Newsletter 17th September 2023

Children’s Church’s Sponsored Move 2023

in aid of the Bucence Children’s Centre, Uganda

Children’s church have been very busy recording all the Kilometers they have moved during the summer holidays and I’d like to put together a running total to see how far we have to go to our target of 10,000km. So, if you have also been recording your Kilometers to help us, please could you let me know your totals so far

by email paulawilliams30 BY FRIDAY 14th September, or catch me after the service today to let me know. Thank you so much for all your support in our Sponsored Move!

Paula Williams

Godmanchester Museum Roman Day at the QE School 12-5pm Sunday 17th September

All are welcome to this FREE event to celebrate Roman Life in Godmanchester. There will be many activities including a March with Centurions, Visit the Roman Doctor, Taste Roman Food, and much more. Always popular – do come.

The Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester AGM Sunday 17th September in the church hall after today’s church service

All are welcome to come to the Friends AGM where we review the previous year’s activities and look forward to what is to come. Adrian Sington

Gorgeous Dinner and Film Night £15 Saturday October 7th at 7pm

The Friends are showing the feelgood “Allotment-Horse-that-became-a-Champion|” movie starring Damian Lewis and Toni Colette on Saturday 7th October at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Godmanchester. We will be serving homemade Chicken Hunters Pie with Mash and Chocolate Cake and Cream included in the ticket price of £15 and there will be a licensed bar and raffle. Tickets from Kate on 01480 454154 or email adrian

DIARY

Sunday 17th September (Trinity 15)

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)

09:30 Parish Communion

11:00 Friends of St Mary’s AGM

12:00 Family Roman Day (QE School)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 18th September

18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 19th September

Wednesday 20th September

07:30 Prayer Group

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 21st

09:45 Holy Communion

12:00 Funeral of David Underwood

Friday 22nd September

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice

Saturday 23rd September

Sunday 24th September (Trinity 16)

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 Coffee, Cake & Church (Village Hall Hilton)

18:30 Evensong

Newsletter 10th September 2023

Children’s Church’s Sponsored Move 2023

in aid of the Bucence Children’s Centre, Uganda

Children’s church have been very busy recording all the Kilometers they have moved during the summer holidays and I’d like to put together a running total to see how far we have to go to our target of 10,000km. So, if you have also been recording your Kilometers to help us, please could you let me know your totals so far

by email paulawilliams30 BY FRIDAY 14th September, or catch me after the service today to let me know. Thank you so much for all your support in our Sponsored Move!

Paula Williams

Godmanchester Museum Roman Day at the QE School 12-5pm Sunday 17th September

All are welcome to this FREE event to celebrate Roman Life in Godmanchester. There will be many activities including a March with Centurions, Visit the Roman Doctor, Taste Roman Food, and much more. Always popular – do come.

The Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester AGM Sunday 17th September in the church hall after church

All are welcome to come to the Friends AGM where we review the previous year’s activities and look forward to what is to come. Adrian Sington

DIARY

Sunday 10th September (Trinity 14)

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 United Service (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 11th September

18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 12th September

19:30 Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday 13th September

07:30 Prayer Group

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 14th – Holy Cross Day

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 15th September

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice

Saturday 16th September

Sunday 17th September (Trinity 15)

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)

09:30 Parish Communion

11:00 Friends of St Mary’s AGM

12:00 Family Roman Day (QE School)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Newsletter 13th August 2023

Jazz on the “Island” Saturday 5th August

Because of the appalling weather – very wet and very cold – a decision was taken to move the event to the Church. Despite this a very successful and enjoyable evening of Jazz was had and – yes, dancing and dining in the aisles. The evening generated £2,200 of sales. Many thanks for all who came and all those who helped make the evening such a success. Adrian Sington

Children’s Church’s Sponsored Move 2023

in aid of the Bucence Children’s Centre, Uganda

To raise money for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda, Children’s Church have set themselves a target to move the distance of 9909km (representing the distance between Godmanchester and the centre) before the end of 2023.

We aim to do this by moving in any way we can: walking, running, swimming, cycling, dancing, hopping, skipping, canoeing . . .the list could go on!

A suggested sponsor is of 1p per 10km (coming to a total of £9.91), however you are more than welcome to sponsor any amount you wish.

Could you help us reach our target? If you’d like to ‘move’ and contribute some km’s to our goal then that would be AMAZING!

