Dear all

As we approach the final days of issuing the weekly email to the Quintet of churches, this week we are sending general information about events taking place in each benefice. In future, Linda will then issue emails to Toddington and Chalgrave Churches, and Westoning Benefice will issue emails to Westoning, Tingrith and Harlington churches.

Nigel's final services: This Sunday:

Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion with Nigel. Linda and Robert. Starting with parish breakfast at 8.30am.

Tingrith Church 3pm: Holy Communion with Nigel and Linda - followed by refreshments.

Sunday 4th September: 11am Holy Communion Service, Westoning Church. Reports suggest the church is going to be busy. If you are unable to attend or would prefer to watch the service on live stream please click the link below to view the service. (Don't click this week!)

NEXT WEEK if you would like to watch the live-stream link to Nigel's final service at Westoning Church on Sunday 4th September....please click the below link on Sunday 4th September 2022 from about 10.35am

https://vimeo.com/event/2377866

When you click the link it is important to read the 'PLEASE READ ME' information before viewing.
If you are unable to watch live a further link will be issued later with a recorded version of the service.

This Sunday's services

Chalgrave Church 9.30am Morning Praise service led by Malcolm

Harlington Church 9.30am Holy Communion, Nigel, Linda and Robert

Toddington Church 11am Holy Communion Service, Linda and Malcolm

Westoning Church 11am Family Service- Nigel. A 40 minute service, theme: 'Encouragement' with goodie bags and refreshments.

Tingrith Church 3pm Holy Communion

Services and events for this week

Monday: 29th August

no Morning Prayer at Toddington - Bank Holiday

Scarecrow festival, Toddington, Cancelled

Tuesday 30th

10am Westcaf followed by Sewing Bee 1pm, Westoning Village Hall

Wednesday 31st

10am Holy Communion Service Harlington Church

Thursday 1st

Funeral of D Gordon, Toddington Church, 11am

Funeral of R Boote - 2.30pm Luton Crem (Westoning)

Friday 2nd

Painting for Pleasure 10.30am Wilkinson Hall, Toddington

Funeral of F Barford, Harlington Church, 11am

Saturday 3rd

Toddington Church - fete and fun - details tbc

Sunday 4th

9.30am Chalgrave Church, Holy Communion Service, Linda and Malcolm

9.30am Harlington Church, Morning Praise/Prayer - Stephen

11am Toddington Church - Morning Praise - Malcolm

11am Westoning Church - Holy Communion Service (Nigel's retirement service) Nigel, Linda, Jon, Steve and Margaret B. Please also see above live-stream link to watch from home.

Future events:

1 September Toddington PCC

7 September Funeral of Jean Carrington, (Harlington) - Bedford Crematorium 3.15pm - Malcolm

8 September Quintet Choir rehearsals begin 7.30-8.30pm - Harlington Church - More information from Nicholas Hopton

9 September from 5pm Nigel's retirement party, Westoning - more information from Jon Denman

10 September: Historic Churches Bike, walk or drive - a fundraiser for all churches. Please sponsor those taking part.

11 September - Baptism service at Harlington Church 2pm - Linda

12 September Funeral of Tim Jackson 1.30pm Westoning Church - Nigel and Linda

14 September - 1pm Funeral of I Bain:

16, 17 and 18 September - Petal and Purl festival week-end. See attached poster.

18 September - special 800yrs celebration service at Toddington church and licensing Linda as Rector, 6pm

21 September - Baptism Service 11am, Westoning - Linda

23 September - Messy Church 3.30pm, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington

24 September - Harvest Supper, 6pm Wilkinson Hall, Toddington

25 September - Wedding at Harlington Church 2pm - Linda

25 September - Harvest Services for Chalgrave, Toddington, Tingrith and Westoning.

28 September - Pop Up Tea Room, Chalgrave at Memorial Hall 11-1pm

2 October - Harvest service, Harlington church 9.30am

This is a poignant time for us and Nigel specifically sends his love to everyone for their love and support throughout his years of ministry in Westoning, Tingrith and Harlington churches. It has been a privilege to serve.
God blessings to you all
Linda and Nigel