WELCOME TO ST MARY'S AND ALL SOULS
Poverty and Hope Appeal
"We look forward to welcoming Peter Kettle, the Coordinator of the Diocese's Poverty and Hope Appeal as the speaker at our Benefice Service in Well Hill later this month.” We regularly support the appeal in both parishes. Confirmation |
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Take a look at the churches in the Benefice from the air |
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St Mary's and All Souls Services We will post any revisions to services here and on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StMarysAndAllSouls |
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St Mary's and All Souls latest Newsletter |
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PCC Papers You can now download minutes and other PCC documents from the PCC page |
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Food Bank latest needs: https://bromleyborough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/ *PLEASE DON'T SEND US FROZEN OR CHILLED ITEMS AS WE DON'T HAVE THE CORRECT STORAGE FOR IT AND IT SPOILS BEFORE WE CAN DISTRIBUTE IT* WE'VE GOT PLENTY OF PASTA, CEREAL & BISCUITS
Thank you!
Judith Simmonds will be taking the Parish contributions towards the end of the month so please drop your donations into our box in the porch before then. |
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Susan writes:
What a great time we have been having over these summer months in the Benefice.
We have enjoyed a wonderful Benefice service and lunch at St Martin’s, Campfire lunch at St Mary’s Cream tea and concert at Well Hill, Strawberry teas at Pratts Bottom, Pet service and dog show at St Mary’s and most recently, at the time of writing, Chelsfield Village Fair.
All of these events were enjoyed by many people on the day but their impact transcends just the day itself often resonating throughout the year. For instance, you can often hear people at the Village Fair reminiscing how they have been attending for years and now some of them are visiting with their children.
So often these events are organised by a small dedicated group of people from church or community. Some take months to organise others less time but all are arranged for the benefit of the community; memories can last generations. On the day itself you may not have even noticed the ones who were up at dawn making the preparations and will clear up afterwards. We owe them all a huge debt of gratitude.
However, although they are not alone in being volunteers in our communities, they are a great example. Since the pandemic volunteering in our communities has taken a big hit. There is now even more expectation of fewer people who continue to do it out of love. So let us ensure that we do indeed show them our gratitude with a box of chocolates, a shake of the hand or simply a smile. But also, very importantly, consider ways of joining them in volunteering to serve our church and community. Thank You
Reverend Susan
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