To either sponsor us or to get a record form to help you keep track of your km’s please contact Paula on paulawilliams30 or nab her next time you see her in church! St Mary’s Children’s Church

Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust

Bishop Stephen has emphasised the annual “Ride and Stride” event on 9th September 2023 and its importance as the principal source of income to the Trust.

Since 1983 CHCT has raised and distributed over £2 million in loans and over £500,000 in grants, including to our own church.

Each year St Mary’s has been represented by an ever-reducing band of cyclists who have done our best to raise sponsorship. However, I report two issues of concern:

i. The age of the participants is increasing, and young (under 60?) blood is desperately needed, and

ii. With the plans for the transformation scheme’s success predicated upon our raising very significant sums of money, it is bodies like the CHCT to whom we will be looking for funding.

It is also worth noting that 50% of all money raised in sponsorship by each church through the ride and stride, including gift aid comes back to the church.

The CHCT acknowledges that with support from an aging demographic, sponsored riding and striding is not the best way many of us can raise money. Last year, the chairman of the Ride and Stride sub-committee, Canon Pritchard was sponsored to play the organ in his parish church. Many other ideas have been suggested.

Can you or a group with which you are involved think of an activity to attract sponsorship and raise money for the trust? Would you like to participate in the traditional riding or striding or could you think of some other activity which would raise much needed funds? If you feel unable to seek sponsorship, perhaps you could volunteer to support the team which keeps the church or church hall open on 9th September to provide drinks, nibbles etc to weary riders and striders.

If you have any questions, suggestions or want to volunteer yourself of members of your group, please contact me at a.leighsmith.

If you want to know more about the trust or “Ride and Stride” please visit www.camhct.uk. You might even be interested to see what benefits there are to membership of CHCT. Nicholas Leigh Smith

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Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.

DIARY

Sunday 13th August (Trinity 10)

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 14th August

18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 15th August

Wednesday 16th August

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 17th August

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 18th August

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

13:00 Wedding – Hodgson & Beer-Jenkins

Saturday 19th August

Sunday 20th August (Trinity 11)

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30 Sung Eucharist

18:30 Evening Prayer

Newsletter 16th July

Bishop Turner Centenary

At the end of the Parish Communion everyone is invited to follow the clergy and choir to the churchyard, where we shall commemorate the centenary of Bishop Charles Henry Turner.

Turner was curate of Godmanchester from 1868 to 1873, when Francis McDougall, a former Bishop in Borneo, was the incumbent. In 1873 Turner moved on to a series of appointments, all in the diocese of London. In 1898 he was consecrated as Bishop of Islington, ministering to parishes in the east end. Despite ill health he remained in this post until his death, aged 81 years, on 13th July 1923.

He and his wife Edith Emma, one of Bishop McDougall’s daughters, are buried among the ancient trees in the north part of the churchyard.

Mashambanzou BBQ

The BBQ last Sunday raised over £600, a combination of ticket sales, donations and proceeds from the raffle: an excellent result! The weather was perfect, and over 40 people enjoyed the event. Thanks to everybody who helped set up and tidy away; brought salads, desserts and raffle prizes, or who just came. We will transfer the money to Mashambanzou later this week, so it’s not too late for last minute donations. I’m away this weekend, so just put them through the letterbox at 20 Post Street: thanks. Robert Francis

Children’s Church’s Sponsored Move 2023

in aid of the Bucence Children’s Centre, Uganda

To raise money for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda, Children’s Church have set themselves a target to move the distance of 9909km (representing the distance between Godmanchester and the centre) before the end of 2023.

We aim to do this by moving in any way we can: walking, running, swimming, cycling, dancing, hopping, skipping, canoeing . . .the list could go on!

A suggested sponsor is of 1p per 10km (coming to a total of £9.91), however you are more than welcome to sponsor any amount you wish.

Could you help us reach our target? If you’d like to ‘move’ and contribute some km’s to our goal then that would be AMAZING!

To either sponsor us or to get a record form to help you keep track of your km’s please contact Paula on paulawilliams30 or nab her next time you see her in church! St Mary’s Children’s Church

Jazz on the Island with Savoy Jazz Band – Saturday 5th August

The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester present ‘Jazz on the Island’ with Savoy Jazz Band on Saturday 5th August at Island Hall. Entrance is from 6.30pm for 7pm through the Island Gate via Mill Yard car park. Bring your own picnic and chairs. There will also be a Pimm’s Bar and Raffle during the event.

