Category: Newsletter

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

Coffee & Croissants

There will be coffee and croissants served after today’s 9.30am service in the church hall. Donations of £2.50. Proceeds will go to Thrive.

Lent Prayer & Study Group

The Lent prayer and study group continues in the Vicarage at 10am this Friday 24th March. We are using reflections from a booklet called ‘Dust and Glory’, which looks at faith, failure and forgiveness and is provided. All are welcome. No need to book in advance or to commit to all six sessions. Refreshments provided.

Curfew – Saturday 25th March

In former times, the curfew bell was rung at Godmanchester every evening from Michaelmas to Lady Day, except between Christmas Eve and Plough Monday. The bell ringers attempt to revive this tradition a few times every year. Since Lady Day (The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the religious festival closest to the spring equinox) is a significant date in the curfew calendar, we shall be ringing the curfew in the minutes before and after 8pm on Saturday 25th March.

Lent Frugal Lunch on Sunday 26th March

We are going to have our Lent frugal lunch at 12 noon on Sunday 26th March. The lunch will be in the church hall and comprise vegetable soup, bread & butter, cheese and fruit. We will have a collection basket on the day.

To be able to cater efficiently I need to know how many people will attend. I shall leave a list on the south door table where all interested can add their names. You can also contact me on 07786234571 if you have no access to the list.

Profits will be donated to Thrive Youth Work. We will be selling raffle tickets during the meal for which we kindly ask for donations of raffle prizes. Please do come and celebrate the Lent amongst our church family. Love from Lucilia.

Election of Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

The Election of Churchwardens and APCM will be held on 30th April, at 11.15am (after the 9.30am service). The meeting includes election of two Churchwardens, five members of the PCC and one Representative 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

Bell Ringing Practice

Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows:

1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday in the month – All Saints, Huntingdon

2nd Tuesday in the month – Godmanchester (next date Tuesday 11th March)

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.

DIARY

Sunday 19th March – Lent 4 (Mothering Sunday)

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Parish Communion & Mothering Sunday

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 20th March

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

19:30 PCC Meeting (Church Hall)

Tuesday 21st March

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 22nd March

09:45 Holy Communion (McCartney House)

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 23rd March

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 24th March

10:00 Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 25th March

20:00 Curfew Bell Rung in the minutes before and after 8pm

Sunday 26th March – Lent 5

08:00 Holy Communion

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

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

18:30 Evensong

Bell Ringing Practice

There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 14th March at 7.30pm.

Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows:

1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday 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.

Hunts Phil Choir with Chamber Orchestra

On Saturday 18th March at 7.30pm the Hunts Phil Choir with a chamber orchestra will be singing two ever-popular pieces of music. The German Requiem by Brahms and Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine. Tickets from www.huntsphil.org.uk or on the door. The Friends of St Mary’s will be running a licenced bar for church funds. Please come and support our local choir.

Lent Frugal Lunch on Sunday 26th March

We are going to have our Lent frugal lunch at 12 noon on Sunday 26th March. The lunch will be in the church hall and comprise vegetable soup, bread & butter, cheese and fruit. We will have a collection basket on the day.

To be able to cater efficiently I need to know how many people will attend. I shall leave a list on the south door table where all interested can add their names. You can also contact me on 07786234571 if you have no access to the list.

Profits will be handed to the Charities Committee. Please do come and celebrate the Lent amongst our church family. Love from Lucilia.

Lent Prayer & Study Group

The Lent prayer and study group continues in the Vicarage at 10am this Friday 17th March. We are using reflections from a booklet called ‘Dust and Glory’, which looks at faith, failure and forgiveness and is provided. All are welcome. No need to book in advance or to commit to all six sessions. Refreshments provided.

Election of Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

The Election of Churchwardens and APCM will be held on 30th April, at 11.15am (after the 9.30am service). The meeting includes election of two Churchwardens, five 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

Ely Cathedral Free Passes

To anyone interested in having a free pass to Ely Cathedral, please apply to have one. Now, instead of 3 Years validity, the passes are for life.

