This year, there will be a short prayer time with our sisters and brothers at Westbury Area Churches Together on the following days:Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 at 2.30 pm for about 30 minutes. These will all be held at Westbury Methodist Church and will be led by people from our different churches. All are welcome.On Sunday 25 January we shall have a special service at 3.00 pm for the Week of Prayer. This will also be held at Westbury Methodist Church and the speaker will be David Downing who is the South West Moderator for the United Reformed Church. Again, all are welcome.For more information: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 – One Body One Spirit – Churches Together in England
A big THANK You to all those who worked so hard in December on our Christmas events and services! The Christmas Tree Festival was a great success! Our Carol services went well and it has been very good to welcome so many new people and visitors to our churches over this time. Our carol singing in our local nursing homes was very much appreciated by the staff and residents.We would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year for 2026.
We have been advised of new dates for the advertising of the Pioneer Team Vicar role. This will now be advertised in the national church press on 9 and 16 January. Applications must be submitted by 17 February. The interview dates are: Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March. This is good as it is a bit earlier than previously advised. Please continue to pray for a successful outcome this time. Please continue to use our revised vacancy prayer.Prayer during the vacancyGracious God, you are with us always. We thank you for guiding us by your Spirit through our life together as church. We thank you for all those who serve in our Ministry Team and those carrying extra responsibilities during this time.We pray that we may hear your voice in this time of vacancy; give us patience, vision and courage as we seek a new priest and as we seek to make Jesus known in our communities, so that all may flourish and grow, seeking God’s kingdom in the here and now.In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.Amen.Thank you.
We were delighted to welcome families to the Little Lights Stay and Play Christmas Party on Thursday 18th December. Many thanks to those who braved the atrocious weather to join in the fun. The children made Christmas cards and enjoyed the Christmas themed games and snacks. The festive decorations and Christmas music ensured a fun time was had by all! Many thanks to the volunteers who helped to make the party so enjoyable. We send our best wishes to all those who have supported the group throughout 2025 and we hope that Little Lights will continue to thrive in 2026.Little Lights returns on Thursday 8 January 2026
