Diocese of Bath and Wells THE UNITED BENEFICE OF EAST CLEVEDON www.eastclevedonchurches.co.uk
MAY 2019 50P 1 SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ Sundays EAST CLEVEDON 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.30 a.m. Parish Communion (Sunday Club in the Parish Rooms) 10.30 a.m. Family Communion (1st)
Sundays ST MARY’S, WALTON 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Wednesdays 10.00 am Holy Communion
Sundays ST PAUL’S, 11.15 a.m. Morning Service (1st) WALTON-IN-GORDANO 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion (2nd & 4th)
11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer (3rd & 5th)
ST PETER & ST PAUL Sundays WESTON-IN-GORDANO 10.00 am Family Communion (1st & 3rd) 6.00 pm Choral Evensong (2nd & 4th) 6.00 pm Holy Communion (5th) Wednesdays 9.30 am Holy Communion
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2 FIRST WORD…from The Rector
I can hear it on the radio now. Sitting in my new kitchen, fresh ordained in 1991, John Betjeman’s “Summoned by Bells” was serialised each day for a week. As it did so a peal of bells sounded and the poem began. It immediately places me in a time and moment. His musical voice narrating the famous blank verse autobiography is loved by many. “Safe were those evenings of the pre-war world when firelight shone on green linoleum; I heard the church bells hollowing out the sky, deep beyond deep, like never-ending stars, and turned to Archibald, my safe old bear, whose woollen eyes looked sad or glad at me…” Not sure if everyone in Slough had quite the same view – “friendly bombs” and all that.
The sound of the bells formed part of Betjeman’s world as they have done over many centuries for anyone living near a church. In medieval London, for instance, the city would have been awash with sound as each parish rang for service and the Angelus in the evening. Indeed, the ringing of rounds in parish churches is a particularly English thing and blends to make a comfortable vision together with the green hedged fields, country lanes and ladies (and gentlemen) in brogues cycling to Evensong. Long may it continue!
But bells aren’t what they used to be. By which I mean we don’t communicate by bells in quite the same way as we did. As late as the 1940s the church bells were stood ready, silent, to be rung in case of invasion. But now we choose the “notification” on the phone. By such means millions of people can be contacted almost at once. The huge crowds gathered in London recently for the People’s Vote march and for the Extinction Rebellion protests weren’t summoned by bells. The teenager of the moment, Greta Thunberg, just 16 years old, autistic and famous and who has the ear of the powerful on climate change, has rallied the young not by bells.
But communicate still they most certainly do. I am heartened that so very often couples wanting to be married in church almost always want the bells to ring. Why? Because the bells capture the joyful mood and they happily and traditionally publish the new marriage to all who can hear in a way other communications cannot. And the half-muffle on Good Friday captures the sadness too. And if bells communicate anything, then they communicate church – a church which says, “still here”.
3 A reminder of just how significant a church can be was demonstrated on the 15th April, as the great Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris was burning. As the roof blazed and the bell tower was under threat, the question was asked again, “what does this place mean to us?” What does it say? Why, when we never go to church, should this place mean so much to us?
So what does a church, ringing its bells, mean to us? What does it say? What does it signify? Do we want it any more? Are we summoned by bells? What would we lose if our churches were removed? In Paris, within a very secular state, the answer seems to be a lot, even a billion euros within a few hours. That’s a lot of meaning.
Let it be clear. Buildings are not more important than people. When Simeon finds the infant Jesus in the Temple, it is the baby and not the architecture that fulfils God’s solemn promise. But buildings, particularly church buildings, are a gift and not a problem. A church stands to remind us of the presence of God, a rumour of God, and therefore of an aspiration that life is dignified beyond the brokenness that we so often witness. It also silently represents a community, for over the centuries countless numbers will have shared their lives within and around its walls and the church still embodies something of the values of a community at its best. The church is also a sanctuary, a holy space, set apart for a particular reason and where prayers may be said so that however faltering our faith may be we still have a place of holiness and sanctuary which is ours. God is our birth-right and our churches remind us of our shared inheritance.
Shared inheritance. Perhaps it’s above all about this. For millennia these places have borne witness to the values, hopes, faith and lives of countless people. Although muted, although widely ignored or misunderstood, a church standing in its parish does so still and remains a precious gift to us all which is still appreciated and needed.
The Archbishops asked every church to ring a bell on Maundy Thursday at 7.00pm to recognise not just the fire in Paris but to reflect our shared values, humanity and faith, the bells communicating beyond the barriers of language, borders and politics. In our benefice we were glad to do so and hope we can continue to be summoned by bells for generations to come.
Fr Noël
Copy for the June Magazine by Monday 20th May 2019 The magazine is in church on Sunday 2nd June 2019
4 MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP
Finding the best in the world
It’s Somerset day on Saturday 11th May. It is an opportunity to profile some of the delights of our county and develop relationships across our communities. It is on this day that we remember Alfred (a failed ‘Bake Off’ contestant?) taking on the Vikings from the Somerset marshes and winning, thus spawning a ‘make Somerset great again’ moment.
Now, don’t get me wrong this isn’t about us in Somerset trying to prove we are better than anyone else. We have seen plenty in recent days which has sought to divide rather than unite us as a country. Rather, this is an opportunity to value the uniqueness of some of our wonderful people, places and possibilities here in Somerset and across the diocese. I do hope you will join in! See www.somersetday.com for more details.
And surely that is what the Church should be about too. Celebrating all that is good, joyful and abundant in us. It reminds me of those words from Philippians 4:8…
‘Whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.’
It is so easy to get caught up with negatives, with the glass half empty syndrome, with stuff that brings us down rather than building us up. I wonder if we might make this month one where we encourage ourselves and others to find the best in the world and people around us. Live life in all its fullness! (John 10:10)
Rt Rev Ruth Worsley Bishop of Taunton
A BIG THANK YOU to everybody who gave Easter eggs and financial donations towards the Sisters of the Church Easter Appeal. It is very much appreciated.