Please note that certain requirements are now in place. The application has to be made in person at Ely Cathedral; the applicant must live within the Diocese and be on the Electoral Roll. When taking the application to Ely, please, also have any house bill with your name(s) and address + some sort of Identification. If you are a couple, please make sure the bill have both names.

Copies of the application can be supplied on request. Please approach me at the church or contact me on 07786234571 and I will drop one at your door. Lucilia

DIARY

Sunday 12th March – Lent 3

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

11:15 United Service (Methodist Church, Hilton)

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 13th March

13:30 Worship Group (Zoom)

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

Tuesday 14th March

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

19:30 Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday 15th March

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 16th March

09:45 Holy Communion

19:00 Town Council Meeting (Town Hall)

Friday 17th March

10:00 Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 18th March

19:30 Hunts Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra

Sunday 19th March – Lent 4 (Mothering Sunday)

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Parish Communion & Mothering Sunday

18:30 Evening Prayer

Ely Cathedral Free Passes

To anyone interested in having a free pass to Ely Cathedral, please apply to have one. Now, instead of 3 Years validity, the passes are for life.

Please note that certain requirements are now in place. The application has to be made in person at Ely Cathedral; the applicant must live within the Diocese and be on the Electoral Roll. When taking the application to Ely, please, also have any house bill with your name(s) and address + some sort of Identification. If you are a couple, please make sure the bill have both names.

Copies of the application can be supplied on request. Please approach me at the church or contact me on 07786234571 and I will drop one at your door. Lucilia

Lent Prayer & Study Group

The Lent prayer and study group continues in the Vicarage at 10am on six Fridays in Lent, the third is this Friday 10th March. We are using reflections from a booklet called ‘Dust and Glory’, which looks at faith, failure and forgiveness. The booklet is provided. All are welcome – do please consider coming. There is no need to book in advance, and no need to commit to all six sessions. Refreshments provided.

Syria/Turkey Earthquake Appeal

Thanks to all who contributed to the recent Earthquake Appeal. A total of £300 was raised and has been sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee. Robert Francis

Sale of Pews

The small pews from the North Aisle of the church have all been sold, but we have a few from the South Aisle, slightly longer at 6ft 3in. They are made of oak and come with cushions. We sold two at one auction for £75 each, and two at another auction for £95 each, so the suggested donation to the Transformation Fund of £75 is fair.

Delivery can be arranged. If you are interested please contact me on 01480 393 392, otherwise we’ll send them to the auction. Robert Francis

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area

The Warm Spaces program has now ended in the Godmanchester area.

DIARY

Sunday 5th March – Lent 2

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 6th March

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

Tuesday 7th March

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 8th March

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 9th March

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 10th March

10:00 Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 11th March

Sunday 12th March – Lent 3

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

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

18:30 Evening Prayer

Holy Communion: All are welcome at the altar rail. If you are a communicant member of your own Church, you are welcome to receive the Sacrament here; or if you would like to receive a blessing, please come forward with a hymn book and bow your head.

Evensong 26th February

Our monthly Evensong, with choir, hymns, an anthem, sung canticles and responses, and a sermon, takes place today at 6.30 pm. It would be good to see the chancel full of people!

Grub, Games and God

Attention those coming to our next “Grub, Games and God” meeting on Friday 3rd March at 5.15 pm. We will be celebrating the Jewish festival called “Purim Holi”, when we observe Good over Evil.

We are all in party mood for this, and if you wish to wear a fancy dress of your choice it will help to get us all in the swing. Lucilia is very kindly going to make us some Jewish food. Do come and make some fun together. Gill

Lent Prayer & Study Group

The Lent prayer and study group continues in the Vicarage at 10am on six Fridays in Lent, the second is this Friday 3rd March. We are using reflections from a booklet called ‘Dust and Glory’, which looks at faith, failure and forgiveness. The booklet is provided. All are welcome – do please consider coming. There is no need to book in advance, and no need to commit to all six sessions. Refreshments provided.

Ely Cathedral Free Passes

To anyone interested in having a free pass to Ely Cathedral, please apply to have one. Now, instead of 3 Years validity, the passes are for life.

