The renovation and modernisation of Christ Church Dore has been an idea over 18 years in the realisation. Late in 2022, revised plans were submitted and subsequently approved by the Diocese and the planning authority.Details of the journey to this point and the approved plans are now available to view on the Christ Church Dore website.Copy and paste this link into your web browser to be taken to the relevant page on our website: https://www.dorechurch.org.uk/about-us/redevelopment-plans
Our Christingle service this year is, in a departure from past practice, different in three ways:It's on a Sunday afternoon after Christmas;Instead of Oranges, everyone who comes along receives a chocolate orange flavoured cake;To allow us to have all the cakes ready beforehand, we'd like you to let us know that you are coming and if you are bringing anyone with you.There will be a great mixture of music, stories and games to enjoy as well as a chance make new friends and to enjoy family time together
The Spring term 2023 schedule for Godly Play is now available.Godly Play is a creative and imaginative time for children aged from 4 to 11 years.It is held during our 10am main Sunday service; we meet in church and then walk together down to the Old School.The dates are:15th and 29th January5th and 26th February5th and 19th March23rd AprilWe're looking forward to seeing you at one of our sessions and why not bring a friend too?
Back in 1986, over 100 people donated materials for 76 people to make 130 new hassocks (kneelers) for use by the congregation. Their designs celebrate events; act as memorials; and connect church and village heritage.As the church anticipates its' re-ordering and modernisation in 2023, these kneelers are being retired after long and honourable service. The church leadership seeks to manage the retirement from service of these small works of art in three ways:* up to 10 kneelers with significance to the history of our village and church will be selected imminently and moved to form an archive record.* Kneelers will be returned to those who supported the work or to those with a family member who did. Up to the end of December 2022, anyone who has either designed; donated materials; embroidered for a kneeler, or has a family link to someone who did back in the 1980's is encouraged to contact Judith Hubbard via the Parish Office (email: office@dorechurch.org.uk). As Judith holds a list of donors and workers she will facilitate the rightful return of a kneeler.* From January 2023, any unclaimed kneelers will be available for members of the village and community to adopt. We would hope that a suitable donation would be given towards the church modernisation project.Should you have any questions about this process or wish to register your interest in providing a loving home for a kneeler, please contact Judith Hubbard through the Parish Office (office@dorechurch.org.uk)Finally, if you know anyone either in the church community or the wider village community who may have a personal or family connection interest in a kneeler, please bring this article to their attention.
