PARISH NEWS St Cuthbert, Wells with St Mary Magdalene, Wookey Hole Linked with the parish of West Livingstone, Zambia 2015 Ss Michael, Gabriel and September Raphael, Archangels 29th September September in St Cuthbert’s by Alistair Glanvile September is Festival Time at St Cuthbert’s and this year’s After 16 years we are bowing out and leaving the field open Festival starts on Friday 4th with the Ystavaa Piano Trio at for new ideas and new enthusiasms. Sometimes something lunch time, followed by Billy Thompson Gypsy Jazz at 7.30. has to die before it can be reborn. I think you might find some words in the bible on this theme! On Saturday at 7.30 we have the Vocal Works Gospel Choir. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us in whatever way over the years and although it is sad to finish it On Sunday The Ven Dick Acworth will be the Preacher at is a chance for new life in the church’s musical life. the Festival All Age service in the presence of the Mayor and members of the City Council. In the evening there will Alistair be Choral Evensong at 6.30. See the Full Festival Programme on: On Tuesday Abigail Wise will be giving a piano recital at 12 www.stcuthbertswells.co.uk/events noon, and in the evening we welcome Fibonacci Sequence. St Cuthbert’s Ladies Group Wednesday lunch time we will hear Helen Wilkins and Gillian Wells, and in the evening we have Festive Flutes. Our September meeting is on Tuesday 15th, 7.30 at the Lawrence Centre with our speaker making a return visit, On Thursday our own organist Peter Kingston will be giving following well-received talks in the past. Helen Wall will be an Organ Recital and in the evening you can dance in the talking about “Walking and Cycling”, and members are hoping aisles to Jazz with a Swing. she will be as entertaining as previous visits. We finish on Friday with Cathedral School Music at Lunch During September, the committee will be preparing the Time, and in the evening we close with the Yeovilton programme for the Ladies Group year from March 2016 Military Wives Choir. Both events bring a fitting close to the festival. onwards. If anyone has suggestions of speakers for us to consider, we’d be grateful for their details before 17th This will be the last Festival organised by the present September. committee and although there may be other concerts during the year it is unlikely that there will be a festival Bid next year. Are you interested in being If you know someone who might be interested in learning more about faith, then see the leaflet and poster or contact 2015 Confirmed this year? Alastair, Suse Ison-Stierer or Rev Paul Clarke so that we know how many to expect! Confirmation is the chance as an adult to affirm the faith of your baptism for yourself. It is also the way someone can “join the Church of Battle of Britain Sunday 20th September England”. In this year that marks the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of September The service for Christians throughout our area will take Britain it is our turn to host the RAF Association annual place at the Cathedral this November – Saturday 21st at service on Battle of Britain Sunday. This will be at the 10am 2pm. service on Sunday 20th September when we will be joined by members of the RAF Association and others marking If this is something you would like to think about, or would this key event in our nation’s recent history and those who like more information about then do have a word with took part in it. Alastair as soon as possible so that together we can work out how best to help you prepare for this exciting step of Wookey Hole WI, July meeting 2015 Affirmation and commitment. PARISH NEWS PARISH Our July meeting was busy with catching up on past Joining in the Communion Service activities, and with planning for our Centenary Garden as a young person Party Lunch which will take place during our summer break. There were also advance notices of events to come For many years now in the Church of England in the autumn to look forward to. anyone who has joined the church through Myrtle wore the outfit that she had worn to the WI’s special being Baptised or Christened is welcome to Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and gave us an share in the family meal of the Communion, or account of her day. She was in the reception line to be presented to Princess Alexandra, the other Royal ladies Eucharist. present were the Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Some young people simply grow into this by Wessex. sharing naturally when they come to receive Also in Royal company was Barbara Sprague who was our with Mum or Dad. For others it is a good idea to local delegate to the Centenary National Annual Meeting at mark the occasion of beginning to share in this the Albert Hall, which was attended by the Queen, the Princess Royal and the Countess of Wessex. Barbara gave way with some preparation and discussion us a round up of the speakers, she was impressed about what it all means, and what being part of particularly by Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson, whose God’s family involves. father encouraged her to live a normal life in spite of her disability. If this something you, or the younger members of your family, have questions about, do talk with Desi Fradgley of Horseshoes and Handprints, after an unsuccessful battle with a malfunctioning projector, talked Alastair or Suse Ison-Stierer about how to make to us about her horses and the charitable work she and her this meaningful and special for you and yours. helpers do with special needs children especially those with autism. We were able to catch up on the pictures while we had tea, it made the whole thing more vivid seeing the Starting out on the Christian Faith? serene faces of the usually troubled children as they interacted with the horses, patting and grooming them, and are you at A Turning Point? especially covering them with bright paint handprints. Many There’s a new group taking place this of the children are able to make progress with social skills that previously seemed impossible. The therapy offered September! includes activities for whole families, not just the affected child, as parents are usually exhausted and need a rest, All the C of E churches in our area are working together to and brothers and sisters need attention and distraction, as give people who would like to learn more about Jesus and their needs can often take second place. Lesley R thanked faith the chance to use the C of E group exploration Desi for her fascinating talk about her valuable work. “Pilgrim – turning to Christ” this Autumn. Our competition for a horse related item was won by Sue For six Wednesday evenings in the Trinity Chapel, starting H. with Sue B second and Lesley R third. The Flower of the 16th September, Rev Paul Clarke, with Alastair and Rev month was won by Sue B, with Sue H second and Jill third. Tobie Osmond will be presenting this way of exploring what Christians believe for those who are new to the idea. It is Rose Docherty especially helpful for parents who have had a baby baptised, or who are getting involved in worship in a new way, or who who are going to be married in church and Off to school would like to explore who Jesus is, and ideas about God Mother to young daughter after first day at school: “Well, and faith. dear, what did they teach you today?” This is part of the national “Pilgrim – a course for the Christian journey” discussion and exploration courses, and Daughter: “Not much. I’ve got to go back again tomorrow.” has the enthusiastic backing of our Bishop and Archbishop. And it is also fun and stimulating! 2015 Ride and Stride tour 2015 with the Bishop of Bath and Wells In aid of The Children’s Society at the Britannia Inn Sunday 13th September at 7.00 for 7.30 from 10.00 am, Saturday 12 September September Tables of four at £3 per head. As Somerset Churches Trust’s most important fund raising To book phone 01749 679678 event we are delighted to announce that this year the or book at the Britannia by 3rd September Bishop of Bath and Wells Peter Hancock and his wife Jane will join our 'Ride and Stride' tour at the Bishop’s Palace for RAFFLE FREE NIBBLES the start of the tour. There is no set route as such and Buy your own drinks at the bar participants may walk or cycle to as many or as few churches and chapels as they wish. Churches of all PARISH NEWS PARISH denominations will be open and, in addition to the Cathedral, the following churches in Wells will be expecting visitors between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm: WOOKEY HOLE CINEMA CLUB FILMS St Cuthbert’s, St Thomas’, St Joseph and St Teresa Chamberlain Street, Methodist Church Southover, Wells Wed September 9th United Church Union Street. DARK HORSE (PG) - Drama Documentary For those wishing to travel slightly further afield the following churches will also be open: Coxley Christ Church, Henton Christ Church, Wookey St Matthew and Wookey Hole St Mary Magdalene.