Please note that certain requirements are now in place. The application has to be made in person at Ely Cathedral; the applicant must live within the Diocese and be on the Electoral Roll. When taking the application to Ely, please, also have any house bill with your name(s) and address + some sort of Identification. If you are a couple, please make sure the bill has both names.

Copies of the application can be supplied on request. Please approach me at the church or contact me on 07786234571 and I will drop one at your door. Lucilia

Syria/Turkey Earthquake Appeal

Thanks to all who contributed to the recent Earthquake Appeal. A total of £300 was raised and has been sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee. Robert Francis

Sale of Pews

The small pews from the North Aisle of the church have all been sold, but we have a few from the South Aisle, slightly longer at 6ft 3in. They are made of oak and come with cushions. We sold two at one auction for £75 each, and two at another auction for £95 each, so the suggested donation to the Transformation Fund of £75 is fair.

Delivery can be arranged. If you are interested please contact me on 01480 393 392, otherwise we’ll send them to the auction. Robert Francis

Donation to Thrive

The Coffee & Croissants in January and the Bacon Butties last Sunday raised a total of £185, which has been sent to Thrive, the youth support charity which operates in the Huntingdon area. Thanks to all who contributed to this impressive total. Charities Committee

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area

	Day	Time	Location	Tel. no	Cost
1	Mon, Tue, Fri	09:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Library	0345 045 5225	Free
	Thursday	09:30 – 13:30
	Saturday	10:00 – 16:00
2	Monday	10:00 – 15:30	Godmanchester Plant Nursery (This space will close end of Feb)	388870	Free
3	Wed, Sat	11:00 – 13:30	All Saints Church, Huntingdon	07458 300614	Donation
4	Thursday	10:00 – 14:00	Godmanchester Baptist Church	458565	Free
5	Thursday	14:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Community Church	411665	Free
6	Friday	12:00 – 17:30	Huntingdon Methodist Church	07541 365791	Free

Most locations provide hot drinks and refreshments, or facilities for making them yourself, plus Wi-Fi, board games, baby-changing facilities loos, etc. For further details phone individual Warm Spaces

DIARY

Sunday 26th February – Lent 1

08:00​Holy Communion

09:30​Sung Eucharist

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

18:30​Evensong

Monday 27th February

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

Tuesday 28th February

10:30​Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 1st March

11:00​Holy Communion (The Chestnuts)

14:30​Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 2nd March

09:45​Holy Communion

Friday 3rd March

10:00​Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)

17:15​Grub, Games and God

19:30​Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 4th March

08:00​Men’s Breakfast (Trinity Free Church, Huntingdon)

Sunday 5th March – Lent 2

08:00​Holy Communion

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

09:30​Sung Eucharist with Healing

18:30​Evening Prayer

Bacon Butties

Bacon Butties are being served this morning following the 9.45 am service. Suggested donation £3.00 for Coffee and a Bacon Buttie. All proceeds are being donated to Thrive Youth Work.

Ash Wednesday

Lent begins this coming Wednesday, 22nd February. As usual we will have a Sung Eucharist that evening at 7.30 pm, including the Imposition of Ashes (the sign of the cross on the forehead in ash made from last year’s palm crosses, as a symbol of penitence) for those who want to receive it. Please come if you can.

Lent Prayer & Study Group

There will be a prayer and study group meeting in the Vicarage at 10am on six Fridays in Lent, the first on Friday 24th February and the last on Friday 31st March. We will be using reflections from a booklet called ‘Dust and Glory’, which looks at faith, failure and forgiveness. The booklet is provided. All are welcome – do please consider coming. There is no need to book in advance, and no need to commit to all six sessions. Refreshments provided.

Evensong 26th February

Our monthly Evensong, with choir, hymns, an anthem, sung canticles and responses, and a sermon, takes place next on Sunday 26th February at 6.30 pm. It would be good to see the chancel full of people!

