Benefice News
At the Alpha Course this week, we watched our video and discussed the value of prayer to us. It led me to wonder about my own prayer life and then of course to think about how we can help each other with prayers too. Sometimes we wonder what to pray about too; but even sharing silence with God brings us a measure of peace.
If you would like some digital assistance with your prayer life, an app called Daily Prayer which is free although quite formal. However, there is a recording to listen to and the singing is sublime. Another, more concise app, which the Church of England has just released is Everyday Faith; it has a short reading, reflection and prayers.
More practical notes to finish: Canon Tom Kennar is in concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 12th October at 7.30pm at Chalton. As the A3 between Petersfield and Horndean southbound is closed for the entire weekend, please allow time for your journey, including your drive to church on Sunday as well.
I look forward to meeting with a lot of you at services this Sunday.
Revd Joy
Revd Joy Windsor
Assistant Minister
07730 168291
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Latest News and Upcoming Events
Here is the weekly news sheet for w/b 13th October.
Saint Hubert’s Patronal Festival
We’ll be meeting altogether on 27th October at 10:30am to celebrate Saint Hubert’s patronal festival. There will be traditional refreshments after the service of Venison Sausages with a Stirrup Cup Stag’s Fizz!! Remember the clocks go back one hour that weekend.
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