June in Redhill was marked with two big musical events; Redstock and the church’s Summer Brass Concert. The style of music may have differed, but the intent was the same; to provide some good collective entertainment, that brings the village together and gives joy, before the Summer Holiday Season arrives. The arrival of July marks the beginning of that Summer Holiday Season, though the schools do not break up until nearly the end of the month. In July big events become more difficult to arrange as fewer people are around. Recognising this, Redhill Church tends to focus on smaller, simpler events. 

The exception to this rule is our Organathon on Sunday 14th July between 2:30 and 4:30pm. Our Church will be transformed into a Tea Room offering afternoon refreshments with a musical accompaniment, mainly through the Organ, but also several other instruments and singers. This is our ‘Swan Song’ before the holidays get into full flight. A lovely opportunity to spend some time together, talking with old friends and making new ones, whilst retreating from the searing sun (we hope) and raising a little money in support of your church. Please do drop in, either for the whole programme, or just a little, as your diary allows.

Of course, July will bring us a new Government. Whether Blue, Red, Green or Orange, all parties are offering a ‘Fresh Start’. The Election has been an opportunity to review their manifestos and relaunch their campaigns. The Holiday Season is a good time for doing that, as individuals and as Church. Our lives can get clogged up with all sorts of responsibilities and habits that we might rather not continue. Also there might be other things to which we would rather give our time. Your church will be both encouraging this and doing it for itself. Using the quieter, languid days of Summer to reflect a little and choose how we want to live, before we dive once more into the business of the winter festivals. You might like to join us in this endeavour.

Wishing you every blessing

Andrew

Rev’d Andrew Hemming, Priest for Redhill

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