5 Relaxation, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy time to talk, unwind, understand, solve and resolve
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STEPPING STONES ‘Living with Loss’ Drop in support in times of change . Have you had a bereavement or other significant change in life? Would you like to meet others in a similar situation? You are welcome to come along to: OPEN DOOR - DROP IN 2 - 4 pm fourth Friday each month at St Mary’s Church Hall Next meeting 24th May Tea always available! Members of the team are able to give information and one-to-one support if wished. The drop in sessions are confidential and the privacy of those attending is respected. Further information: Angela 01275 871247
6 CHURCH IN SPAIN
Hello everyone, it is two years since I wrote re my adopted church in Spain within the Southern Costa Blanca/Murcia region. Then I had shared an open air housegroup day followed by communion in an open air chapel - truly wonderful!
Well now last year we had three special events plus one sad funeral, that of Margaret (who was the wife of Fr Terence our assistant priest). Margaret had been battling ill health for many years but had been very involved in setting up a CofE chapel attached to the Ecumenical Centre at Cristo Resucitado (Cabo Roig) for seven or eight years, the foundation stone being laid in 2011. Two years ago Margaret helped design a new small altar with a modern frontal design carved into the wood - this design also to be embroidered on Terence's new vestments.
In late June we held two celebrations, the first being for our priest Fr Richard 's twenty-fifth anniversary of Ordination at San Fulgencio church, and two days later at Cristo, the Patronal festival, when we also remembered the laying of the foundation stone. Later in the year October at La Siesta church the 50th anniversary of Fr Terence's Ordination - wearing new vestments (which sadly Margaret missed). As with all special events in Spain services include Communion - all followed by a lovely lunch at various restaurants!! I feel so blessed to be part of this Chaplaincy, travelling out about four times a year. Parishioners like me are known as SWALLOWS - as we keep returning! Whilst there I travel mostly on local buses which are all available in Torrevieja, stopping near all churches mentioned, with lifts from friends sometimes. It is always memorable - LUCKY ME! Sandra Derrick
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FLOWERS AT ST MARY'S
30th March: for the wedding of Elkie Hector and Edmund Caldecott
21st April: Easter Sunday Requested In loving memory of Robert (Bob) Latham by Janet, Katy and Richard (Altar floor); John Gammon by Mary (Altar pedestal); Family and friends, by Maggie Ross (Pulpit pedestal); Annaliese Wolpert, by Kevin Cheverton (West pedestal); Marjorie Layhe (Odell), by Jeannie Cox and family (font); Bob Sutton, by Christine (organ window, top, and niche); June Honey, by Cyril (children’s corner window); Family and friends, by Geraldine and Roger Symes (Mary window); Rodney and David, by Douglas and Mary Pope (pulpit top)
28th April: Requested In loving memory of John Sutton, by Barbara (font).
Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the cost of Easter flowers. To celebrate a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, or remember a loved one with a floral arrangement in church at any time during the year, please speak to Mary Pope (876623). A photograph of the display will be available for you to keep as a memento if you wish.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH FLOWERS
Easter Sunday - In loving memory of my dear Mum, Pat Tyrrell, for her birthday on April 17th. She is still very much loved and missed. Mo and Geoff King xx
Sunday 5th May - In celebration of Ella’s 90th birthday. With love from your friends at All Saints’.
If you would like to dedicate the lectern flowers for a particular occasion, e.g. a special anniversary or in memory of a loved one, there are leaflets available to fill in with your message. These special occasions will be recorded on the pew sheet and in the magazine. Any donations, either one-offs or regular, are most welcome. Suggested minimum donation of £10. For more information please contact Mo King on 875527.
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St. Michael’s Church, Clapton in Gordano
Evening Concert Friday 28th June 7.00pm at the church. Featuring: The Highly Strung Community Band with Jill Elliot and Clevedon A Cappella Choir with Wendy Sergeant
Tickets are priced at £10.00 each to include wine and nibbles. Tickets are available by contacting Peter Hills-01275 858 809, Yvonne James-07972 201231 or Phil Joyner - 07970 839 390.
Proceeds of the concert will be donated to The Friends of St. Michael’s to enhance facilities at the church.
10 ALL SAINTS THEN AND NOW (from the archives)
CHRIST IS RISEN
The Church looked lovely at Easter. The gorgeous altar piece opened once more, the pictures unveiled, and the banners out. During Passiontide, when these things were hidden from us, we had missed the colour and the gold.
Now the jars at the screen were filled with forsythia, silver bowls of daffodils were on the windowsills, while golden tulips made a glory round the Paschal candle. Spring was so late that the scarcity of flowers made us appreciate them all the more.
Then on Easter Monday – the day the Church calls a Holy Day because it is a day she would like everyone to have a holiday – the sun came out, and shone the whole day long. In the church it touched the white walls, the golden altar, and the flowers; and it bathed our houses and our gardens with warmth and light. After the long winter we had almost forgotten the difference it could make.
Good and beautiful things, which wear out, change, or die. Do they mock at us? Or are they a foretaste of what God has prepared for those who love Him? It all depends on what we believe about God. And what we believe about God we bear witness to, quite clearly, in the way we keep Good Friday and Easter. Father Hoult writing in the Parish Magazine, May 1947.
*The winter of 1946-1947 was exceptionally harsh, particularly in Britain. There were heavy snowfalls throughout January 1947 well into March with deep drifts blocking roads and railways. In a world in which almost no-one had central heating, the severe cold brought great privation. Thus Father Hoult’s piece, rejoicing in Spring and Easter, is even more heartfelt when seen in such a context. Julia Elton
ALL SAINTS FLOODLIGHTING
10 May 2019 Our beautiful granddaughter, Juliette, is 8 today and we thank God for the sunshine she brings into our lives. Mo and Geoff King
If you would like to sponsor the floodlights in celebration of a special occasion or in memory of someone please contact Christine Woolford (879647)
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12 GARDEN TALK
Tulips have been rather disappointing this year and haven’t lasted as well as previous years. The high winds and rain in March didn’t help! Otherwise the spring flowers have been lovely. Camellias have been beautiful, and the magnolias stunning, especially my favourite magnolia “Stellata”. This is a small, slow growing shrub well covered in delicate white stars, quite frost resistant too and aubretia – masses of purple/blue, contrasting so well with the lime green euphorbias. Aubretia is easy to propagate. After flowering give it a good trim, dig up a small piece with root attached, tuck it into somewhere shady, keep it moist and transplant to permanent site in the Autumn.
