BENEFICE BULLETIN For Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSaturday 28th 7.00pm “Feel the Spirit” - Eagle Choir concert of sacred and spiritual music with a little jazz and Shakespeare in Westoning Church. Tickets £10 from Ailsa – 07778 306132 or Joyce – 01525 752747 - or buy them at the door. All proceeds to Westoning Church Funds.Sunday 29th Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion with Reverend Roger WoodTingrith 9.30am Morning PrayerWestoning 11.00am All Age Worship – the theme is “The Fruits of the Spirit”Sunday 29th 3.00pm “Who do you think you are?”– join Howard Mann in Harlington Church on a journey of discovery, reflection and personal memories of how the holocaust affected his family in Poland as we mark Holocaust Memorial Day.Sunday 29th 6.00pm The Upper Room via Zoom. All welcome. The log in is:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86508580727?pwd=NFh0OTU0L2VaUU1QSFZlRXl5bFlTdz09Meeting ID: 865 0858 0727 Passcode: 227215. Please have a Bible with you.Tuesday 31st 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME. Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new. Volunteers always welcome.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. Come along – bring your current project. All welcome – enquiries to Penny Denman 01525 – 720695.Wednesday 1st February 10.00am Holy Communion at Harlington Friday 3rd 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and have lots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments. For more information ring or text – Margaret 07958 292655 or Jane 07800 8621242.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship – Westoning Village Hall – come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries contact Joyce – 01525-752747NEXT SUNDAYSunday 5th February8.00am Harlington BCP Service9.30am Harlington Holy Communion with Reverend Ian Ogilvie9.30am Tingrith Morning Prayer11.00 Westoning Holy Communion with Reverend Ian Ogilvie
BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 22nd January Harlington 10.00am Christian Unity Service at Methodist ChurchWestoning 11.00am Holy Communion with Reverend Canon Tim LomaxDirector of Mission and Ministry in St AlbansDioceseTingrith 3.00pm Holy Communion with Reverend Linda Washington(to be confirmed)Tuesday 24th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME. Weekly social gatheringoffering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and tomeet friends old and new. Volunteers always welcome.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. Come along – bring your currentproject. All welcome – enquiries to Penny Denman 01525 – 720695.Wednesday 25th 10.00am Holy Communion at HarlingtonFriday 27th 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-school children andbabies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and have lots of fun withcrafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments. For more information ringor text – Margaret Timothy 07958292655 or Jane Steer 078008621242.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship – Westoning Village Hall – come and join us for theafternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company.Any queries – Joyce Corless – 01525-7527475.45-7.15pm Youth Club at Westoning Village Hall – games, craft, snacks and reflection for allyoung people in school year 4 – Year 8. Queries – Rebecca on 07877 342640Saturday 28th 7.00pm “Feel the Spirit” - Eagle Choir concert of sacred and spiritual with a little jazz andShakespeare in Westoning Church. Tickets £10 from Ailsa Robertson – 07778 306132or Joyce Corless – 01525 752747 - All proceeds to Westoning Church FundsSunday 29th Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion with Reverend Roger WoodTingrith No service (to be confirmed)Westoning 11.00am All Age WorshipSunday 29th 3.00pm “Who do you think you are?”– join Howard Mann in Harlington Church on a journeyof discovery, reflection and personal memories of how the holocaust affected hisfamily in Poland as we mark Holocaust Memorial Day.Sunday 29th 6.00pm The Upper Room via Zoom – all welcome to log in.Contact details to follow next week.
BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 15th JanuaryHarlington 9.30am Holy CommunionTingrith 9.30am Morning Praise (To be confirmed)Westoning 11.00am Holy CommunionTuesday 17th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME. Weekly social gatheringoffering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and tomeet friends old and new. Volunteers always welcome.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. Come along – bring your currentproject. All welcome – enquiries to Penny Denman 01525 – 720695.Wednesday 18th 10.00am Holy Communion at HarlingtonStraight from school – 5.30 TWIG (Tea with God) - Westoning Village Hall – a free fun filled family after schoolclub. Drinks/snacks on arrival and simple meal at the end. Crafts/activities/shorttalk. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Friday 20th 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-school children andbabies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and have lots of fun withcrafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments. For more information ringor text – Margaret Timothy 07958292655 or Jane Steer 078008621242.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship – Westoning Village Hall – come and join us for theafternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company.Any queries – Joyce Corless – 01525-752747NEXT SUNDAYSunday 22nd January Harlington 10.00am Christian Unity Service at Methodist ChurchTingrith 3.00pm Holy CommunionWestoning 11.00am Holy CommunionFUTURE DATESSaturday 28th 7.00pm “Feel the Spirit” - Eagle Choir concert of sacred and spiritual with a little jazz andShakespeare in Westoning Church. Tickets £10 from Ailsa Robertson – 07778 306132or Joyce Corless – 01525 752747 - All proceeds to Westoning Church FundsSunday 29 3.00pm “Who do you think you are?” – join Howard Mann in Harlington Church on a journeyof discovery, reflection and personal memories of how the holocaust affected hisfamily in Poland as we mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
The Bishop of Bedford and Lord Chancellor seek to appoint aPriest in Chargefor the Benefice of Harlington Tingrith and Westoning Our Benefice is nestled in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside and has the added bonus of excellent transport links by road and train. Westoning and Tingrith have been one Benefice for many years and Harlington formally joined the Benefice some eighteen months ago, although we have all worked closely together for a number of years and are enjoying a closer relationship. Our vision for the Benefice is: · to be welcoming and inclusive places which serve the people in our communities · to help people of all ages and backgrounds meet with Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him · to see God’s Kingdom continue to be extended by reaching out and welcoming those who are unconnected with church We are seeking someone who: · is a spirit filled person of prayer and a faithful teacher of the bible · is an enabler who nurtures others in their ministries and spiritual gifts · is pastorally minded with a heart for community, outreach and engagement with both the younger and older members of our communities · will help us in our mission to share the good news of the gospel in ways which speak into individual lives · can develop the Benefice’s spirituality through a balance of tradition, teaching and contemporary worship · will promote unity and collaboration across the three parishes whilst supporting their individuality In return we offer: · support and enthusiasm to work alongside you, including a team of readers and lay leaders of worship and our proactive PCCs · well established groups that link with children and families and our local schools, assisted by a self-employed Families and Outreach Consultant · activities that link on a weekly basis with the whole community · a comfortable detached four bedroomed vicarage in a village location For further information, please contact the Archdeacon of Bedford archdbedpa@stalbans.anglican.org or 01727 818167 Closing date for applications: Noon 16 February 2023 Interview date: 08 March 2023