Earthquake Appeal

In response to the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, we are holding another retiring collection today, Sunday 19th February. If you want to make donations during the week, they can be delivered to the Vicarage or to me at 20 Post Street. Proceeds will be sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s appeal. DEC is a grouping of UK charities including Christian Aid, Save the Children, Oxfam and the British Red Cross. If you are a tax payer, and wish to Gift Aid your donation, you should donate directly to DEC as we can’t do that on your behalf. Please visit DEC.ORG.UK or phone 0370 60 60 610 for details on how to donate with Gift Aid. Please give generously. Robert Francis

Sale of Pews

We are selling the small pews from the North Aisle of the church. They are made of oak and 5ft 6in long, with cushions. We sold two at auction last week for £75 each, so a donation in that range to the Transformation Fund would be welcome. Delivery can be arranged. If you are interested please contact me on 01480 393 392. Robert Francis

Newsletter Plea

This Newsletter that you are reading is available every Sunday and, since its reinstatement in August 2021 (post-COVID), has been single-handedly published by yours truly (JH). Previously we have had a team of about 4 or 5 volunteers who took it in turn to do a 2-month stint in the hot seat; and it would be good if we could have some willing hands to do the same again.

The Newsletter is currently published in ‘Microsoft Word’ and anyone who has the basic skills on a PC or laptop would easily be able to join the Newsletter team. All of the information appearing on the front and diary pages is provided on spreadsheets and lists, so you would have everything needed to hand. The items on the internal pages are sent to the current publisher for presentation in the house style.

If you feel able to join then please contact me and I can run you through the routine and help you get started when you are ready. Many thanks. Jim Heeley on 412264 and jskc

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area

	Day	Time	Location	Tel. no	Cost
1	Mon, Tue, Fri	09:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Library	0345 045 5225	Free
	Thursday	09:30 – 13:30
	Saturday	10:00 – 16:00
2	Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat	10:00 – 15:30	Godmanchester Plant Nursery (This space will close end of Feb)	388870	Free
3	Wed, Sat	11:00 – 13:30	All Saints Church, Huntingdon	07458 300614	Donation
4	Thursday	10:00 – 14:00	Godmanchester Baptist Church	458565	Free
5	Thursday	14:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Community Church	411665	Free
6	Friday	12:00 – 17:30	Huntingdon Methodist Church	07541 365791	Free

Most locations provide hot drinks and refreshments, or facilities for making them yourself, plus Wi-Fi, board games, baby-changing facilities loos, etc. For further details phone individual Warm Spaces.

DIARY

Sunday 19th February – Sunday Next Before Lent

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Parish Communion

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 20th February

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

19:30 PCC Meeting (Church Hall)

Tuesday 21st February – Shrove Tuesday

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 22nd February – Ash Wednesday

09:45 Holy Communion (McCartney House)

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

19:30 Holy Communion – Imposition of Ashes

Thursday 23rd February

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 24th February

10:00 Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 25th February

12:00 Wedding of Stephen Spencer & Jennifer Robertson

Sunday 26th February – Lent 1

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

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

18:30 Evensong

Coffee Morning – Monday 6th February

I am holding a coffee morning on Monday 6th February at my home 2A Earning Street from 10.30am till midday. This is to raise funds for the monthly Grub, Games and God meetings. There will be a raffle and a short talk. Please do come and join us. We would love to see you and for me this is a first after the long haul. Dai always liked to welcome people here and so did I. Please do come to enjoy company and friendship. Love from Jean Morgan

Valentine’s Day Supper and Film Night £15

The Friends are showing the classic romance-on-a-train film Falling in Love starring Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep next Saturday 11th February at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Godmanchester. We will be serving homemade Cottage Pie and Chocolate Trifle 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

Newsletter Plea

This Newsletter that you are reading is available every Sunday and, since its reinstatement in August 2021 (post-COVID), has been single-handedly published by yours truly (JH). Previously we have had a team of about 4 or 5 volunteers who took it in turn to do a 2-month stint in the hot seat; and it would be good if we could have some willing hands to do the same again.

The Newsletter is currently published in ‘Microsoft Word’ and anyone who has the basic skills on a PC or laptop would easily be able to join the Newsletter team. All of the information appearing on the front and diary pages is provided on spreadsheets and lists, so you would have everything needed to hand. The items on the internal pages are sent to the current publisher for presentation in the house style.