About now is the time to prune spring flowering shrubs; forsythia, flowering currant, viburnum tinus etc cutting back to the base all stems that have carried flowers. This will promote new growth which will flower next year. Remove all faded hellebore flowers, unless you want the seeds, in which case reduce the flowers on each plants by 75% to encourage larger seeds on the remaining stems. Leave them to ripen for a few weeks.
There are some reasonably priced small pots of perennials about at the moment. This is a good time to plant corydalis, dianthus, Echinacea. Agastache is bees and butterfly friendly, as is verbena bonariensis, drought tolerant too. Also heuchera, campanula latifolia (Canterbury bells). One easy way of propagating now is to take basal cuttings. Choose a plant that is making several strong new shoots ie. Solidago or phlox. Using a sharp knife cut off two or three of these, 4" or 5" long, as close to the base as possible. Insert into a pot of sandy compost about 1½” deep. Water and keep in a shady place, be sure they don’t dry out.
Hanging baskets are easy to prepare and will give good colour for the summer. Petunias come in wonderful colours and varieties from tiny flowers to the larger scented ones. It prolongs flowering if they are dead-headed. A mixture of trailing plants is always successful, lobelia, verbena, bacopa and lovely trailing fuchsias. It’s a good idea to use some moisture retaining granules mixed into the compost. Another idea to make watering easier, is to cut the bottom off a clear plastic bottle, and push the neck into the basket compost. The bottle can be filled, and the water distributed through the basket without “flooding”.
I have recently read of an aid for those gardeners who have a problem with unwanted cats fouling the garden. “Coleus Canina” is an unusual member of the mint family which emits a smell that cats find offensive but which is barely obvious to humans! It is easy to grow, drought tolerant, likes a sunny spot, produces pale blue flowers in summer, height 45cm. Ella Howcroft
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14 CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th - 18th May
CHRISTIAN AID - What we do
We work with local partners and communities to fight injustice, respond to humanitarian emergencies, campaign for change, and help people claim the services and rights they are entitled to.
We aim to end poverty and injustice worldwide by focusing on seven key areas – see below. This involves working in partnership with local organisations, as well as with governments and the private sector.
Our work includes helping people to: claim their rights and access services such as healthcare and education; ensure they are not discriminated against for any reason; become more resilient to shocks and disasters such as drought, climate change and hurricanes; make the most of opportunities, such as being able to sell their produce for a fair price.
Help people like Jebbeh
As Jebbeh's baby grows, it’s not joy that fills her heart but fear. When her sister Fatmata went into labour, she set out on foot to hospital. The road was long and she struggled to keep walking under the baking sun. She never made it. Jebbeh told us: ‘My sister was crying out with hunger. She died on the side of the road. She never gave birth.’
As her due date looms closer, Jebbeh fears she could be next. ‘I pray, when that day comes, God will help me to deliver safely, so that I can have a bouncing baby and I’ll be healthy,’ she says. Together we can fight for a just, equal world for people like Jebbeh.
You can help by supporting the Big Brunch on Saturday 11th May (see page 8) and/or helping to deliver and collect Christian Aid envelopes. Contact the Parish Office for more information.
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CARE UNITED
16 KOSOVO APPEAL
A total of £978 has been raised by our benefice for the Kosovo appeal. This is from the Lent lunches held at St Mary’s every Wednesday during Lent and the parish breakfast held in All Saints Parish rooms in March. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this. The next events are the Big Brunch for Christian Aid on 11th May.
CLERGY CONCERT Tuesday 4th June 7.30 pm in St Mary’s Hall Come along and watch members of our benefice clergy showcasing their talents!!! Refreshments will be served, please bring your own drinks.
Date for your diary
Sunday 14th July
Benefice Picnic To be held at Walton in Gordano
Car parking in field Marquee if wet
In aid of Springboard Opportunities Group (organised by ‘CareUnited’)
The Children's Society
coffee morning and box collection
Wednesday, May 8th at 10.30 in St Mary`s Church Hall
Please come and bring your friends! Angela Williams
17 READINGS AND PRAYERS WEEK BY WEEK
5th May Easter 3 Acts 9 : 1 – 6 Revelation 5 : 11 – 14 John 21 : 1 - 19
Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us also to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father.
Living God, your Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in all his redeeming work.
12th May Easter 4 Acts 9 : 36 – end Revelation 7 : 9 – end John 10 : 22 - 30
Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father.
Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again: keep us always under his protection, and give us grace to follow in his steps.
19th May Easter 5 Acts 11 : 1-18 Revelation 21 : 1-6 John 13 : 31-35
Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father.
Eternal God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life: grant us to walk in his way, to rejoice in his truth, and to share his risen life.
26th May Easter 6 Acts 16 : 9 – 15 Revelation 21: 10,22-22:5 John 14: 23-29
Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to the disciples: help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father.
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God our Father, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life: may we thirst for you, the spring of life and course of goodness, through him who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
2nd June Easter 7 Acts 16:16-34 Revelations 22:12-14,16,17, 20-end John17:20-end
Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father.
Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ASCENSION DAY Thursday 30th May 7 am Holy Communion at St Mary’s followed by breakfast ALL WELCOME
Coffee and Conversation Thursdays at 11 am May 9th (5 Chestnut Grove) and 23 May (address tbc)
Further details from The Rev’d Caroline Sackley
Celebration of Bishop Barry Rogerson’s 40th Anniversary of Consecration as Bishop Sunday 5th May 11.00 am at St Mary’s Church followed by lunch (there will not be a 10.00 am service this morning)
19 SERVICES IN MAY
ALL SAINTS’, East Clevedon
5th 8.00 am Holy Communion The Rector 10.30 am Family Communion The Rev’d Caroline Sackley with baptism
12th 8.00 am Holy Communion The Rector 10.30 am Parish Eucharist The Rector Preacher The Rev’d Ian Hubbard
19th 8.00 am Holy Communion The Rev’d Martin Little 10.30 am Parish Eucharist The Rev’d Martin Little with baptism
26th 8.00 am Holy Communion The Rev’d Caroline Sackley 10.30 am Parish Eucharist The Rev’d Caroline Sackley
ST PAUL’S, Walton in Gordano
5th 11.15 am ‘Come and join us’ The Rev’d Sr Anita CSC Service
12th 11.15 am Holy Communion The Rev’d Sister Anita CSC
19th 11.15 am Morning Prayer The Rector
26th 11.15 am Holy Communion The Rector
Weekday services; WEDNESDAYS 9.30 am St Peter & St Paul 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion - St Mary’s;
20 SERVICES IN MAY
ST MARY’S, Walton, Clevedon
5th 11.00 am Service of Celebration of Bishop Barry Rogerson’s 40th Anniversary of Consecration as Bishop
12th 10.00 am Sung Eucharist The Rev’d Martin Little Preacher The Rev’d Sister Anita CSC
19th 10.00 am Sung Eucharist The Rev’d Sister Anita CSC
26th 10.00 am Sung Eucharist The Rector
ST PETER & ST PAUL, Weston in Gordano
5th 10.00 am Family Communion The Rev’d Sister Anita CSC
12th 6.00 pm Choral Evensong The Rev’d Nicholas Maddock
19th 10.00 am Family Communion The Rector
26th 6.00 pm Choral Evensong The Rev’d Caroline Sackley
Thursday 30th 7.00 am Ascension Day Communion followed by breakfast
ST MICHAEL’S, Clapton in Gordano Summer Concert on Friday 28th June at 7 pm Next Service is Harvest on 15th September at 3 pm
21 FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Fri 3rd 1.00 pm Fish and Chips in St Mary’s Hall
Sat 4th 10.30 am ‘Welcome In’ at St Paul’s, Walton in Gordano 3.00 pm Bible Reading at St Peter & St Paul, followed by tea
Sun 5th 10.30 am Baptism at All Saints 11.00 am Service at St Mary’s to celebrate Bishop Barry Rogerson’s 40th Anniversary of Consecration as Bishop
Wed 8th 2.30 pm Beetle Drive and tea in St Mary’s Hall 7.30 pm St Mary’s PCC
Thurs 9th 7.30 pm St Paul’s PCC
Sat 11th 11.00 am Brunch in All Saints parish rooms (see page 8)
Mon 13th 7.00 pm Archdeacons Visitation at Christchurch, Clevedon
Tues 14th 2.30 pm St Mary’s Discussion Group at 17 Ash Grove
Wed 15th 7.30 pm All Saints PCC
Thurs 16th 7.30 pm UB Churchwardens meeting in All Saints Vestry
Sun 19th 10.30 am Baptism of Jameson Hollier at All Saints’
Mon 20th 7.00 pm Rehearsal at St Mary’s for Deanery Choral Evensong
Tues 21st 10.30 am All Saints’ Community Coffee Morning 11.00 am St Peter & St Paul House Group at Boxwood Cottage
Thurs 23rd 7.30 pm St Peter & St Paul PCC at Barn End
Fri 24th 2.00 pm ‘Stepping Stones’ in St Mary’s Hall
Sat 25th 10 -12 noon St Peter & St Paul Plant Sale and Coffee Morning in Village Hall 2.00 pm Wedding at St Paul’s of James Wright and Charlotte Oakley
Sun 26th 11.15 am `Rogation Sunday at St Paul’s
June
Tues 4th 7.30 pm Benefice Clergy Concert in St Mary’s Hall Sun 9th 3.30 pm St Peter & St Paul Summer Service & picnic with Little Lights
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Mothering Sunday was a very happy occasion including the baptism of Sidney Roberts. We send our love and congratulations to Sidney’s parents Nicola and Owen, grandma Marcia and all the family, including Godparents Iain Major, Joyce Leighton and Carol and Ron Blackhurst. Also thank you to Joyce for the scrumptious Simnel cake everyone enjoyed after the service.
At the family service on 7th April the Gospel reading was John 12 v 1-8 when Jesus visited the home of Lazarus, and ‘Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair’. Hannah Little led a fun ‘smelling game’ where three volunteers had to guess what was in the pots They did very well! The music group played splendidly as always. Thank you to everyone and especially Rev’d Martin Little for his ‘talk’. At the lent group we were wondering whether it was a sermon, homily or talk! We decided (in our opinion) that a sermon was from the pulpit, a talk was from the same level as the congregation and homily a shorter version! You may have different views.
Talking about the Lent Group, it has been really good to meet on Mondays with Martin and we have enjoyed new friendships in our group. We have followed the weekly Meditations, which I think most people have enjoyed whether they have attended a Lent Group or not. Well done to Noel for producing them.
I have only managed to attend a couple of the Wednesday Meditations and lunches which have been on every week during Lent. Thank you very much to the speakers who were prepared to talk about their life and faith, it’s a very brave thing to do. The soups were delicious at the lunch and thank you to the teams of caterers from all our churches. All money raised is going to the Kosovo appeal.
There is a Christian Aid brunch in the parish rooms on Saturday 11th May. (see separate advert on page 8) This is a really good way to support Christian Aid and have an enjoyable morning so please try and go along. Also to everyone delivering Christian Aid envelopes, it is not an easy job, but the amount of money collected makes it worth it. Thank you to everyone on my ‘round’.
The monthly coffee morning was very enjoyable, time for a relaxed chat with churchgoers, friends and neighbours - we’re a mixed bag of all ages! Thanks once again to Margaret M for her themed refreshments, the table looked lovely with hot cross buns, mini eggs and little cakes (making sure not to eat the decorative chicks). The next one is on Tuesday 21st May so put it in your diary.
23 We were really sorry to hear about Maureen Summers breaking her hip and pleased to see her at the Easter service. Guy stands down after five years as churchwarden this month and as we go to press we do not have a replacement. We will pray that someone feels they can fill this role and assist Kay.
Thank you to Chaz for ringing the Sanctuary Bell at 7 pm on Maundy Thursday in line with the request for the bells to be rung for Notre Dame (see Noel’s first word).
A few of us from All Saints attended the Agape meal at Weston in Gordano on the Wednesday of Holy Week. It was a lovely occasion, making new friends and catching up with old friends from the whole benefice, whilst eating very good food. Maundy Thursday and Easter Eve services were at St Mary’s this year, both moving services and St Mary’s looked very beautiful with all the flower arrangements. Joyce and I went to the CTiC service on Good Friday in Queen’s Square, we met quite a few of you there, and friends from other churches in town. Again, a very moving service with music provided by the Salvation Amy.
