Hello all, we had a great Christmas season in our beautiful church here in Turweston. The carol service was a joyful event, and the church always looks so beautiful with all the great care given to the decoration – a big thank you for that. We had thought we would have a small offering of refreshments this year as we had quite a few key people away on the date, but what a wonderful spread we had and great singing as always!
Spring season – the churchyard always looks so well cared for around St Mary’s, thank you to all those who help with this. I know the Friends of St Mary’s financially contribute to this upkeep – as they do with the fabric of the church – a big thanks to those who contribute to this fund. During this season we will be celebrating Easter – please do look at the calendar of activities and services across the benefice – join us wherever we are gathering! In St Mary’s we will be having prayer stations in the church during Holy Week and on Maundy Thursday a special Holy Communion service for this day, with Holy Communion ‘around the table’.
Social gathering for fun and raising funds! We have a great event coming up – please see the flyer here – and locally on Facebook etc – Milady Clare are playing in the church 29th March (Mothering Sunday weekend). They are a great group of musicians – and this event is to offer us all the chance to gather and have a really lovely evening and to raise funds for the church and the village hall. We had them at Tingewick church and ALL loved it. We hope to have several fun(d)raising events across the year, keep a look out!
PCC news – thank you to Sharon who is our new secretary, we are still seeking a treasurer, this role has been taken on by someone from another parish in the interim, please let me know if you can help!