Tickets at £15 adults and £7 children under 16 are available through 01480 454154 / 07770 638193 and adrian for this popular highlight of the summer season. The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester

Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust

Bishop Stephen has emphasised the annual “Ride and Stride” event on 9th September 2023 and its importance as the principal source of income to the Trust.

Since 1983 CHCT has raised and distributed over £2 million in loans and over £500,000 in grants, including to our own church.

Each year St Mary’s has been represented by an ever-reducing band of cyclists who have done our best to raise sponsorship. However, I report two issues of concern:

i. The age of the participants is increasing, and young (under 60?) blood is desperately needed, and

ii. With the plans for the transformation scheme’s success predicated upon our raising very significant sums of money, it is bodies like the CHCT to whom we will be looking for funding.

It is also worth noting that 50% of all money raised in sponsorship by each church through the ride and stride, including gift aid comes back to the church.

The CHCT acknowledges that with support from an aging demographic, sponsored riding and striding is not the best way many of us can raise money. Last year, the chairman of the Ride and Stride sub-committee, Canon Pritchard was sponsored to play the organ in his parish church. Many other ideas have been suggested.

Can you or a group with which you are involved think of an activity to attract sponsorship and raise money for the trust? Would you like to participate in the traditional riding or striding or could you think of some other activity which would raise much needed funds? If you feel unable to seek sponsorship, perhaps you could volunteer to support the team which keeps the church or church hall open on 9th September to provide drinks, nibbles etc to weary riders and striders.

If you have any questions, suggestions or want to volunteer yourself of members of your group, please contact me at a.leighsmith.

If you want to know more about the trust or “Ride and Stride” please visit www.camhct.uk. You might even be interested to see what benefits there are to membership of CHCT. Nicholas Leigh Smith

DIARY

Sunday 16th July – Trinity 6

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30 Parish Communion

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 17th July

18:00 St Anne’s School Governors’ (St Anne’s School)

18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

19:30 PCC Meeting (Church Hall)

Tuesday 18th July

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 19th July

07:30 Prayer Group

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 20th July

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 21st July

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 22nd July

11:00 Renewal of Vows

Sunday 23rd July – Trinity 7

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

17:00 Songs of Praise (The Green, Hilton)

18:30 Evensong

Newsletter 9th July 2023

Mashambanzou BBQ today at 12.30pm – do come if you can, it’s not too late!

We are holding our annual BBQ in the Vicarage Garden to support the Mashambanzou Care Trust in Zimbabwe. As many of you may know, MCT is a Christian organization established to care for people suffering from HIV/Aids, and in particular children orphaned by the disease, which St Mary’s has been supporting for many years.

The price is £12 for adults and £5 for under 13s. A list is still available for you to sign up to after today’s service.

Please come if you can – it’s for a very worthwhile cause. If you can’t come, please consider making a donation. Robert Francis

Jazz on the Island with Savoy Jazz Band – Saturday 5th August

The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester present ‘Jazz on the Island’ with Savoy Jazz Band on Saturday 5th August at Island Hall. Entrance is from 6.30pm for 7pm through the Island Gate via Mill Yard car park. Bring your own picnic and chairs. There will also be a Pimm’s Bar and Raffle during the event.

Tickets at £15 adults and £7 children under 16 are available through 01480 454154 / 07770 638193 and adrian for this popular highlight of the summer season. The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester

Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust

I was pleased to attend the festal evensong to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust on 27th June 2023. Bishop Stephen was the preacher and spoke of the wonderful buildings with which Cambridgeshire is blessed and the work of CHCT in providing funds in the way of grants and loans to develop and renovate these buildings. He emphasised the annual “Ride and Stride” event on 9th September 2023 and its importance as the principal source of income to the Trust. We also heard from HH N McKittrick DL, the chair of trustees, supported by the attendance of Brig. Seal DL and the High Sherriff, Dr Khetani.

Since 1983 CHCT has raised and distributed over £2 million in loans and over £500,000 in grants, including to our own church. Often these loans and grants are the first given to such projects and are seen as catalysts in terms of encouraging and inspiring other donations.

Each year St Mary’s has been represented by an ever-reducing band of cyclists who have done our best to raise sponsorship. However, I report two issues of concern:

i. The age of the participants is increasing, and young (under 60?) blood is desperately needed, and

ii. With the plans for the transformation scheme’s success predicated upon our raising very significant sums of money, it is bodies like the CHCT to whom we will be looking for funding.

