The umpires were out at 8am last Sunday to make sure the Dunsfold Common wicket was playable for our Pet Service following the overnight electric storm and downpour. Thankfully, our prayers were answered. The ground was dry and firm and our wonderful service was celebrated without any need for umbrellas or evacuation to the pavilion, otherwise known as the Sun Inn.There was a congregation of 51, including a sizeable group of children, as we gave thanks for God’s creation and especially the pets that mean so much to us now, and those we have loved in the past. As usual we had an array of handsome dogs (and DOGS - Dunsfold Old Girls) but it was great to see Louie the pony in attendance along with Amber the tortoise. No snakes this year.Thanks to Catherine Diamond who was our lay leader, Jane Wright, our reader, and Judith Lahey-Bean, who led our prayers. Huge organisational contributions were also made by Mel Shone, Doug Tait. Mark Edsall and Nick St Aubyn. As requested people stayed for a chat at the end and Elle Cremer kindly provided courtesy coffees in the pub. And, if truth be told, some of our congregation stayed for something a little stronger as the clock edged towards lunch.
It has been drawn to our attention that people have been using the Rectory drive as a cut through to access the Church.The Rectory is private property and there is no public right of way through the grounds, either for cars, or pedestrians.While the parish is in vacancy the Rectory has been rented out to private tenants and there is no access, or parking, without their express permission.The Church and churchyard are open every day and we hold regular services. We welcome all visitors, particularly those who join us in our services. Parking is available on the access road down to the Church.Please respect the privacy of the tenants of the Rectory.Sheila Jones, Jan RichardsonChurchwardens
Come along and join our service of thanksgiving for our pets and all animals. You and yours pets will get a warm welcome. It takes place on Sunday, September 8th at 10am outside the Sun Inn.And please don't rush off afterwards. Stay for a chat and coffee in the Sun Inn.
During the months of July and August we will be operating to a slightly different service rota. You can see the week-by-week list below and all the services are listed separately on this website under the category 'Services and Events'.Firstly, there will be no Funday@4 services for July and August. We will resume in September.July 28th. No service at Dunsfold. Joint parish Holy Communion service at Hascombe at 10am.August 4th. Joint parish Holy Communion service at Dunsfold Church at 10am.August 11th. Joint parish Holy Communion service at Hascombe Church at 10am.August 18th. Joint parish Holy Communion service at Dunsfold Church at 10am.August 25th. Joint parish Holy Communion service at Hascombe Church at 10am.
