Benefice News
Here is the weekly news sheet for w/b 12th January
Revd Joy and Bishop Jonathan
Revd Joy with Bishop Jonathan, her mum and husband Pete
Firstly, what a wonderful service we had for my licensing on Wednesday – an almost full church and that, despite the weather. Huge thanks are due to all those who helped to prepare refreshments, directed the parking, took part in the service and most particularly to Janet Laws who volunteered to organise the invitations, the order of service and to get things into the right place at the right time. I also must pay tribute to the members of the choir who sang so well and led the singing and of course our Benefice organist, Richard Martin, who even learned my favourite organ voluntary for me! It was a wonderful moment and Pete, myself and the family felt truly ‘welcome’.
Secondly, now the work truly starts on many fronts and once I have tidied and reorganised my office after the Christmas festivities, (more shelving is required) we will begin to sketch out how we can be fruitful for our parishes in the future. I look forward to travelling that road with you and may God bless our efforts as we discern with Him, our future paths.
Revd Joy
Revd Joy Windsor
Priest in Charge
07730 168291
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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