CCW News: Christ Church Woodford News Update
Summer Special: July 2024
Church Day Trip to Buxton: Last Saturday, 29th June
We had a great Day Out, and it was lovely to spend time together, to enjoy the coach ride, and to ‘tuck in’ to a great Cream Tea (it was agreed by all that the scones were especially good!). Our thanks to Chris & Vicky for arranging this for us.
‘Praise in the Park 2024’ Sunday 21st July, 3.30pm-4.30/5pm at Bramhall Park
Each year Churches Together in Bramhall and Woodford (CTiBW) lead an afternoon of Christian music and singing on the green next to Bramall Hall. The band of musicians and singers is led by a team from Fords Lane Church and is made up of musicians from some of the other Churches (me included!) and the volume will be swelled by all those coming along and joining in (that’s where we all can play our part!). The whole afternoon is a great opportunity to remind our community of our shared Christian faith across our Churches, and to point them to the Lord Jesus Christ – our wonderful Saviour, King and God who loves to hear us as we sing praise to Him! Please do come along and join us.
Church Lunches have made a welcome return! Next lunch: 31st July at 12noon
We’re so grateful to Vicky Ackers for bringing together a team to bring back our monthly Church Lunches. The general plan is that they will usually be the last Wednesday of the month at 12noon, and the dates for the rest of the year are: July 31st, August 28th, September 25th, October 16th Harvest lunch, November 27th, and December 18th Christmas lunch. The team are looking for people who may want to make a donation or contribution of some kind; soup, cake, crackers, cheese etc. More generally, if you are able to help with the team, please let Vicky know.
‘Authors in the Hall’ Friday 9th August 7.30pm
Margaret Holbrook invites us to an evening of readings, chat and Q &A with: Jenny Cooke, ‘The Star of Wonder’; Simone Hubbard, ‘Under A Greek Spell’ & Margaret Holbrook, ‘Meet Jack France’. Please put the date in your diary. More information to come out soon.
Holidays at Home: Tues 20th – Thursday 22nd August, 10.30am-4pm at Bramhall URC
Each year Churches Together in Bramhall & Woodford (CTIBW) run ‘Holidays at Home’ for people who are no-longer able to go away, but enjoy meeting with others for a day of activities, a lovely lunch, and a trip out on the Wednesday. If you are interested in helping out, or coming along, there are sign-up sheets in the Church Porch, and there is a particular request for volunteer drivers.
CAMEO set to return in September…
Before Covid, CAMEO (‘Come And Meet Each Other’) was a much appreciated event in our Church-life. Once a month in an evening, we would come together in the Hall to enjoy different speakers, activities and quizzes. I’m pleased to say that plans are coming together for bringing CAMEO back! Do keep an eye out for more information, and put the dates in your diary: Tuesdays: 10th Sept, 8th October, 12th Nov, 10th Dec, from 7-9pm. Our thanks to Ian & Clare Casson for their work in organising these evenings.
Good Book Groups – last month in John 14
In June we had a really good time together looking at John 14. We’re now going to have a short break over the summer holidays period and I’ll let you know (in plenty of time!) when we resume. But we’ll be looking at John 15, and Jesus says there ‘I am the vine, and you are the branches’ – what does that mean, and why does it matter? You can always read ahead over the Summer and have a think!
Magazine Team: the next ‘chapter’
After 7 years as Editor of our excellent Parish Magazine, Graham Meare is stepping down from the role. Graham has done a superb job, and we will miss his hard work and commitment. If you could help in taking the Magazine into a new ‘chapter’ by taking on a role within what we hope will be a Magazine team, please do let me know. We are needing people who can help in various roles (from liaising with advertisers to co-ordinating the contributions) but particularly we need someone with ‘desk top publishing’ skills who will be able to bring each page together. If you are able to help, then I would love to hear from you. Thank you in advance.
We are looking for volunteers to help with a new Baby & Toddlers’ Group
Vicky Ackers has very kindly offered to set up a Baby & Toddler Group, which would meet in our Hall, once a week during term time. More details will become clear over time, but Vicky needs some volunteers to get it up and running. All volunteers will have to meet all necessary Safeguarding requirements, but if you are interested in helping, then please let Vicky know.
Flowers at the front of Church
The flowers at the front of Church do so much to enhance the beauty of our building, and I’m sure that we all agree that Jackie and her team do a wonderful job. If people would like to add their name to the flower list for a particular Sunday (the list is on the shelf by the door) they are very welcome to. Flowers do not necessarily need to be placed in memory of a loved one, and Jackie is willing to arrange them if you would like her help.
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