If you feel able to join then please contact me and I can run you through the routine and help you get started when you are ready. Many thanks. Jim Heeley on 412264 and jskc

Restoration of the Chalice (Common Communion Cup)

The PCC has decided that it is time to return to the use of the chalice and to the administration of communion as consecrated wine as well as bread (This decision is left to individual churches – there is no longer any central directive on this). For the time being, we will administer communion from the nave (central) altar only. Please line up at the altar rail as we did before the pandemic (i.e. no longer coming forward in a single line). You are welcome either to kneel or to stand, whichever suits you. If you do not want to receive the cup for any reason, please simply return to your seat after receiving the host (bread). The church has always taught that receiving in one kind (just the bread) is still receiving full communion. Please note: we are not permitted to administer communion by intinction (dipping the bread in the wine) or by placing the host directly onto the tongue, as these are considered to be less hygienic methods. The alcohol in the wine, the use of pure silver in the cup, and the wiping with the purificator (cloth) are thought together to provide a high degree of protection from contamination.

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area

	Day	Time	Location	Tel. no	Cost
1	Mon, Tue, Fri	09:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Library	0345 045 5225	Free
	Thursday	09:30 – 13:30
	Saturday	10:00 – 16:00
2	Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat	10:00 – 15:30	Godmanchester Plant Nursery	388870	Free
3	Wed, Sat	11:00 – 13:30	All Saints Church, Huntingdon	07458 300614	Donation
4	Thursday	10:00 – 14:00	Godmanchester Baptist Church	458565	Free
5	Thursday	14:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Community Church	411665	Free
6	Friday	12:00 – 17:30	Huntingdon Methodist Church	07541 365791	Free

Most locations provide hot drinks and refreshments, or facilities for making them yourself, plus Wi-Fi, board games, baby-changing facilities loos, etc. For further details phone individual Warm Spaces.

DIARY

Sunday 5th February – 3 Before Lent

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 6th February

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

Tuesday 7th February

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 8th February

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 9th February

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 10th February

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 11th February

19:00 Film Night with Supper: Falling in Love (Church Hall)

Sunday 12th February – 2 Before Lent

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

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

18:30 Evening Prayer

Coffee & Croissants

There will be coffee and croissants (£2.50) served in the church hall after today’s service. All proceeds will go to Thrive. Please join us.

Thrive Youth Work Prayer Meeting – Monday 30th January

You are invited to join us in an evening of prayer and vision for the Thrive Youth Work project in Huntingdon. Our evening together will involve giving thanks for the work that God has been doing in Huntingdon through the Thrive project, and praying for our programmes, team and volunteers, and the future of Thrive as we look forward into 2023. We will also have some ‘Youth Café style’ refreshments. Join us in All Saints Church, Huntingdon on Monday 30th January, 7.30 – 8.30pm. The Thrive Team are looking forward to praying with you! God Bless. Ruth Hunt, Youth Missioner for Huntingdon Parish & Thrive Youth Work Huntingdon Project Lead

Grub, Games & God – Friday 3rd February

The next of these is on Friday 3rd February, from 5.15 pm. Hot food, socialising, games involving all ages, songs and Christian teaching – something for all. No charge. Please come!

Leaves Task Force – Saturday 4th February (Save the Date)

Now that the weather’s a little milder, we plan to clear away the leaves near the church on Saturday 4th February, from 9.30 am onwards. Please come if you can, with a rake if possible, but if not we will have some available. Coffee and tea provided. It’s going to be great fun, so don’t miss it! Robert Francis 01480 393392

Coffee Morning – Monday 6th February

I am holding a coffee morning on Monday 6th February at my home 2A Earning Street from 10.30am till midday. This is to raise funds for the monthly Grub, Games and God meetings. There will be a raffle and a short talk. Please do come and join us. We would love to see you and for me this is a first after the long haul. Dai always liked to welcome people here and so did I. Please do come to enjoy company and friendship. Love from Jean Morgan

