
7.30pm
Bell Ringers’ Practice CS
Church Tower, Chipping Sodbury
Tuesday
8.30am
Morning Prayer
Church Centre, Upper Room,Chipping Sodbury
9.15pm
Stor'k'ies
St John's Church, Chipping Sodbury
8.30am
Morning Prayer
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
7.30pm
Bell Ringer’s Practice Horton
St James’, Horton
8.30am
Morning Prayer
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
7.00pm
Benefice Choir Practice
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
8.30am
Morning Prayer
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Note: No Morning Prayers on Bank Holidays
Dates for your Diary 11th May
7.30pm
Yate Choral Society Concert Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and others
St John’s Chipping Sodbury
19th May
3.00pm
Afternoon of Craft & Fun for Children
St John’s Old Sodbury
Chipping Sodbury Festival
Around Chipping Sodbury
June
7.00pm
Jubilate Choir and Ashcroft Wind Quintet Tickets from Festival oulets.
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
16th June
9.30am
Chipping Sodbury Festival Service
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
18th June
From 6pm
Holy Fire BBQ
Chipping Sodbury High Street
22nd
June
All Day
Carnival, Street Fayre and Open Tower and Teas in Church
Chipping Sodbury
21st June
7.30pm
Beyond Sunset - Music written be Jonathan Crow Tickets from Festival outlets
St John’s, Chipping Sodbury
Flower Festival
St John’s Old Sodbury
Afternoon
Benefice Family Party
Vicarage Garden
Morning
Old Sodbury School RE Morning Open to all
Old Sodbury School
14th - 23rd June 15th
29th - 30th June 7th July 12th July
If you don’t see your event in the list above please let me know. Once it is on this calendar other people can put it on theirs! All times are subject to change - further details closer to the date. Michelle 01454 325160 office@svbcofe.org.uk 13
Calendar April 2019 Wed
3rd
Thurs
4th
Sat
6th
Sun 7th Fifth Sunday of Lent
7.30pm
Lent Course
St John’s, C/S
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
11.00am
Lent Course
St John’s, C/S
7.30pm
OS SJP Planning Meeting
Church Centre C/S
10.00am
Baptism Preparation Morning
Church Centre C/S
8.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s, C/S
9.30am
St John’s Praise
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Mattins {BCP}
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Family Communion
St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Evensong {BCP}
St Adeline’s, L/S
Mon
8th
2.00pm
Mothers Union Meeting
Church Centre, CS
Tues
9th
7.00pm
Horton APCM
Kirren House, Horton
Wed
10th
7.30pm
Lent Course
St John’s, C/S
Thurs
11th
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s, C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre, C/S
11.00am
Lent Course
St John’s, C/S
9.30am
Parish Communion
St John’s, C/S
10.30am
Chipping Sodbury APCM
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Holy Communion
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Family Service
St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Evensong
St Adeline’s, L/S
Sun 14th Palm Sunday
For Holy Week and Easter Services see the back page Mon
15th
7.30pm
Missions Prayer Group
Church Centre, C/S
Wed
17th
7.30pm
Lent Course
St John’s, C/S
Maunday 18th Thursday
Tues
23rd
Thurs
25th
Sat
27th
Sun 28th Second Sunday of Easter
Tues
30th
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
11.00am
Lent Course
St John’s, C/S
9.15am
Storkies
St John’s, C/S
2.00pm
Tea and Chat
Church Centre, C/S
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
4.00pm
Old Sodbury APCM
St John’s O/S
9.30am
Parish Communion
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Holy Communion
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Morning Praise
St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Holy Communion {BCP}
St Adeline’s, L/S
7.00pm
Little Sodbury APCM
St Adeline’s, L/S
9.15am
Storkies
St John’s, C/S
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Calendar May 2019 Thurs
2nd
Sun 5th Third Sunday of Easter
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
2.30pm
Pastoral Care Meeting
Church Centre, C/S
7.30pm
OS SJP Planning Meeting
Church Centre C/S
8.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s, C/S
9.30am
St John’s Praise
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Mattins {BCP}
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Family Communion
St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Evensong {BCP}
St Adeline’s, L/S
Tues
7th
9.15am
Storkies
St John’s, C/S
Thurs
9th
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s, C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre, C/S
Sat
11th
10.00am
Baptism Preparation Morning
Church Centre, C/S
Parish Communion
St John’s, C/S
Holy Communion
St James’, Horton
Family Service
St John’s, O/S
3.00pm
ArchDeacon’s Visitation
St John’s, C/S
6.00pm
Evensong
St Adeline’s, L/S
9.30am Sun 12th Fourth 11.15am Sunday of Easter 11.15am
Mon
13th
2.00pm
Mothers Union Meeting
Church Centre, CS
Tues
14th
9.15am
Storkies
St John’s, C/S
Thurs
16th
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
Sun 19th Fifth Sunday of Easter
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
9.30am
Family Communion
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Morning Prayer
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Holy Communion {BCP}
St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Evensong {BCP}
St Adeline’s, L/S
Tues
21st
9.15am
Storkies
St John’s, C/S
Wed
22nd
7.00pm
Raise the Roof
St John’s, O/S
Thurs
23rd
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
7.30pm
OS SJP Planning Meeting
Church Centre C/S
9.30am
Parish Communion
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Holy Communion
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Morning Praise
St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Holy Communion {BCP}
St Adeline’s, L/S
Storkies
St John’s, C/S
Sun 26th Sixth Sunday of Easter Tues
28th
9.15am 2.00pm
Tea and Chat
Church Centre, C/S
Thurs
23rd
10.00am
Holy Communion
St John’s C/S
10.45am
Coffee Shop
Church Centre C/S
7.30pm
Ascension Day Service
St James’ Horton
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Holy Week and Easter Services around the Benefice Mon 15th Apr.
12:00 noon Midday Prayers for Holy Week, St Adeline’s, L/S A short reflection and led prayers
Tues 16th Apr
12:00 noon Midday Prayers for Holy Week, St John’s, C/S
Wed 17th Apr.
12:00 noon Midday Prayers for Holy Week, St John’s, O/S
Maundy Thursday 18th Apr 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S 7.00pm Agape Meal - Church Centre, C/S A simple communion in an informal setting with a shared meal 8.30pm Easter Vigil - St John’s, C/S until about 10pm a time of quiet and reflection. During which the altar will be stripped.
Good Friday 19th Apr 11.00am Walk of Witness - An ecumenical walk from Chipping Sodbury High Street to Yate Shopping Centre Start at C/S Clock Tower 2.00pm Good Friday Service - St John’s, C/S a service of hymns and readings at the foot of the cross 2.00pm
Taize Style Service - St John’s, OS using Taize chants
Sat 20th Apr. 7.00pm Easter Eve Service - St Adeline’s, L/S Hymns and readings for Easter Eve with the Bonfire to light the paschal candle.
Easter Sunday 21st Apr. A warm welcome to all at our Easter Communion Services. 6.00am
Dawn Service - St John’s, O/S Get up early to welcome Easter Day!
9.30am
Family Communion -
St John’s, C/S
11.15am
Parish Communion -
St James’, Horton
11.15am
Holy Communion {BCP} - St John’s, O/S
6.00pm
Holy Communion {BCP} - St Adeline’s, L/S
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