Dear Parish Community,We are pleased to announce that our Patron Robert Muntz, supported by our PCC, has appointed a new vicar to the Parish of Tanworth-in-Arden.The Revd Chris Kennedy, will be joining our parish on a part-time basis, dedicating three days a week to guide and support our community. Chris currently serves in a team ministry in Teddington, London, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to spiritual leadership.Notably, Chris headed up Activate, a pioneering sport and wellbeing ministry, showcasing his dedication to fostering holistic well-being within the communities he serves. We are excited to welcome Chris, along with his wife Hannah and their two young boys, as they become integral parts of our parish family.As we embark on this new chapter together, let us extend a warm welcome to the Kennedy family, embracing the energy, compassion, and fresh perspectives they bring to our community. We look forward to the growth and spiritual enrichment that Chris will undoubtedly inspire.Chris has prepared a short introductory video, which you can view on either the church Facebook page or on the Tanworth Church website.Yours in faith,Phil Terry – Churchwarden
Come along for hot chocolate, mince pies, and cake. With a guest appearance from the Uplifted team, followed the showing of the Snowman and the Snowdog. For free tickets email Rachel Rollason on children.families.tanworthchurch@gmail.com
The Reverend Nick BallI have received sad news that the Reverend Nick Ball passed peacefully away yesterday evening.Nick was a great friend to us here at Tanworth Church over many years and was loved by us all. Nickwas a man of great faith, and I personally took strength from him during the long time he supportedus over the interregnum, until his health deteriorated, and he became poorly a few months ago.Nick was always happy and smiling. His happiness and and love for the Lord shone through especiallyin his sermons, which were always thought provoking, and left you feeling that you had really learntsomething. I received positive comments from members of the congregation after every service Nicktook.In all of the years that Nick was a friend of ours here at Tanworth, none were more important thanthese years we have been in interregnum. Nick was a rock for us. He reliably attended month in andmonth out in order that we could receive communion. This included through Covid and theReordering Project, when we worshiped in the village hall and school. I have fond memories of Nickleading our Christmas Day service in the village hall. Nick also presided at other services ofoccasional office for us.Nick’s wife Helen was also a good friend of ours, and often came with Nick to worship. Our thoughtsand prayers are with Helen as well as Nick’s daughters at this sad time and I would ask for yourprayers for the family too.Nick will be sadly missed by us here in Tanworth Church, but never forgotten.God Bless you Nick.Phil Terry - Churchwarden
We are now collecting NEW toys and gifts on behalf of Birmingham City Mission for children aged between 0-15 years. If you think you can help please bring your gift, unwrapped, into church during October and November. The gifts can be left in the box at the back of church or dropped off at services. Donations of wrapping paper are also appreciated. Gift ideas include: Babies 0-18m - handheld toys, building cups, small soft toys, teething rings, toys to shake. NO hand knitted toys.Toddlers under 3- Stacking toys, wooden toys, small pull along toys, shape sorters. Children 4-7 - Games, colouring/ sticker books, cars, dolls, jewellery (no pierced earrings)Children 8-10 - Games, hats/gloves, toiletries, books, annuals (dated this year) Teenagers 10-15 - Footballs, football pumps, books, rucksacks, socks, gloves, games, toiletries, make up, nail polish, jewellery boxes. Thank you in advance for your support.