Easter Day 10.30 am service at All Saints was wonderful, there were so many people of all ages in the congregation. Tia took her first communion during the service and we keep her in our prayers. The church flowers were fantastic so thank you flower arrangers, and also to Carol Batt for the Easter garden in the porch. Sandra Sallis
Dates for your diary -
Confirmation Service at All Saints on Thursday 17th October. If you or someone you know is interested in being Confirmed please have a word with Noel.
Coffee at The Court this year will be on Saturday 19th October.
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THANK YOU ….We would like to thank everyone at All Saints Church for all their kind wishes and thoughts in the last month after my dad passed away. To know everyone is thinking of us at this sad time has been a huge comfort. We would also like to thank everyone who helped to make the day of dads funeral so very special. Margaret Franklin and the Dimery family
24 ST PAUL’S, Walton-in-Gordano Facebook: St Pauls Church Walton in Gordano
‘There stands the flow’ring may-thorn tree! From thro’ the veiling mist you see The black and shadowy stem; - Smit by the sun the mist in glee Dissolves to lightsome jewelry – Each blossom has its gem!’ Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 -1834)
April was a busy month. We kicked off with a chance to say a proper ‘thank you’ to Brodie for all her hard work and selfless dedication as she now prepares to stand down as our churchwarden. It was lovely to see so many people in Church for the service and then for the lunch which followed including Brodie’s son Steve. Sue presented Brodie with a beautiful pot full of a flowering marguerite plant and said thank you from herself and from us all. After the lunch Brodie then planted a flowering exochorda shrub in the churchyard in the patch next to the door. Brodie has been a marvellous churchwarden – always there to meet and greet and to lend a helping hand to friend and stranger alike, she has been the welcoming face of our church family here at St. Paul’s and I’m sure will continue to be so in all the ways that she can. And now a few words from Brodie herself:
‘My heartfelt thanks to everyone who came to the service and contributed to the lunch on Sunday 7th. It was all rather overwhelming and a complete surprise but it was so good to see so many friends old and new. Most of all I want to thank Sue who had secretly arranged the whole ‘thing’, it has been a joy to work with her and we have shared many sad, happy and challenging times together and she has become a dear friend. I know that Sue and Sheri will be a good team but will continue to need all your support. Once again thank you all’. Brodie
Then on Wednesday 10th Sue was the speaker at the Lent Meditation ‘Something of Myself’ at St. Mary’s. With Sister Anita’s help Sue spoke to us about how the many charity fund raising events we have taken part in here in Walton started with our ‘Send a Cow’ project – Sue even brought along Daisy (a rather unusual looking toy cow that our Gran had bought for our Mum), Daisy was the poster girl for the appeal. Sue also spoke about our ‘Church Mice’ – and the amazing prize that we won in a nationwide competition for fund raising ideas in the Church. What an amazingly inspirational talk especially when Sue spoke about the children that she works with in school and their many problems – her love for them shone through; and also when she gave us her pattern for
25 leadership, leading from the middle, not dragging, not pushing but carrying everyone with her as she works to support and help so many. Well done Sue.
Thank you to all those who have been putting on the Lent Lunches and to the busy people of St. Mary’s who have hosted these Wednesday events throughout Lent. And thank you to the Clergy team for the ‘Yes, No, Wait, Please, Thank you’ Lent sheets, they have made interesting and thought provoking reading.
Brodie and Sue very much enjoyed the agape meal at St. Peter and St. Paul’s – I’m sure it made a pleasant change for them to be served instead of doing the work. Thank you to our friends at Weston-in-Gordano for hosting the meal and for welcoming us to the Good Friday service.
Our Easter Fayre was a delightful occasion on a beautiful sunny day – everyone had a brilliant time, whether enjoying the delicious refreshments or having a go on the tombola or searching through the items on sale, £255.30 was raised for Church funds – but most importantly there was quite simply a lovely atmosphere.
Thank you to Sister Anita for a lively and lovely service on Easter Sunday and we were able to give Brodie the last of her retirement gifts, a toilet twinned in her name from the money you gave so generously plus a M and Co voucher for her to treat herself – she deserves it! (An amazing £116.50 was also raised to go to Bloodwise the charity of Brodie’s choice)
And now for this month: We start with our ‘Welcome In’ Community Café on Saturday 4th May, starting at 10.30am – please join us for a cup of tea and cake. Then on the next day – Sunday 5th at 11.15am – we have our ‘Come and Join Us Service’ followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch in the Church or maybe out in the churchyard if it’s a nice day. Why not come along and ‘join us’, all you need to do is bring along a plate of food that you like and include this in our meal of homemade soup, bread and cheese.
On Saturday 11th May, as part of Christian Aid Week, there will be a ‘Big Brunch’ in the All Saints Parish Rooms. Starting at 10.30am come and join in this CareUnited event helping to support Christian Aid in their vital work around the world.
We end this month with a combined day of fun on the Spring Bank Holiday (Monday 27th May, starting at 10.30am and going on to 4’ish) – we have a choice of activities – something for all ages. Think back to the ‘Great Mouse Hunt’ and
26 to the year when we had the ‘Farmyard Escape’ – well this year it’s ‘All in a Country Garden’. There will be pictures of flowers placed around the village to be found on our ‘flower hunt’. And at the same time there will be three gardens open to the public in our ’Village Open Gardens’, lovely gardens well worth looking around, and at the Shepherd’s Hut look out for the ‘little garden animals’.
Not everyone has a garden to open to the public but how about taking part in the table top sale. Here at Hill Cottage we are going to sell all sorts, including plants, and you will be welcome to say ’hello’ to Bob and Jim. If you’d like to take part in the sale you can borrow a table from the Church and put it up in your garden or driveway or in the churchyard and you can sell whatever you like and the money will be all yours (please give a £5 donation to support the Church) - contact Sue if you are interested and then she can include you on the map. So pick up your entrance form and ticket for the Open Gardens from the Church and a guide to the village showing the open gardens and the stalls, and then start your search! There will be refreshments – ploughman’s lunches and cream teas – served throughout the day in the Church and churchyard, so if don’t want to walk around the village you can sit and enjoy the sunshine (hopefully). See further details in the Cross Tree Chronicle.