Valentine’s Day Supper and Film Night £15

The Friends are showing the classic romance-on-a-train film Falling in Love starring Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep on Saturday 11th February at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Godmanchester. We will be serving homemade Cottage Pie and Chocolate Trifle 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

Restoration of the Chalice (Common Communion Cup)

The PCC has decided that it is time to return to the use of the chalice and to the administration of communion as consecrated wine as well as bread (This decision is left to individual churches – there is no longer any central directive on this). For the time being, we will administer communion from the nave (central) altar only. Please line up at the altar rail as we did before the pandemic (i.e. no longer coming forward in a single line). You are welcome either to kneel or to stand, whichever suits you. If you do not want to receive the cup for any reason, please simply return to your seat after receiving the host (bread). The church has always taught that receiving in one kind (just the bread) is still receiving full communion. Please note: we are not permitted to administer communion by intinction (dipping the bread in the wine) or by placing the host directly onto the tongue, as these are considered to be less hygienic methods. The alcohol in the wine, the use of pure silver in the cup, and the wiping with the purificator (cloth) are thought together to provide a high degree of protection from contamination.

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area

	Day	Time	Location	Tel. no	Cost
1	Mon, Tue, Fri	09:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Library	0345 045 5225	Free
	Thursday	09:30 – 13:30
	Saturday	10:00 – 16:00
2	Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat	10:00 – 15:30	Godmanchester Plant Nursery	388870	Free
3	Wed, Sat	11:00 – 13:30	All Saints Church, Huntingdon	07458 300614	Donation
4	Thursday	10:00 – 14:00	Godmanchester Baptist Church	458565	Free
5	Thursday	14:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Community Church	411665	Free
6	Friday	12:00 – 17:30	Huntingdon Methodist Church	07541 365791	Free

Most locations provide hot drinks and refreshments, or facilities for making them yourself, plus Wi-Fi, board games, baby-changing facilities loos, etc. For further details phone individual Warm Spaces.

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Sunday 29th January – Candlemas (The Presentation of Christ in the Temple)

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Sung Eucharist

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 30th January

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

19:30 Thrive Youth Work Prayer Meeting (All Saints Church, Huntingdon)

Tuesday 31st January

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 1st February

11:00 Holy Communion (The Chestnuts)

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 2nd February

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 3rd February

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

17:15 Grub, Games and God

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 4th February

09:30 Leaves Task Force (Church Grounds)

Sunday 5th February – 3 Before Lent

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing

18:30 Evening Prayer

Restoration of the Chalice (Common Communion Cup)

The PCC has decided that it is time to return to the use of the chalice and to the administration of communion as consecrated wine as well as bread (This decision is left to individual churches – there is no longer any central directive on this). For the time being, we will administer communion from the nave (central) altar only. Please line up at the altar rail as we did before the pandemic (i.e. no longer coming forward in a single line). You are welcome either to kneel or to stand, whichever suits you. If you do not want to receive the cup for any reason, please simply return to your seat after receiving the host (bread). The church has always taught that receiving in one kind (just the bread) is still receiving full communion. Please note: we are not permitted to administer communion by intinction (dipping the bread in the wine) or by placing the host directly onto the tongue, as these are considered to be less hygienic methods. The alcohol in the wine, the use of pure silver in the cup, and the wiping with the purificator (cloth) are thought together to provide a high degree of protection from contamination.

Thrive Youth Work Prayer Meeting – Monday 30th January

You are invited to join us in an evening of prayer and vision for the Thrive Youth Work project in Huntingdon. Our evening together will involve giving thanks for the work that God has been doing in Huntingdon through the Thrive project, and praying for our programmes, team and volunteers, and the future of Thrive as we look forward into 2023. We will also have some ‘Youth Café style’ refreshments. Join us in All Saints Church, Huntingdon on Monday 30th January, 7.30 – 8.30pm. Thanks, the Thrive Team are looking forward to praying with you! God Bless. Ruth Hunt, Youth Missioner for Huntingdon Parish & Thrive Youth Work Huntingdon Project Lead

Grub, Games & God – Friday 3rd February

The next of these is on Friday 3rd February, from 5.15 pm. Hot food, socialising, games involving all ages, songs and Christian teaching – something for all. No charge. Please come!

