Benefice News
Here is the weekly news sheet for w/b 13th April.
For some reason, unlike many other years, Lent seems to have gone in a flash. I think this is because I have been busy with other things and I just have not been concentrating. However, we are on the cusp of Holy Week and today (Friday) will be the last Lent Lunch this year. We are very grateful as always to our contributors – both from the Benefice and our friends from neighbouring benefices and denominations. We hope to have raised a goodly amount for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
We move joyfully to Palm Sunday with Hosannas and reflect as the mood of the crowd changes during Holy Week. May I remind you of the special services we have all through Holy Week as well as the Easter services themselves? You are welcome to as many as you can come to!
Amid all this busyness, take time to be still with the Lord and pray for a wonderful Easter, where his blessing and peace comes to all who need it. We can celebrate Sue Wilson’s 80th birthday this weekend.
However, please also pray for Carole and Ern as they mourn Clare who passed away peacefully this week. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
I look forward to meeting you during the next week or so…
Revd Joy
Revd Joy Windsor
Priest in Charge 07730 168291
We worship together on Sunday mornings, and are involved in many other aspects of church and village life. We would love to welcome you to any of our churches and get to know you, so please click on the links to find out more.
With a wealth of history to explore, and many unique and beautiful features we are well worth a visit.
Photographs from Revd Joy’s licensing and installation are on the About Us page.
Latest News and Upcoming Events
Community Clothing Bank
Holy Trinity’s Clothing Bank at Blendworth Church Centre, Blendworth Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0AA, will be open on the 4th Saturday of the month from 10am to 12pm or by appointment by contacting 07443 488864 or email Blendworth Church Centre.
What’s happening in The Benefice
You can find out about all our church services here. There are some special events in The Benefice coming up in the next few weeks. More details about these events can be found by selecting the images below.
Anna Chaplaincy
BCI Churches and the United Benefice of Catherington and Clanfield are looking for an Anna Chaplain who could come alongside our Anna Chaplain, Dawn, to accompany older people at this age and stage of their lives. It is an ecumenical, community-based, chaplaincy promoting the spiritual welfare of older people. Anna Chaplaincy is a person-centred and non-judgemental ministry for people of strong, little or no faith at all. We have expanded our ministry to 4 nursing and care homes and one sheltered housing complex. We are in need of someone willing to train as a Chaplain with the Diocese and to be able to work with our team of ‘Anna Friends’ to bring this ministry to our older residents. You would need to be able to give one to two days a month at minimum. Please talk to either Revd Richard or Revd Joy in the first instance.
About our Churches
Thank you for visiting our website which I hope you will find both welcoming and useful. The BCI Churches are a benefice of Holy Trinity in Blendworth, Saint Michael and All Angels in Chalton and Saint Hubert’s in Idsworth. However, we are more than just buildings; we are a community of people who are inspired by our faith in God, to learn from the teachings of Jesus and seek to be led by the Holy Spirit, to love and serve the community around us.
Our Safeguarding Policy
The BCI Churches are fully committed to the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies. Our parish safeguarding statement to this effect can be read here.
Any safeguarding concerns about either children or vulnerable adults should be brought to the immediate attention of Ms Janet Laws, our Safeguarding Officer.
Registered Address:
Benefice Office,
Blendworth Lane,
Waterlooville, PO8 0AA