And now for next month: Saturday 1st June is our ‘Welcome In’ Community Café, starting at 10.30am. Sunday 2nd June we have our Rogation Service, at 11.15am, for June’s ‘Come and Join Us Service’ followed by a simple ‘Bring and Share’ lunch. Rogation is one of our cycle of traditional rural services – and although we might not be up to the ‘rogating’ we can still celebrate God’s glory with this joyous service at this lovely time of the year.
Looking further ahead – if you haven’t already made a note of the date don’t forget the Walton-in-Gordano Summer Fayre is on Saturday 13th July – always a brilliant village event. And then on the next day, Sunday 14th July, we have a Benefice Picnic, here at Walton, also in the field and marquee, with plenty of parking – this is to raise funds through CareUnited to help the valuable work of Springboard Opportunities Group. Lots more on both days in next month’s edition.
There are still ‘ChurchAlive19’ shares to be bought – at £10 a share the money raised will go directly to pay for work that needs to be carried out around the Church. Enough money has already been given by you to commence the improvements needed to the electricity supply to the top end of the Church – thank you for your generosity and your continued support.
27 And finally I know I can speak for us all in thanking Sheri for taking up the post as churchwarden and in wishing her well in her new, yet all too familiar, role. Ruth Long
Our Mouse Musings: As I’m sure you are aware we mice are sociable little creatures, we love seeing you here in Church and we like to get out and about ‘welcoming’ newcomers to the village – we’ve already said a big ‘hello’ to Ben, and with three houses newly sold in the village we are looking forward to greeting the new arrivals as they move in! Love Miss CM
ST MARY’S, Walton Facebook: St Marys Church Clevedon
Members of the Flower Group met at the beginning of March to discuss arrangements for the wedding of Elkie Hector and Edmund Caldecott on 30th March and also Easter flower arrangements. At the end of the meeting the group were very sorry to learn that Geraldine Symes wished to stand down as Chair of the Flower Group at the end of April. Geraldine joined the group in 2005 and became Chair in 2012. She has been instrumental in raising the standard of flower arranging in church and is always extremely helpful to less experienced arrangers and willing to share her expertise and knowledge. At times of church festivals, for weddings, and other church events she has given unstintingly to ensure that everything is done to a very high standard. Fortunately for our group, Geraldine has said that she wishes to remain on the rota for weekly duties. Jackie Parkins, Vice-Chairman, will lead the group and Juliet Hagley will continue as Secretary.
Elkie and Edmund’s wedding was a very joyous occasion. The young gentlemen pages in their grey breeches and jackets looked very smart and were worthy escorts for the several young bridesmaids in their pretty blue and white flower- sprigged dresses; two beautifully dressed young ladies completed the group of Attendants. Elkie was a picture of happiness as she entered the church on her father’s arm and Edmund looked very handsome in his Claret-coloured corduroy suit. A lovely family occasion for the Hector family and, on behalf of St. Mary’s, I would like to wish Elkie and Edmund a long and happy life together.
Each year the Clergy put a lot of thought into our Benefice preparations for Easter and this year was no exception. We were offered a varied selection of
28 readings, discussion groups, and five weekly meditations on Wednesdays before the Lent lunches. I particularly liked the weekly Notes, with their readings, reflections, something to do and something to pray, with reference to Easter, but appropriate for any time during the year. I was able to attend the first two meditations, by Carol and Sally, which were very different in so many ways but interesting and thought-provoking and I would like to thank them for sharing part of their lives with us. The Lent Lunches have been well-supported – it’s always a pleasure to meet up with people from across the Benefice – and this year was an opportunity to sell some of the goods made in Kosovo and brought to St. Mary’s by Elizabeth Gowing.
My own regular commitment during Lent has been to attend the Stations of the Cross Service on Saturdays at 5.30 p.m., followed by Compline. Since coming to St. Mary’s I had often wondered what this service would be like, and a few years ago I decided to find out. The first surprise was how many Stations there are – fourteen – I would probably have guessed six or seven. The Service begins with the Angelus, a devotion originally from the 14th century in honour of the Incarnation of Our Lord. A different person leads the Service each week, sometimes one of the Clergy and other times by a member of the congregation. After the Angelus, we all walk around the church, starting with the First Station in the Lady Chapel and follow the route Jesus took on his way to Calvary and recall the incidents that happened and the people he encountered, finishing at the 14th Station just behind the organ. The wording is different each week, but we stop at each Station and a description is given of what the panel portrays. This is followed by a pause for reflection and then a prayer for our own lives. After the 14th Station we all sit in the choir stalls for the short Service of Compline, and then we leave in silence. The attendance at this Service is not great, but I would certainly recommend it as a preparation for Easter. Perhaps next year others might consider swelling our numbers?
Bishop Barry will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his consecration as Bishop on 5th May and we are delighted to be able to share this occasion with him. The Morning Service that day will start at 11.00 a.m. and will be followed by a buffet lunch in the hall. If you would like to attend the lunch please make sure you give your name to Yvonne Flanagan before the day.
On the following Wednesday, 8th May, the Children’s Society coffee morning will take place in the church hall starting at 10.30 a.m. entry £2, with a Bring and Buy stall and raffle, coffee and biscuits. Angela Williams will be hoping to collect the Children’s Society collecting boxes – please make sure you take yours along if you have one. Mary Pope
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30 ST MARY’S SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS
This is a special month for Bishop Barry. In honour of his 40th Anniversary of Consecration as Bishop the social committee are preparing a celebratory lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 5th May. I hope you have signed the list as the committee will have catered only for those who signed to be there.
Saturday June 8th is Strawberry Cream Tea day and we look forward to seeing as many of you as are able to come. Please make an effort to be with us and feel free to bring friends but do purchase tickets beforehand. Yvonne's garden is a delight and she makes an effort to ensure it is in pristine condition for this occasion. Relax, enjoy and support the church.
The next beetle Drive is on Wednesday 8th May. Mary Holmes
ST PETER & ST PAUL, Weston in Gordano Facebook: St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Weston in Gordano
I am very pleased to report that at the recent Vestry Meeting John Bridges and Ian Robinson were elected as Churchwardens for the coming year and will be installed by the Archdeacon on May 13th at 7pm at Christchurch, Clevedon. PCC members remain as before with Elizabeth Williams as Secretary and Patrick Chavasse as Treasurer for one more year.