Coffee Morning 6th February

Another of our occasional coffee mornings to raise funds for our outreach venture, Grub, Games and God. This time it is kindly being hosted by Jean Morgan at her home, 2a Earning Street, on Monday 6th February, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. Donations for the raffle gratefully accepted in advance or on the day. Do come!

Valentine’s Day Supper and Film Night £15

The Friends are showing the classic romance-on-a-train film Falling in Love starring Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep on Saturday 11th February at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Godmanchester. We will be serving homemade Cottage Pie and Chocolate Trifle 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

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area

	Day	Time	Location	Tel. no	Cost
1	Mon, Tue, Fri	09:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Library	0345 045 5225	Free
	Thursday	09:30 – 13:30
	Saturday	10:00 – 16:00
2	Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat	10:00 – 15:30	Godmanchester Plant Nursery	388870	Free
3	Wed, Sat	11:00 – 13:30	All Saints Church, Huntingdon	07458 300614	Donation
4	Thursday	10:00 – 14:00	Godmanchester Baptist Church	458565	Free
5	Thursday	14:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Community Church	411665	Free
6	Friday	12:00 – 17:30	Huntingdon Methodist Church	07541 365791	Free

Most locations provide hot drinks and refreshments, or facilities for making them yourself, plus Wi-Fi, board games, baby-changing facilities loos, etc. For further details phone individual Warm Spaces.

DIARY

Sunday 22nd January – Epiphany 3

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

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

18:30 Evensong

Monday 23rd January

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

Tuesday 24th January

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 25th January

09:45 Holy Communion (McCartney House)

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 26th January

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 27th January

10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 28th January

Sunday 29th January – Candlemas

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Sung Eucharist

18:30 Evening Prayer

Christingle Marmalade
If there are still any jars left, Christingle marmalade will be on sale in the church hall after the 9.30am service today.

Please help support our church transformation fund by purchasing a jar or more and don’t delay as stock levels are finite and the next batch is not due until 2024!

Valentine’s Day Supper and Film Night £15

The Friends are showing the classic romance-on-a-train film Falling in Love starring Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep on Saturday 11th February at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Godmanchester. We will be serving homemade Cottage Pie and Chocolate Trifle 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

Bible Study Meeting

Please note that this Friday 20th January the Bible Study will not be on ‘Zoom’ and instead we shall meet at Peter’s home in 16 Corpus Christi Lane at 10am.

Warm Spaces in the Godmanchester Area 2022/23

	Day	Time	Location	Tel. no	Cost
1	Mon, Tue, Fri	09:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Library	0345 045 5225	Free
	Thursday	09:30 – 13:30
	Saturday	10:00 – 16:00
2	Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat	10:00 – 15:30	Godmanchester Plant Nursery	388870	Free
3	Wed, Sat	11:00 – 13:30	All Saints Church, Huntingdon	07458 300614	Donation
4	Thursday	10:00 – 14:00	Godmanchester Baptist Church	458565	Free
5	Thursday	14:30 – 17:00	Huntingdon Community Church	411665	Free
6	Friday	12:00 – 17:30	Huntingdon Methodist Church	07541 365791	Free

Most locations provide hot drinks and refreshments, or facilities for making them yourself, plus Wi-Fi, board games, baby-changing facilities loos, etc. For further details phone individual Warm Spaces.

DIARY

Sunday 15th January – Epiphany 2

08:00 Holy Communion

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

09:30 Parish Communion

18:30 Evening Prayer

Monday 16th January

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

19:30 PCC Meeting (Church Hall)

Tuesday 17th January

10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)

Wednesday 18th January

14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)

Thursday 19th January

09:45 Holy Communion

Friday 20th January

10:00 Bible Study (16 Corpus Christi Lane)

19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)

Saturday 21st January

Sunday 22nd January – Epiphany 3

08:00 Holy Communion

09:30 Sung Eucharist

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

18:30 Evensong