Today we held a special service of Holy Communion to mark the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of her son, King Charles III.The service ended with the proclamation and the singing of God Save the King.The church had been open for two days this weekend for quiet reflection and prayer. A Book of Condolence was made available.Next Sunday's service will be communion by extension led by our reader.Also this week, we have prize bingo on Tuesday afternoon in the hall and the usual coffee morning on Friday in the hall 10.30 to 12noon.
The church gardening and maintenance team resumes this week, meeting at 10am. Any help gratefully received, followed by refreshments.On Tuesday at 1.30pm, the Mothers Union meets in the hall when the speaker will talk about the remake of Beamish Museum. Everyone welcome, this is not a members' only event.Looking further ahead, we are holding what we hope will be the first of a regular monthly bingo session, in the hall on September 13 at 2pm.
We were back in church this week for communion by extension on the 11th Sunday after Trinity.Evaluation from last week's Cafe Church showed positive feedback and we look forward to another similar event soon.This Thursday, September 1, we will be holding our usual monthly service of Morning Prayer in church.Coming up: Tuesday, September 13, 2pm: Bingo in the hallSaturday, September 24: Harvest Lunch in the hallSaturday, October 1: Race Night, Lintz Cricket ClubSaturday, November 19: Table Top sale in the hall
Another successful Cafe Church was held in the hall this morning, and those attending were also given feedback sheets to help shape future similar events.Next week, August 26, we're back in church for the 11th Sunday after Trinity, for communion by extension led by our reader Jill Nattrass.Looking ahead to September, events include:Sept 13: Bingo in the hallSeptember 24: Harvest Lunch in the hallSeptember 28: A pilot meeting of a group which aims to target loneliness in older people, in the hall 10.30-12noon