At the APCM, reports on the year's happenings at St Peter and St Paul showed how active it continues to be. The Rector thanked all church members for their contribution, in particular the Churchwardens and Lay Minister Robb...also Jean, the choir, organist Norma and Lucy and Martin.
The presentation of the Annual Accounts led to discussion about the steep rise (13%) in our Parish Share for two consecutive years and concern how we can continue to afford to keep the church building in good repair.
31 Our choir was very pleased to be invited to sing with St Mary's choir on 30th March at the wedding of Elkie and Edmund. Angela Hector, Elkie's grandmother, is normally a member of the St Peter and St Paul choir but had another role on this special occasion. 'La Nuit' was a joy to sing and the choir hopes to sing it again one day at a service in Weston-in-Gordano..
The Mothering Sunday Service was such a happy one...the church was buzzing with all ages including lots of children. All the ladies were given a posy by the children and the Little Lights sang three hymns. Everyone was invited to light a candle at the altar in thanks for his or her mother. The service was followed by tea.
Our Lent group found the format of the five meditations more accessible than the books studied in previous years...and once again is grateful for Robb's leadership. Those of us who went to the meditations at St Mary's on Wednesdays thank and congratulate the five speakers for their inspirational stories of faith. The soups served after these sessions were all delicious, thank you.
On Palm Sunday Noel bravely blessed our palm crosses from the dizzy heights of St Peter and St Paul's Palm Gallery after which the congregation processed round the church singing 'All glory, laud and honour' led by Nicholas Maddock and his fine voice. In place of a sermon the Rector read The Passion of St Luke.
The Agape supper proved to be a most enjoyable evening shared by people from all the UB churches. The happy chatter was interspersed by three cleverly chosen readings, found by Robb and read by her, Sandra Derrick and John Bridges. The meal of lamb hotpot and fresh fruit was much enjoyed . The Rector thanked all involved.
On the following day, Thursday 18th May, a bell tolled at 7pm for seven minutes, alongside churches throughout the country, in sympathy over the fire at Notre Dame. Thank you Derek.
Our Good Friday devotional Service was led by Rev'd Caroline. We sang four of the loveliest hymns, heard short readings from the Gospels and three most poignant poems, leaving time between for quiet prayer.
32 Easter day was blessed with perfect weather, definitely a day for Easter bonnets! The church was full of beautiful flower arrangements. Our usual congregation was pleased to have so many young folk in its midst. The Rev'd Martin Little welcomed everyone to a family Communion Service on this most important day in the church's year. During Communion the choir sang 'Be still for the presence of the Lord' and a number of children came up with their parents to be blessed. The Little Lights sang twice led by Lucy and Martin...”Well done soloists”. After the service there was a button hunt round the church! Each button found was exchanged for an Easter Egg. Ann Chavasse
FUTURE EVENTS FOR DIARIES May 25th 10 – 12 noon...Plant Sale and Coffee Morning in the Village Hall. We hope everyone will come to this event and find a few bargain plants to fill gaps in their borders or to have a cup of coffee and meet friends. Signs will lead you to parking in the field below the church. There will be a book sale also.
June 9th at 3.30pm...a Summer Service and picnic with the Little lights.
June 25 from 10.30 – 12 noon Village Coffee Morning. If you have any items to donate to Fete stalls please bring them when you come for coffee. Thank you.
July 6th from 2pm – 4pm...Village Fete ...
ST MICHAEL’S, Clapton-in-Gordano
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Our first service of the year was a well attended Easter Service, led by Rev’d Caroline Sackley with Hymns accompanied by the Highly Strung Community Band. The church looked magnificent with the mixture of the new lighting, sun shining through the windows and the beautiful arrangement of flowers in the church by Janie Russell. Rev Caroline made it a very upbeat service despite the horrors of the news on that day from Sri Lanka.
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WESTON IN GORDANO
PLANT SALE COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE
10am-12noon on Saturday 25th May at the Village Hall, Weston-in-Gordano
Money raised will go towards upkeep of St Peter & St Paul church
We will be grateful for gifts of plants to sell. Please bring them to the hall patio by Friday 24th
Parking in the field behind the church
34 The Annual Parish Meeting was held at the church this year. During this interesting meeting we heard how the various organisations in the village have helped the villagers during the last year as well as an update on the Parish Council activities. Additionally, True Speed (broadband) and National Grid gave an update on their work in the area.
Our next gathering is for The Friends AGM, held at the church on Thursday 9th May at 7pm. Please come and join us, support our work and give us your thoughts on how we can improve our church.
We are pleased to say the electrical work at the church is now complete. All we have to do now is pay for it! The work involved a complete rewire, new consumer boxes and updating the power sockets to meet our current and anticipated needs moving forward. The new lighting has revealed some wonderful aspects of the church construction. The previously dim ceiling of the church is now revealed in splendour with some wonderful craftmanship in the wood features and structures. The monument is now fully illuminated and can be seen in its glory. Thank you Derek and Phil for supervising this work Thanks also to Jacob Rollings and Adrian Pyne for their skilful and considerate work in carrying out the installation.
The other date for your diary is the Summer Concert that is being held at the Church on Friday 28 June (please note the correct date—sorry for the previous error) at 7pm. Featuring: The Highly Strung Community Band with Jill Elliot and the Clevedon A Cappella Choir with Wendy Sergeant. Tickets are priced at £10.00 each to include wine and nibbles, are available by contacting Peter Hills-01275 858 809, Yvonne James-07972 201231 or Phil Joyner - 07970 839 390. Peter Hills
ALL SAINTS’ COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING
in All Saints Church Vestry
Normally the third Tuesday in the month Next meeting Tuesday 21st May All welcome. Just turn up. No charge.
Please contact Parish Office 873257
35 BENEFICE BIRTHDAYS IN MAY
1st Ryan James Matthew Bond 6 6th Patrick George Christopher Slattery 4 10th Rosealie Harriet Lewis 5 10th Juliette Cathleen Margaret King 8 15th Riley Bradley Summerell 5 18th Corin Coulson 12 18th Poppy Louisa Winifred Tabatha Dickenson 5 20th Holly Jayne Standerwick 5 24th Deacon Thomas Mapstone 8 30th Sebastian Campbell Carrad 7
FROM THE REGISTERS…
WEDDINGS 30th March St Mary’s Edmund Caldecott and Elkie Hector FUNERALS 28th March Weston super Mare Andrew Downing 29th March Weston super Mare Keith Patterson 3rd April All Saints’ Ron Franklin 11th April Weston super Mare Eileen Prew
BAPTISMS 31st March All Saints’ Sidney Roberts
We remember the above in our prayers.
