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November 2012 1 The Dun Valley Churches are members of The Clarendon Team THE CLARENDON TEAM MINISTRY OF CHURCHES TEAM RECTOR Revd Nils Bersweden, The Rectory, The Plantation, Winterslow, Salisbury SP5 1RE Tel 01980 862231. Mobile 07504 490926 E-Mail: [email protected] TEAM PRIEST (with Deanery Schools responsibility) Revd Elizabeth Moore-Bick Tel 01722 711144 E-Mail: [email protected] TEAM CURATES Revd Cynthia Buttimer Tel: 01980 862017, [email protected] Revd Jane Dunlop Tel: 01794 884793, [email protected] Revd Andrew Poppe Tel: 01980 863449, [email protected] TEAM LAY LICENSED MINISTERS Mrs Gill Morgan, Mr Bill Thompson, Mrs Debbie McIsaac OTHER CLERGY Canon Roger Sharpe, Revd Anthea Cochrane, Revd Gordon Mitchell CLARENDON TEAM WEBSITE – www.clarendonteam.org - an informative website covering Worship services, notices and activities throughout the Team Team Worship Rota – www.clarendonteam.org/rotacurrent.htm, or to download in MS Excel www.clarendonteam.org/rotacurrent.xls The weekly Newssheet can be downloaded from www.clarendonteam.org/teamnewssheet.pdf TEAM ADMINISTRATOR Clarendon Team Office, St. John’s School Room, Gunville Road, Winterslow, Salisbury SP5 1PP Tel 01980 863635 (Mon-Fri 9-11 a.m.) E-Mail [email protected] WEST DEAN WITH EAST GRIMSTEAD CHURCHWARDENS Mr Bob Trott, Oakley, East Grimstead 01722 712685 Mr Alan Bannister, West Dean ([email protected]), 01794 340872 FARLEY WITH PITTON CHURCHWARDENS Ms Mandy Kerley, The Old Bakery, High Street, Pitton 01722 712599 Mrs Sara Bossom, Stockbottom House, Pitton 01980 611133 WEST DEAN WITH EAST GRIMSTEAD FARLEY WITH PITTON LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS Mrs Gill Morgan, Farley 01722 712438 Mrs Jenny Cotter, East Grimstead, 01722 712316 Mrs Sue Sinclair, Pitton 01722 712220 Mr Alan Bannister, West Dean, 01794 340872 Mrs Sara Bossom, Pitton 01980 611133 Ms Sophie Whitmarsh, West Dean, 01794 340507 TREASURERS Mr Nick Tossell, Farley 01722 712318 TREASURER Mr John Semmons, Pitton 01722 712556 Ms Jane Higgins, 01794 340536 ORGANISTS SECRETARY Mr Barry Cooper, 01722 712350 Mr Mike Marx, 01794 340271 Ms Janice Brown MAGAZINE EDITOR Rod Coppock, Timbers, Beeches Close, Pitton, SP5 1EF Tel 01722 712469 E-Mail: [email protected] ADVERTS EDITOR Tim Hawkes, Lodge Farm House, Elm Close, Pitton, SP5 1EU Tel 01722 712577 E-Mail: [email protected] 2 JULIAN MEETINGS The Julian Meeting group meets for half an hour of silent prayer in a member’s home on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 2pm; there is no Julian Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday, and on the 4th Wednesday at 12.30pm JM members are invited to join Quaker Friends at the Meeting House in Wilton Road. 7th November at 3 David’s Garden, Pitton 21st November at Whitehill Lodge, Pitton 28th November at The Quaker Meeting House 5th December at Whitehill Lodge, Pitton If you would like further details, please contact Hilary Semmons 712556 or Sue Sinclair 712220. Pitton Methodist Society The Pitton Methodists worship together with the Anglicans at St. Peter's Church and have a Methodist led service there once a month (currently the 3rd Sunday). Minister - Susan Holden, 76a Countess Rd. Amesbury SP4 7AT 01980 623948 Steward - Mrs. Sarah Sankey 01722 712581 PathFinders@Pitton will be at 11am on Sunday 4th November and on Sunday 2nd December when the children will make the Parish Christmas Cards. The Christmas Party and Christingle Service will be at All Saints’ Farley on Sunday 9th December at 3pm. For more details call Sara on 01980 611133 3 Team Letter November 2012 Revd Cynthia Buttimer Dear Friends, I’m writing this having just returned from a short break in Pembrokeshire. It was a great surprise as I booked over the internet for a special offer on a dog friendly hotel! As we neared our destination it became clear it was in the middle of nowhere. When we found the drive, which was well hidden, it went on for over a mile. Eventually we came down to a large lake and waterfall, rounded a corner and there in front of us was the most lovely view of a castellated building surrounded by water, on an estuary. We later found out it was a wild life reserve, and there were an abundance of voles and birds and bats and hedgehogs. My two little dogs had their noses down with all the wonderful scents on the walks along the water. It wasn’t far from the sea and the Pembrokeshire coast has the most wonderful beaches set in most beautiful scenery with rugged cliffs and headlands and many islands off the coast. We could walk for miles on the