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Three Congregations: One God, One Parish Our Rector, Rev David Tyler, writes this month… Dear friends, I have at mes had people say to me ‘why do you keep needing to confess in church’ ‐ or ‘I don't like the fact that you have to say sorry all the me in church’. I understand why people say that to me, but I think there is more to it than just saying sorry ‐ and I think that there is something important about saying sorry that none of us should miss out on. We are soon to enter the season of Lent ‐ a season which is all to do with saying sorry. So why say sorry and why is it important to do so ‐ when perhaps quite a few of us are not very good at doing it (including me!). If we really understand who God is then we can't but help to realise that we do need to say sorry. God is holy and perfect ‐ God has never done anything wrong and he can't abide any wrongdoing or evil. (No ce he doesn't stop loving those who do wrong ‐ he just doesn't love what they are doing.) So it is important to say sorry and recognise that we are not God and that we do get things wrong. But there is also something else. I meet quite a few people who have done something wrong, perhaps something serious, but who can't forgive themselves for it. It is really important to say sorry to God SO THAT we can receive the forgiveness that he offers to all of us no ma er what we have done. So as we enter this season of Lent let us be willing to say sorry ‐ sorry to God and sorry to anyone else you may need to apologise to, and as you do so be willing to accept the forgiveness that God offers us all. May you know that you are loved and forgiven. Best wishes, David
Hanborough Parish News February 2016
Contact Informa on
David Tyler ‐ [email protected] Parish News ‐ [email protected] No ce Sheet ‐ [email protected] Website ‐ [email protected] Hitchhikers ‐ [email protected]
Communica on Team Members Parish News Editor ‐ Zoe Preston No ce Sheet Editor ‐ Megan Pawley / Sarah Lindon
Parish News Contribu ons Please do support your local Parish News by le ng us know what you or your group have been doing recently. Please submit news, ar cles, adverts for future events, poems, jokes, etc for the next issue to the Editor, Zoë Preston (Tel 886637), by Friday 12th February 2016. By Email: [email protected] Or by post to: 63 Church Road, Long Hanborough, Oxon, OX29 8JF If you would like to receive a PDF version of this monthly newsle er via email, or if you know someone else who would like to receive a paper or PDF version, please contact the Editor.
Cut-off Date for Contributions To aid publication of the Parish News in Hanborough we have decided to bring the cut-off date for articles forward to the 12th of the month. Please can you ensure that any items are with the Editor, Zoe Preston ([email protected]) by the 12th of the previous month.
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TRAIDCRAFT News Thank you for all your support of the Traidcra stall over the last year. As you may know Traidcra give me a small margin to cope with stock that doesn't sell or goes out of date. Because the stall has been doing so well I have been able to send a gi of £50 to Chris an Aid for their Christmas appeal (for Mosquito nets in Nigeria) and £50 to Traidcra to help their work with beekeepers in Tanzania. Thank you again for your support which has enabled these gi s. Catherine Somerville Tyler
Lent Groups During Lent, (from 16th February 2016 onwards), there will be several groups mee ng weekly both in Hanborough and Freeland. We hope you will feel able to join one, to meet others, to think and chat about personal, group and spiritual issues. You really will be most welcome. Details about the groups will be found at the back of church and in the Sunday No ce Sheet. Please contact John Fox (881384) for informa on.
Opportuni es at St Andrews Bookshops At St. Andrews we passionately believe that ‘Books Change Lives.’ Over many years, we’ve seen how Chris an books and resources inspire, teach, encourage and challenge. We have opportuni es for new part‐ me team members to work across our Oxford and Witney branches, joining us to connect customers with life‐changing projects. To apply, please submit your CV to either branch or email them to Andi at:[email protected]
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Forthcoming Events & News One Way UK Puppet Ministry Day Saturday 30th January At Iffley Church Hall, Oxford on 30 January 2016. Cost £15 (bring a packed lunch). Email sarahmckearney@b internet.com for details.
Lent Soup Lunch Saturday 20th February 12.30pm at Christ Church. Proceeds to Chris an Aid. Come and enjoy homemade soup I n the company of others, all are welcome. Contact Judy Haynes : 01993 882379
Safari Supper Safari Supper Saturday 16th April Guard this date for the Safari Supper – 2016 more informa on to follow soon.