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LAST WORD
“If history records good things of good men, the thoughtful hearer is encouraged to imitate what is good: or if it records evil of wicked men, the devout, religious listener or reader is encouraged to avoid all that is sinful and perverse and to follow what he knows to be good and pleasing to God.”
Venerable Bede
The English Benedictine monk known as the Venerable Bede wrote his Ecclesiastical History of the English People in about 731. In this extract from the Preface, Bede reminds us that history is not a dry, forensic exercise, but something that touches and influences the way we live - our very soul, even. His great book is still very readable today, and traces the development of a unified, Christian Britain. Bede's feast day falls on 25th May.
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FISH ‘N’ CHIPS
St Mary’s Church Hall on 1st Friday of each month next lunches are on 3rd May and 7th June
All are welcome but especially those living on their own and those whom you know who would enjoy and benefit from it (not restricted to church members).
Please let Angela Hector (871247) know if you would like to partake by the previous Wednesday so that the fish can be ordered.
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38 Groups open to everyone:
HOUSE GROUPS St Mary’s Group – 2nd Tuesday - contact Sally and William King (881101) All Saints Group – monthly on Tuesday 2.30 pm (Contact Sue Sallis 871693) Weston in Gordano Group – 3rd Tuesday each month at 11.00 am followed by lunch, (Contact Robb Robinson 01275 399097) Coffee and Conversation - Thursdays fortnightly 11 am-12.30 at 5 Chestnut Grove (Caroline Sackley 792212) Contemplative Prayer Group – on a Friday TBA at 27a Dial Hill Road (Sisters of the Church) 01275 544471
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR BENEFICE
We have two Sunday morning groups that meet every Sunday at All Saints, except the 1st Sunday in the month which is a family service. We always begin all together in church, before the young people go to their groups, returning in time for Communion.
Sunday Club is our group for children aged pre-school to Year 5 at All Saints. After the start of the service, we go to our space in the Parish Rooms. Children in Reception and younger must be accompanied by an adult. We have fun together and explore our Christian faith with games, crafts, stories and more!
Next Step is our youth group at All Saints for those in Year 6 and above. It meets at the same time as Sunday Club, but in the Vestry. We sit around on beanbags, laugh together, and discuss our faith though activities and reading the Bible. There are also social events from time to time – look out for details!
LITTLE SAINTS Meets at 2 pm on Thursday in the Vestry at All Saints Church. Craft activity, songs and refreshments. All pre-school children and carers welcome. Contact Parish Office 873257
Little Lights Children’s Choir is a monthly children’s choir at St Peter & St Paul’s led by Lucy, a professional singing teacher, and Martin, the curate who plays the guitar! We welcome all primary aged children (pre-schoolers must come with an adult) to sing upbeat Gospel-type songs, enjoy musical games, and grow in skills and confidence. Each session is free of charge, lasts an hour and includes a drink and snack. There are regular opportunities for the children to perform in church, and contribute to our worship and celebrations. Come and try it out! Contact Rev’d Martin for more details (contact details overleaf)
39 STAFF
Prebendary Noël Hector The Rectory, All Saints’ Lane, BS21 6AU (Rector) (Tel:873257) email: [email protected]
The Rev’d Sister Anita CSC St Gabriel’s, 27a Dial Hill Road, BS21 7HL (Associate Priest) (Tel:544471) [email protected]
The Rev’d Caroline Sackley 5 Chestnut Grove, Clevedon BS21 7LA (Associate Priest) (Tel:792212) [email protected]
The Rev’d Nicholas Maddock 3 Friary Close, Clevedon, BS21 7QA (Associate Priest) (Tel: 870751) [email protected]
The Rev’d Martin Little, M.A. 74 Walton Road, Clevedon, BS21 6AN (Curate) (Tel:876269 mob: 07816955713) email: [email protected] Lay Ministers Mrs Angela Hector, M.Sc. 52 Thackeray Avenue, Clevedon, BS21 7TA (Tel:871247)
Mrs Robb Robinson, B.Ed Boxwood Cottage, Clevedon Road,
Weston in Gordano BS20 8PU (Tel:399097)
Safeguarding Officer Mrs Katherine Crowe (07772165805)
Hall Bookings: All Saints’ Parish Rooms: Trish & John Dean Tel: 07763295495 (Texts preferred) email: [email protected] St Mary’s Church Hall: Mrs Diana Fleming Tel: 01275 875081
Parish Secretary: Mrs Sandra Sallis, The Parish Office, The Rectory Tel: 873257. Normally open: Tuesdays 10am-1pm; Wednesdays 9am-3pm; Thursdays 9am-1pm; Fridays 9am-3pm. [email protected]; www.eastclevedonchurches.co.uk
CHURCHWARDENS
All Saints’ East Mr Guy Summers, 29 The Tynings, BS21 7YP (875211) Clevedon with Mrs Kay Osborne, 2 Seymour Close BS21 6DU (342013) St Michael’s, Clapton in Gordano
St Mary’s Walton Cheryl Parry, 10 Edward Road West, BS21 7DY (873723) Mrs Diana Fleming, Flat 5, 29 Edgehill Road, Clevedon BS21 7BZ (875081)
St Paul’s Mrs Sue Betts, 1 Kings Road, Portishead, BS20 8HH (848645) Walton in Gordano Mrs Brodie Lyon, 87 Strode Road, Clevedon, BS21 6QF (879081)
St Peter & St Paul Mr John Bridges, The Bellows, Clevedon Road, Weston in Gordano Weston in Gordano BS20 8PU (843380) Mr Ian Robinson, Boxwood Cottage, Clevedon Road, Weston in Gordano BS20 8PU (399097)
Contact for St Michael’s Clapton in Gordano - Peter Hills (01275 858809)
Website: www.eastclevedonchurches.co.uk Facebook pages : All Saints East Clevedon Church; St40 Marys Clevedon; St Pauls Church Walton in Gordano; St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Weston in Gordano