It is also worth noting that 50% of all money raised in sponsorship by each church through the ride and stride, including gift aid comes back to the church.

The CHCT acknowledges that with support from an aging demographic, sponsored riding and striding is not the best way many of us can raise money. Last year, the chairman of the Ride and Stride sub-committee, Canon Pritchard was sponsored to play the organ in his parish church. Many other ideas have been suggested.

I am circulating this note to those who lead church groups, to PCC members and other members of the congregation whose efforts for the church are essential to its success going forwards. Can you or a group with which you are involved think of an activity to attract sponsorship and raise money for the trust? Would you like to participate in the traditional riding or striding or could you think of some other activity which would raise much needed funds? If you feel unable to seek sponsorship, perhaps you could volunteer to support the team which keeps the church or church hall open on 9th September to provide drinks, nibbles and the other essential facilities to weary riders and striders.

If you have any questions, suggestions or want to volunteer yourself of members of your group, please contact me at a.leighsmith.

If you want to know more about the trust or “Ride and Stride” please visit www.camhct.uk. You might even be interested to see what benefits there are to membership of CHCT. Nicholas Leigh Smith

Newsletter Compiler

Please send any contributions that you may have to Jim Heeley by 8pm on the Thursday by email jskc or call 01480 412264.

Prayer List

Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Jim Heeley who will oversee the list at this time.

DIARY

Sunday 9th July – Trinity 5

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing

10:00 Worship in the Park (Recreation Ground)

11:15 United Service (Methodist Church, Hilton)

12:30 Mashambanzou Barbeque (Vicarage Garden or Church)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 10th July

18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 11th July

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

19:30 Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday 12th July

07:30 Prayer Group

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

19:30 Deanery Synod (Alconbury Weald School)

Thursday 13th July

09:45 Holy Communion

19:00 Town Council Meeting (Queen Elizabeth School)

Friday 14th July

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 15th July

Sunday 16th July – Trinity 6

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30 Parish Communion

18:30 Evening Prayer

Newsletter Sunday 30th April 2023

Church Accounts

In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font. Do please come to the APCM in the church hall after this morning’s 9.30 service.

Come-and-Sing for the Coronation

Concert on Sunday May 6th, 6.00 – 7.00 pm. All choir places have been taken up, but we can accommodate an audience of up to 200 (£5 at the door). Retiring collection for charities.

…and then…

Come-and-Eat for the Coronation!

There will be a barbecue to celebrate the Coronation on Monday 8th May at 12.30 pm in the church hall (and the Vicarage garden, weather permitting). There is a list to sign up by the south door. Adults £5, children £2, under 5s free. Please say if you can offer a salad or a dessert. Bring your own drinks (squash is provided).

A Spring Concert by Somersham Town Band £10 with a FREE packet of wildflower seeds with each ticket

The Friends are hosting this Concert to be given by the well-known local band from Somersham Town on Saturday May 20th at 7.30pm in the church. There will be a Licenced Bar and Raffle as well as a free packet of wildflower seeds given away with each ticket. Tickets from Kate on 01480 454154 or email adrian@sington.co.uk.

Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral

This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.

Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noonon 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.

If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.

Sheena Kynoch’s funeral

Sheena Kynoch’s funeral is to be at Huntingdon Crematorium on Thursday 4 May at 10.45 am.

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Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian@sington.co.uk or call 07770 638193.

Prayer List

Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will oversee the list at this time.

DIARY

Sunday 30th April

08:00​Holy Communion

08:00​Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30​Sung Eucharist

11:15​APCM – Election of Churchwardens, six members of the PCC and two Representatives to Deanery Synod (Church Hall)

18:30​Evening Prayer

Monday 1st May

18:30​Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 2nd May

10:30​Tuesday Treat (Godmanchester Baptist Church)

Wednesday 3rd May

14:30​Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 4th May

09:45​Holy Communion

10:45​Funeral of Sheena Kynoch

Friday 5th May

10:00​Bible Study (Zoom)

17:15​Grub, Games & God

Saturday 6th May – Coronation of King Charles III

Sunday 7th May

08:00​Holy Communion

08:00​Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30​Sung Eucharist with Healing

18:00​Come-and-Sing for the Coronation

Newsletter 16th April 2023

Date for your Diary

Children’s Church would like to invite you to their Bake Sale on Sunday 23rd April, straight after the 9.30am Sung Eucharist service.

