NEWSLETTER 9th March 2025

Readings for this Sunday: Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:1-9; Sermon Topic: Anxiety

This Week (starting 9 March)

Sunday: Holy Communion at Holy Trinity 10am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones; Prayer at the Vicarage 6–7pm
Monday: Tiddlywinks 1.30-3pm
Tuesday: Discipleship Explored 1.30–3 pm in the Church Centre, or 7.30–9 pm at the Vicarage
Thursday: Souper Lunch 12.30–2pm;

Next Week (starting 16 March)

Sunday: Morning Prayer in the Church Centre 10am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones; Prayer at the Vicarage 6–7 pm Monday: Tiddlywinks 1.30 - 3pm
Tuesday: Discipleship Explored 1.30–3 pm in the Church Centre, or 7.30–9 pm at the Vicarage
Thursday: Afternoon Fellowship at the Baptist Church when Pastor Anthony Smith will be talking to us.
Friday: Link-up Bereavement Friendship Group 11am followed by an optional sharing lunch
Saturday: Community Café 10am–12 noon

New Electoral Roll
This year, all Parishes in the Church of England are asked to create a completely new Electoral Roll, requiring all those who wish to continue membership of our Church to complete a NEW Application Form. In preparation for the APCM on 27th April, forms have been sent out via email to those listed on this current year's existing Roll, for completion and return. (Paper copies will also be available at Sunday Services and delivered to those unable to attend.) On completion, please return signed forms at any of our Sunday Services. In addition, we welcome new members of the congregation to apply for membership, in order to complete this revision. CL Electoral Roll Officer.

Cream Teas
CREAM TEAS provide a valuable outreach to the local communities. Although it will be challenging, continuing with them this year will show that our Church is flourishing. Please think deeply about offering to help. Just one or two Sundays will be very valuable. Initial planning will be made easier for me if I can have some positive feedback and offers of help.
Many thanks, Sandy

Snowdrops
Now is the time to transplant this lovely harbinger of Spring. The seed pod usually contains lots of seeds and germinates well in my back garden! Therefore if you would like some plants (free! ) please ask Dave Wainman

Newsletter
I am sorry that I shall have to give up doing the newsletter fairly soon due to my failing eyesight. I wonder if anyone would be willing to take it on? Judy

Good news!
Last November Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) led the annual census of people sleeping rough in Buckinghamshire. We counted 22 people sleeping rough locally which is the highest number since before the COVID-19 pandemic and almost a 40% increase from the end of 2023. But there is good news!

Volunteer-led projects like our winter night shelter create a place of hope and help. People who stay in a shelter have a great chance of not having to return to the street after their stay, and evidence is showing that a time of settlement in a shelter helps more people to find a home than many other types of support work. We are delighted to share that out of the 28 guests we have hosted so far, 13 have moved in to a new place to stay, meaning they won’t have to return to the street. Thank you for your generous support!

PASTORAL CARE
If you know of anyone in need or if you require help yourself, please don’t hesitate to contact our Pastoral Care Team through the Church Office.

Please Pray For: Pam, Pene, Duncan, Jennifer, Amanda, Linda, Tanya, Olive, Bryan, Rob, Kathy, Alan, Stella, Allan, Dot, Mary, and others ill at home or in hospital.

Collect for the First Sunday of Lent
Heavenly Father, your Son battled with the powers of darkness, and grew closer to you in the desert: help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer that we may witness to your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Newsletter: irjknight@btinternet.com

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in two places just to confuse things (details here) for our Sunday Services starting at 10am. On the 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the month we're at Christ Church Holmer Green, either in the Church Centre or the church building. On the 2nd and 5th (if there is one!) we meet at Holy Trinity Penn Street.

For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will give you any books and information you need for the service.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people and find out about church life . All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilet in the main entrance of the Christ Church centre and an accessible toilet in Holy Trinity. Both churches have wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am. We sing a mixture of old and new songs. There's always a Bible passage read and a talk explaining it and how it speaks into our lives today. Someone will lead us in prayer and on two Sunday's a month we share Holy Communion together. Everyone is welcome at every service.

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What about my kids?

We love to see children at church. We have:

Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
Encounter (4-11 years)
Young people (11+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. The service leader will announce when it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying, craft, drama, and fun games. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes o.r when we have communion they will be brought back into the service to be with you before the end.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Tiddlywinks Toddler group
Souper Lunch
Link-up bereavement group
Community Cafe

Get in touch with us to plan your visit or ask your questions.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.


Daf Meirion- Jones
Vicar

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel welcome at our church.

Best Wishes

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