Notices for 16th August

Opportunities to Pray Together

Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast 1^st Saturday of the month at the Vicarage, from 9am, prayer, coffee and croissant. Next is the 5^th of September – Thursday evening (for ALPHA) at St Thomas at 7:00 pm for an hour. 13^th, 20^th, 27^th August and 3^rd September.

This Sunday Services: – 11th after Trinity

 09:30 St Thomas Holy Communion. 

11:15 St Martha’s Matins.

Next Sunday Services: 23rd August

09:30 St Peter & St Paul, Albury Holy Communion.

11:15 St Martha’s Holy Communion

The Week Ahead

Tots and Toddlers: St Thomas' Monday 9:15am

Broad Horizon: St Martha's 25^th August at 7pm

Meeting of Parishioners:  St Thomas' 27th August 7.00 pm

ALPHA Course: St Thomas' 7pm Thursdays from 10^th Sept.

Chilworth Tinies and Toddler Group

Mondays from 9:15 -10:30am  meet in St Thomas', play chat, pray and support.  

 Food and Hygiene Bank

The Foodbank Larder box is located in the porch of St Thomas Church.

Thank you to all who have donated recently putting us in a better situation.

Donations of LL milk, tinned meat, fish, veg & beans, sachets rice, toiletries and cleaning products always needed. We have sufficient pasta for the moment.

We also supply 6 families, 4 single households with monthly deliveries of fresh food at a cost £300-£400 a month.

ALPHA Course starting 10th September

We are starting an ALPHA course in September at St Thomas Church, there will be food a short video and an opportunity to think and chat about the topic for that night in an open and friendly atmosphere, it is free and everyone is welcome.

Launches 10^th September, we meet and eat at 7pm, then watch a video and have open discussions after.

There is no charge, but it is helpful to know how many are coming for catering purposes. 

.Email me if you would like to know more or to let me know you intend to come at revdavid@parishofchilworth.org.uk

Also let me know if you can help or be involved in ensuring this all works well.

Meeting of Parishioners 27th August

Thursday 27th August at 7pm at St Thomas Church for the election of Richard Melhuish as Churchwarden.

This will be followed by his swearing in.

Formed by Grace 19th August 6pm at St James', Shere

This August, Formed by Grace offers a gentle space to pause during the summer season. Together we'll reflect on the gift of Sabbath, taking time to rest in God's presence and notice the quiet ways he restores and sustains us. Through Scripture, reflection and shared silence, we are invited simply to receive.
Everyone is welcome, including carers who may need to come for as much or as little of the evening as they are able.

"Being With" Community Outreach

The Albury team is 'being with' our community again on August the 31st when they will set up a stand at The Peaslake Fair - if you are there, please come over and say hello, see what they are doing, and think about joining  next time.

Or if you can't make it do contact Ian for details at chaplain@parishofshere.com

Taketime Meditation at  St James', Shere

Broad Horizons Book Group

Our informal book continues on 25th August when we will be discussing "Cuddy" by Ben Mysers. See below for further details:

PCC & APCM Minutes and Documents

 Redacted versions of these can now be found at https://www.parishofchilworth.org.uk/pcc/ on the Parish Website and will be uploaded when available.

Used Stamps for Oxfam

 Please place used stamps in the box at the back of St Thomas' which will stay there all year and be emptied as and when it gets full.

Priest David Oakden – Revdavid@parishofchilworth.org.uk - 01483 534293 (day off Friday)

Do let me know of anybody or anything that you would like to be prayed for.

www.parishofchilworth.org.uk and find us on https://www.achurchnearyou.com

If  you need us

If you need any help with anything or have any questions please click on the names below to email a request:

For general admin matters our Administrator Yvonne

For local pastoral issues our Minister David