There will be a range of delicious, baked treats on offer at great prices, and all money raised will go towards our fundraising for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda. Please come along and thank you! The children from Children’s Church

Bell Ringing Practice

There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 9th May at 7.30pm. Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows: 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month: All Saints, Huntingdon,

2nd Tuesday in the month: Godmanchester,

5th Tuesday in the month: St Mary’s, Huntingdon.

If you are thinking of taking up bell ringing, practices are a wonderful opportunity to see what’s involved.

Church Accounts

In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.

Thrive Youth Care

I have received the following message from Ruth Hunt of Thrive:

“Thank you again for another generous donation raised for Thrive at the Coffee & Croissants morning and Frugal Lunch. Please pass on my thanks to the St Mary’s church family; we are so grateful for each donation received.” Robert Francis

Come-and-Sing for the Coronation

Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.

The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.

To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.

Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral

This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.

Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.

If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.

Newsletter Compiler

Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.

Prayer List

Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will oversee the list at this time

DIARY

Sunday 16th April – Easter 2

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)

09:30 Parish Communion

11:30 Christening – Rosie Black

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 17th April

18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 18th April

10:30 Tuesday Treat

14:00 Memorial Service for Gary Bartimus

Wednesday 19th April

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 20th April

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 21st April

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice

Saturday 22nd April

Sunday 23rd April

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Baptism – Penny Moger

11:15 Coffee, Cake & Church (Village Hall, Hilton)

18:30 Evensong

Newsletter 9th April 2023

Date for your Diary

Children’s Church would like to invite you to their Bake Sale on Sunday 23rd April, straight after the 9.30am Sung Eucharist service.

There will be a range of delicious, baked treats on offer at great prices, and all money raised will go towards our fundraising for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda. Please come along and thank you! The children from Children’s Church

Easter Lilies

Flower Guild invite donations in memory of loved ones for the purchase of lilies for the Easter flower arrangements.

If you wish to donate please use the lily donation envelopes and place in the box at the south door.

You are also invited to leave a personal dedication in the book at the memorial altar.

Bell Ringing Practice

There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 11th April at 7.30pm. Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows: 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month: All Saints, Huntingdon,

2nd Tuesday in the month: Godmanchester,

5th Tuesday in the month: St Mary’s, Huntingdon.

If you are thinking of taking up bell ringing, practices are a wonderful opportunity to see what’s involved.

Church Accounts

In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.

Come-and-Sing for the Coronation

Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.

The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.

To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.

Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral

This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.

Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.

If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.

Newsletter Compiler

Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.

Prayer List

Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will over

DIARY

Sunday 9th April – Easter Sunday

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 United Service (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 10th April

18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 11th April

10:30 Tuesday Treat

19:30 Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday 12th April

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 13th April

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 14th April

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

Saturday 15th April

Sunday 16th April

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)

09:30 Parish Communion

11:30 Christening – Rosie Black

18:30 Evening Prayer

Refreshments are served after the 9:30am service. All are welcome.

Newsletter 2nd April 2023

Frugal Lunch on Sunday 26th March

Dear all, our Lunch last Sunday was very pleasant and animated. We raised £131.50 for The Youth Thrive group. Thank you to everyone who took part on it and made this a very special Church family gathering. I believe everyone was satisfied and went home with the same feeling, as me. Happy and Full. Thank you to those who helped with cleaning at the end and especially to my partner in crime who was there most of the time with me doing preparation and serving. Thank you Jenny. I hope we are able to repeat the event next Year on the Sunday before Palm Sunday. Love from Lucilia

Donation to Thrive Youth Work

Following Coffee & Croissants on 19th March and the Frugal Lunch last Sunday, a cheque for £270 has been sent as a further donation to Thrive. Thanks to all who support our charitable activities. Robert Francis

Date for your Diary

Children’s Church would like to invite you to their Bake Sale on Sunday 23rd April, straight after the 9.30am Sung Eucharist service.

There will be a range of delicious, baked treats on offer at great prices, and all money raised will go towards our fundraising for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda. Please come along and thank you! The children from Children’s Church

Easter Lilies

Flower Guild invite donations in memory of loved ones for the purchase of lilies for the Easter flower arrangements.

If you wish to donate please use the lily donation envelopes and place in the box at the south door.

You are also invited to leave a personal dedication in the book at the memorial altar.

Bell Ringing Practice

There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 11th April at 7.30pm. Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows: 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month: All Saints, Huntingdon,

2nd Tuesday in the month: Godmanchester,

5th Tuesday in the month: St Mary’s, Huntingdon.