Evening Recep on at Broughton Castle Saturday 11th June An early evening recep on at Broughton Castle, near Banbury. Music by an ensemble of the Rifles Waterloo Band. During the evening we will using the occasion to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday. Anyone interested in coming should contact Richard Wilkins.
Date for your diary… We will be holding a Bap sm service by full immersion on Sunday 10th July at 10am Manor School. If anyone would like to be bap sed or reaffirm their bap sm promises) please speak to David or Phil.
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Please Pray For... For our Alpha course, underway with 7 guests. For the growth of our churches. For James Berry on mission with OM. For those unwell and recovering including Frances Pargeter, Dave Tee, Megan Pawley, Marie‐Jo, Ma hew Thompson, Sarah Haggie, Elizabeth McKay, Zoe Preston and Janet Pa erson. For Neil Bishop.
Prayers For Our Community The churches in Hanborough will be focusing some of their prayers on the community and will be praying for a part of the villages' community each month. This month, the focus of prayer will be Sta on Hill, Park Lane, Blenheim View, and Burleigh Court .
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Advance No ce LIVING WELL IN THE END TIMES We are fortunate as members of the congrega ons in the Benefice of Hanborough and Freeland to have the opportunity of hearing the Revd. Dr Joanna Collicu present her booklet ‘Living Well In The End Times: A Chris an Resource to support people in making peace with the prospect of death’, on Monday 22nd February 2016 at Christchurch 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Coffee & Tea will be served at the start of the mee ng which is expected to end at 9.30 pm. Revd Dr Joanna Collicu works three days a week for Ripon College, Cuddesdon. The rest of the week she works as Oxford Diocesan Advisor for Spiritual Care for Older People. She studied experimental psychology and theology at Oxford University, and clinical psychology at the Ins tute of Psychiatry, University of London. She is a chartered clinical psychologist and specialist neuropsychologist, registered as a prac oner with the Health Professions Council. A er many years working in the health service, Joanna moved into the field of psychology of religion and was director of the MA programme in psychology of religion at Heythrop College, University of London un l 2010 when she joined the staff at Cuddesdon. Her interests are wide ranging, reflected in publica ons on cogni ve behaviour therapy, brain and behaviour, natural theology, psychological approaches to the Bible, psychological trauma, the spirituality of children and people with special needs, and medical ethics. She currently has two books in press: one on psychology and spiritual forma on (SCM), and one edited volume on neurology and religion (CUP). She has been a trustee of Godly Play UK, and Chair of the Bri sh Associa on of Chris ans in Psychology. She is an associate priest in a west Oxfordshire parish.
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Home Group Informa on Freeland A ernoon Home Group The group will meet on the following Tuesdays in 2016: February 9th, 16th and 23rd March 1st, 8th and 15th April 12th and 19th May 10th and 17th June 14th and 21st July 12th and 19th August 9th and 16th September 13th and 20th October 11th and 18th November 8th and 15th December 13th
This is a very friendly group who all want to learn more of our Chris an Faith and what the Holy Bible has to teach us. The group meets at 2.00pm usually at 113 Broadmarsh Lane but please contact Peter Langley (883775) to find out more.
Ladies’ Day me Bible Study Thursdays in term me. 12:45 to 2.00pm at the Lindons (87 Main Rd, Long Hanborough). Bring your bible and your lunch. (Contact Susan Sugden 881522 or Sarah Lindon 883490)
Tuesday Home Group Mee ng Tuesday evenings at 8pm. Currently studying the parables. Venue to rotate as follows; the Young family, Hardens and Claires. For more informa on contact Emma Young on 883345.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 7
Hanborough Parish Website Don’t forget to visit the Hanborough Parish Website, where you can find further informa on on what is happening in your parish. h p://www.hanboroughparish.co.uk/
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Could you ring church bells?
Perhaps you might like to learn or haven't rung for a bit but would like to get back to ringing? If so, the Hanborough Tower would love to hear from you.
Please contact James Gibbons by email ([email protected]) or phone David Tyler (881270) if you are interested.
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Some Useful Contact Details Rector: The Reverend David Tyler – 881270 The Rectory, Swan Lane, Long Hanborough OX29 8BT Email: [email protected] (Rev David Tyler normally takes his day off on a Saturday, unless there is a wedding.)
