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Archiving our history

Do you have old paper records relating to St Bartholomew’s?  These could be photos, minutes or meeting notes or documents about improvements to the building or fundraising?  We have storage facilities that we are using until we can sort through the reams of paperwork and deposit them “formally” with the Diocese if that is what…

Warm Welcome is 2!

Warm Welcome celebrated its second birthday last Thursday – with plenty of cake to ensure a good celebration!  From the outset, we wanted Warm Welcome Space to be a community endeavour and not faith led, to be inclusive for everyone. Our team of volunteers is drawn from across our local community, providing a warm welcome…

Safeguarding – A statement from Andrea

Safeguarding Sunday 17 November 2024 As we gather on this Safeguarding Sunday, we take a moment to acknowledge a difficult but vital responsibility we hold as a community and church, the protection of each person, especially the vulnerable, in our midst. As I am sure you will know, the Archbishop Justin Welby announced his resignation…

Prayer Bulletin

Please pray for: –  For people with long term health issues –  For Bette Puffett following a fall –  For friends and family of Pauline Day whose father Robert Batts died on 6th November and whose funeral and burial are on Mon.  Dec 2nd at 2pm

Remembrance Sunday

It was an honour to gather outside at the Village Pond to honour the fallen today. Our flower team had, as usual, created a wonderful display throughout the church.  Together, with all the community, we paused to reflect, remember and give thanks. As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust; Moving in…

Letter from Dave Adams LLM

One year ago 7 people presented themselves before the Bishop for confirmation, a ceremony in which they publicly declare their faith.  Last month Lauren shared a little of what that meant for her.  She spoke with such enthusiasm and joy about the opportunity  to show the church and the world that she was committed to…