If you are thinking of taking up bell ringing, practices are a wonderful opportunity to see what’s involved.

Church Accounts

In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.

Come-and-Sing for the Coronation

Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.

The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.

To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.

Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral

This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.

Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.

If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.

Election of Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

Don’t forget the Election of Churchwardens and APCM will be held on 30th April, starting at 11.15am (after the 9.30am service). The meeting includes the election of two Churchwardens, six members of the PCC and two Representatives to Deanery Synod.

I have nomination forms for churchwardens and PCC members, so if you would like to be nominated, please get in touch. The form will need to be completed and returned to me by Friday 31st March. Members of the congregation wishing to raise any item under Any Other Business are asked to give notice of the item to me, via email by Friday 7th April, please. Thank you.

I’m not able to attend the APCM this year, so am looking for a volunteer to take the minutes. It’s really not difficult (they practically write themselves!), so if anyone is willing to take this on, please let me know and I can run through things with you. Many thanks. Kate Robinson klrobinson80 07914 694420

Newsletter Compiler

Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.

Prayer List

Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will oversee the list at this time.

DIARY

Sunday 2nd April – Palm Sunday

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 BCP Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing

11:30 Baptism of Max O’Connor

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 3rd April

09:45 Holy Week Holy Communion

18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 4th April

09:45 Holy Week Holy Communion

Wednesday 5th April

09:45 Holy Week Holy Communion

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 6th April – Maundy Thursday

19:30 The Eucharist of the Last Supper

20:30 Silent Vigil

Friday 7th April – Good Friday

13:30 Liturgy of Good Friday

13:30 Children’s Workshop (Church Hall)

17:15 Grub, Games & God

Saturday 8th April

19:30 Easter Vigil – 1st Eucharist of Easter

Sunday 9th April – Easter Sunday

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 United Service (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Refreshments are served after the 9:30am service. All are welcome.

Newsletter 26th March 2023

Bell Ringing

A quarter peal will be rung for Evensong tonight, 26th March.

Lent Prayer & Study Group

The final Lent prayer and study group is in the Vicarage at 10am this Friday 31st March. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.

Easter Lilies

Flower Guild invite donations in memory of loved ones for the purchase of lilies for the Easter flower arrangements.

If you wish to donate please use the lily donation envelopes and place in the box at the south door.

You are also invited to leave a personal dedication in the book at the memorial altar.

Church Accounts

In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.

Come-and-Sing for the Coronation

Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.

The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.

To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.

Election of Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

The Election of Churchwardens and APCM will be held on 30th April, starting at 11.15am (after the 9.30am service). The meeting includes the election of two Churchwardens, six members of the PCC and two Representatives to Deanery Synod.

I have nomination forms for churchwardens and PCC members, so if you would like to be nominated, please get in touch. The form will need to be completed and returned to me by Friday 31st March.

Regulations on eligibility to be a churchwarden or a member of the PCC are on the back of the appropriate nomination forms.

Anybody registered on the local government electoral roll is entitled to vote for the election of the churchwardens, but only persons whose names are entered upon the Church Electoral Roll are entitled to vote at the APCM.

If you are member of the congregation, but are not on the electoral roll, please complete an electoral roll form and return it to me by Friday 31st March, as I also act as the Electoral Roll Officer. A copy of the Church Electoral Roll Form is on the church website. You can download the form and scan and email the signed form back to me at the email address below if you prefer.

Members of the congregation wishing to raise any item under Any Other Business are asked to give notice of the item to me, via email by Friday 7th April, please. Thank you.

I’m not able to attend the APCM this year, so am looking for a volunteer to take the minutes. It’s really not difficult (they practically write themselves!), so if anyone is willing to take this on, please let me know and I can run through things with you. Many thanks. Kate Robinson klrobinson80 07914 694420

Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral

This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.

Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.

If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.

DIARY

Sunday 26th March – Lent 5 (Passiontide Begins)

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 Coffee, Cake & Church (Village Hall, Hilton)

12:00 Lent Frugal Lunch (Church Hall)

18:30 Evensong

Monday 27th March

18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)

Tuesday 28th March

09:15 St Anne’s pre-Easter Eucharist

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 29th March

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 30th March

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 31st March

10:00 Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 1st April

Sunday 2nd April – Palm Sunday

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 BCP Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing

11:30 Baptism of Max O’Connor

18:30 Evening Prayer