For Baptisms/Funerals – contact Rev David Tyler
For Weddings – first contact organist Margaret Stringer – 882112 Fornsete, 23 Pigeon House Lane, Freeland
Church Wardens: Clive Berry – 882080 Email: [email protected] Richard Wilkins – 882482 Email: [email protected]
PCC Secretary: Susan Sugden – 881522 Email: [email protected]
Associate Ministers: Rev Peter Ball – 882859 Email: [email protected]
Curates: Rev Phil Cooke – 01865 881366 Email: [email protected]
Rev Sue Spankie – 01993 706469 Email: [email protected]
Licensed Lay Ministers: Hugh Dalton – 881742 Clive Berry – 882080
Lay Pastoral Assistants John Fox – 881384 Peter Langley – 883775
Pastoral Care Pastoral Care is an essential part of our life together in Hanborough. The members of the Church and the Community care for one another in all sorts of informal ways and the Pastoral Care Team* assists in the ministry of visiting and prayer.
*The Revd. David Tyler has oversight of the team whose members are: Kath Wheal, Gillian Hunt, Robin Feast, Bernard Melvin and John Fox, any of whom may be approached in confidence.
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Regular Church Events Monthly Prayer Time: 1st Wednesday at the Rectory 8pm. All welcome. Commuters Prayer Time: Fridays 6.45–7.15am, 33 Churchill Way (880462). Christian Fellowship: Contact Margaret Stringer (882112). Lunch Club: Meets once a month on the first Wednesday, 12.45–2.15pm at Christ Church. Two-course lunch is £3 incl. coffee for up to 40 members. Please contact Carol Bower (881930) first as there is a waiting list. Drop-in Coffee Morning: Tuesdays 10–11am, Christ Church. Tea/coffee, home-made cakes. All are welcome. Men's Beer & Curry: All men welcome; it involves talks from speakers or watching a DVD, some of which have a Christian theme; good home delivery curry on offer. It is also simply a chance for men to socialise! For details contact Robin Feast (882897 or [email protected]). Ladies’ Pizza & Wine: A social evening for ladies, arranged every few months, usually a Friday. Contact Zoë Preston (886637). Cycle Ride (15–30 miles): Saturdays 7.45am, starting from 33 Churchill Way. Contact David Dobson (880161) or Simon Gundry (880462). Home Groups (term-time only) Tuesday 2pm at 113 Broadmarsh Lane, Freeland – contact Peter Langley (883775) 8pm at a venue in Hanborough or Freeland – contact Emma Young (883345) Wednesday 8pm at The Rectory – contact Robin Feast (882897) 8pm The Fireside Group at 19 Isis Close, Long Hanborough – contact John Fox (881384) Thursday — Ladies’ Daytime Bible Study Group 12.45pm at the Lindon’s home. Contact Susan Sugden or Sarah Lindon. Friday — The Fellowship Group Meets once a month on Friday evening at 7.30pm at various venues (usually the first Friday of every month) - contact Edna Harris (708708) Exegesis group meets every 5 weeks (or so) – contact David Tyler for more details and venue info (881270) Young People’s Groups (term-time only) Wayfarers & Focus: Sunday School for children aged 3–16 years, which meets term-time most Sundays at the Manor School. Contact Zoë Dobson (880161). Crèche: For babies and toddlers is run most Sundays at the Manor School. Toddlers @ St Mary’s: Wednesdays at 10–11.30am. See page 8 for more info. Hitchhikers: Sundays 7.00–8.30pm in the Methodist Chapel. All 11+ year olds are welcome. Contact Val Richens (880143).
11 February 2016 Services Hanborough 7th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul Feb 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev Phil Cooke) Manor School 18.00 Healing Service (Revs Sue Spankie and David Tyler) Christ Church
10th 20.00 Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday St Peter & St Paul (Revs Sue Spankie and David Tyler)
14th 10.00 Holy Communion with Bap sm (Rev Peter Ball) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer Christ Church
21st 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Worship Together (Rev Sue Spankie) Manor School 10.00 United Morning Prayer Christ Church 18.00 Compline (Rev David Tyler) Christ Church
28th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer Christ Church
6th Mothering Sunday Mar 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) Christ Church
St Mary the Virgin, Freeland 7th 10.00 Family Service (Rev David Tyler) Feb 18.00 Taizé (Rev Peter Ball) 14th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev Peter Ball) 21st 10.00 Holy Communion with children’s talk and cra (Rev David Tyler) 28th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) 6th 10.00 Family Service for Mothering Sunday Mar (Rev David Tyler)