beaches and Ludo and Lupin were in seventh heaven. They could run at full speed away from us and never lose sight of us. There were many surfers in the sea, and, as the tide went out, huge shining wet areas that reflected the sky. One day we went to St Davids, to the cathedral. It is extraordinary in that it has a sloping floor, and from the highest point to the lowest there is a seventeen and a half foot drop. It has nestled in its valley by a river since the 1100s, and is soaked with the prayers that have risen there over the centuries. My faith was a bit like this journey. I lost sight of God for many years, and then one day, after the loss of my child, it was as if I had turned a corner and to my great surprise there was a wonderful view where there was comfort and strength and help and light in my darkness. And now, even if I wished to run, I could never lose sight of God for he is in everything and everywhere. It is now ten years 4 since I started my three year training as a Sarum Reader, followed by training for the priesthood, followed by four years as a curate. On 21st October Jane Dunlop and I will have been licensed as Team Priests in the Clarendon Team by Alan Jeans the Archdeacon. This isn’t the end of our journeys but the beginning of new ones. Even in the gloomy days of November you can always be surprised by unexpected views of beauty and light and hope. With love, Cynthia. Clarendon Team - Team Administrator The Clarendon Team ministry, a group of 6 parishes and 10 churches, is looking for an experienced and skilled administrator to come and join the team on a part-time basis to support our work. The purpose of the role is to supervise and facilitate the day-to-day administrative operations of the Team working alongside and under the supervision of the Rector, and supported by other clergy and the various officers of the church. As well as providing effective administration and management within the church, the post-holder will be a key member of the Team. This position requires a professional approach and the ability to work on your own. Sound decision-making, multi-tasking, self-motivation, discretion and respecting confidentiality are essential. The post-holder will need confident and proven organizational, communication, IT and interpersonal skills. As a faith-based organization, we would want the post-holder to respect our beliefs. The post-holder will be based in our office in Winterslow. Hours of work will be 10-15 hours per week, preferably in the mornings. Exact hours will be negotiable and term-time working may be possible. Salary is dependent on skills and experience. For further information and to apply please send your CV, covering letter and references to [email protected] by 16th November. 5 From the registers Baptisms Hannah Elizabeth MOORE at St Peter’s, Pitton on 14th October 2012 Funerals Wilson Treeve STEPHENS at St Peter’s, Pitton on 3rd October 2012 HOLY TRINITY EAST GRIMSTEAD An apology…the last magazine issue quoted Songs of Praise 6th November. Due to a clerical error last year’s file was sent to the printers. So…no songs of praise this November. Thanks to the three readers who pointed out our error! Mea culpa ! We had a great Harvest Supper with about 60 people present and welcomed new residents into the village. Our thanks for the tasty food and all the wonderful puddings, also to our overseas visitors who did a fantastic raffle. In all we raised £400 for the church roof restoration. Thank you every one who came and supported us and made it such a pleasant evening. VILLAGE BREAKFAST John, Bob and Marlene are holding a village breakfast on 24th November in the Reading Room, 8-11am. Come and enjoy John’s wonderful fry up & Marlene’s Great American pan cakes. So PLEASE roll up and enjoy the food or a cup of coffee and a gossip! 6 THE PARISH OF FARLEY WITH PITTON Q U I E T D A Y 2 0 1 2 St. Andrew’s Church, Boscombe Saturday, 24th November, 9.30 to 4.00 COMFORT, COMFORT MY PEOPLE (Isaiah 40 verse 1) Led by The Revd. Canon Vanda Perrett We have not held a Quiet Day in the Parish for about three years and several people have requested we organise another one. Therefore we are presently planning a day to take place just before the start of Advent. For most of us Christmas is a busy time and it is hoped that this will provide a quiet space for us to reflect on the themes of Advent and our personal spiritual journey. There will be an act of worship to start the day and also at the close. Vanda has very kindly agreed to lead us and will give three separate talks to guide us in our thoughts and prayers.