Church Groups

 

The Choir: Larry & Rosemary Robson - 01789 296134

The Choir sings anthems regularly at morning and evening services with special choral services at Advent, Christmas and Easter.
They also take part in area RSCM events and the Junior Choir participates in the RSCM Ribbon Award Scheme. 
Senior choir practices are held on Thursdays 7pm - 8pm and the Junior Choir, which is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 16, practises on Thursdays 6.15pm - 7.15pm.
The Choir is open to anyone with a love of singing and interest in music.
 
Housegroup:  Mrs. Jackie Daniels  - 01789 266637

Housegroup meets weekly during term time on Thursday evenings at different venues (check with Jackie). 
Meetings are very informal and enjoyable, and everyone values the friendship and fellowship enormously.
Songs are sung, worship is prepared and led by each in turn; Bible studies, topical/themed discussions, speakers, videos, etc. all contribute to encouraging spiritual growth.
 
Ladies Fellowship:  Mrs. Jo Carver - 01789 292528

Ladies Fellowship is based on the spiritual ideal of fellowship.  We seek to take part in the work of the church, raise funds to support church activities and local and national charities.
There are speakers, outings and lunchtime events.
Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month when everyone has the opportunity to contribute using their own unique skills and talents.
 
Mothers' Union:  Mrs. Eileen Bidwell - 01789 266674

Mothers' Union meets in the Parish Centre on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm
 
Music Group:  Larry Robson - 01789 296134
The Music Group plays regularly during Sunday morning services. Anyone who is of Grade 3 Associated Board standard and above is welcome to join.
Practices are held weekly prior to performance.
 
Praise and Play:   Mrs. Kay Dyer - 01789 298299

Praise and Play is for children under 5 and their parents and carers, and they meet every Wednesday in term time from 1.30pm to 3pm for a short service in church, followed by playtime in the Parish Centre.  Children enjoy helping to light the candles and sing the Cradle Song,  accompanying the singing on percussion instruments;  listen to Bible stories and join in action choruses.  Tea, orange and biscuits are provided in the Parish Centre at 2pm as the childen play with toys.
There is no charge.
 
Quiet Garden - The Vicar.
An opportunity to meet one Saturday afternoon a month to be still with the Lord - a time to listen and reflect, encouraged by a topical theme.
 
Youth Emmaus - Kay Dyer

check out http://www.geocities.com/ymshott/ for details
 
Youth Group (STAY) - Mrs. Naomi Whittaker - 01789 296631

The Youth Group restarted when four of our young people were Confirmed in November 2002, and it was felt that as a church we were not meeting the needs of the 11 to 16 age group;  we wanted to keep their interest and welcome new youngsters.

The challenge is to encourage these people to come to church occasionally and to make them feel welcome and engaged in worship.  It was good to see four people from youth group leading the prayers at the Christingle Service.

I now have a mailing list of around 45 people.  Not everyone comes every session, so we are seeing around 25-30 young people each evening   Due to the increased numbers, from September STAY Club will be open to year 7 upwards rather than year 6 (i.e. just secondary school people)