Runnymede Deanery Diocese of Guildford Addlestone, Chertsey, Egham, Egham Hythe, Englefield Green, Lyne and Longcross, New Haw, Ottershaw, Thorpe, Virginia Water St Peter s Hospital, Abraham Cowley Unit, Royal Holloway College, Strode s College Rural Dean: REVD JEFF WATTLEY Assistant Rural Dean: REVD SANDRA FACCINI Lay Chair: KEITH MALCOURONNE Newsletter May 2015 And as always, we hope that you will enjoy your Deanery newsletter and find it of interest. Please remember that your contributions are always very welcome - we publish event announcements from the current month onwards, and short review articles with photos of recent events. Please submit any news and event details to the Deanery Administrator via secretary@runnymededeanery.org.uk no later than the 10th of the month. Please remember that newsletters are being published on various websites, including our own Deanery website http://www.runnymededeanery.org.uk/ and our Facebook page. This means that all contact details given will be on the Internet please be aware of this and only give phone numbers and email addresses that you agree to see on the Web! ***********NEWS BULLETIN NEWS BULLETIN NEWS BULLETIN************ An Encouraging Message St Peter s Church Chertsey found this message on their website: For some years we have stayed at the same hotel in Menorca, the Valentin Star at Cala n Bosch. Either last May or the May before I picked up a book which had been left there by a Christian member of St. Peter s Church, Chertsey, Surrey, England - What s So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey. It remained unread until March of this year. I am 76 and have been a Christian since my teens. However, of late I have been re-evaluating my Christianity and really beginning to realise how utterly amazing is this Grace business. If you can identify the person who left the book please tell him/her how grateful I am to them for this further piece of the jigsaw. I will be back at the same hotel soon and will leave the book for someone else to benefit from it. Many blessings and thank you. God s ways are amazing be encouraged to try unusual ways to spread the Gospel message Bishop Andrew Visits Runnymede Our new Bishop spent a day with Runnymede Chapter on 13 April, hosted by St Mary s Church in Thorpe, when our clergy had a chance to present their churches and chaplaincies and in turn get to know their new leader. The day closed with a much larger gathering at St Peter s Church in Chertsey where the Bishop mingled freely with the many people, lay and ordained from all the churches in our deanery, who had come to get to know him. The evening started informally with refreshments and chat in the church hall, followed by an open interview in church when Bishop Andrew answered questions about himself and his vision for the diocese, and drew to a close with a moving communion service. Note +Andrew will also be preaching at a civic service on the occasion of the 800 th Anniversary of the Sealing of the Magna Carta at St John s Egham on 14 June for further details see calendar.
Christ Church, Ottershaw Easter Holiday Club Christ Church held its first Holiday Club in many years during the first week of the Easter Holidays, supported by many volunteers and Engage, Woking. The club ran for three mornings using the Scripture Union Landlubbers programme with slightly adapted materials to include most of the teaching in three days instead of five! Landlubbers uses Philippians 1-4 as its base and a memory verse (3:8) is repeated throughout the sessions to help the children remember...nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord. I have given up everything and count it all as rubbish. All I want is Christ... Christ Church invited primary age children (5-11) from local schools; up to 31 children attended on each morning, mostly from the local school, some attending Messy Church, but mostly not normally seen on a Sunday. They enjoyed interactive drama, warm up songs, clues to find and follow, outdoor games, the memory verse, craft time, refreshments, the Landlubbers theme song and most importantly time to pray together. Parents were invited to come slightly earlier on the last morning to see what their children had been up to. This was a really special time including prayer and ending with a rousing rendition of the theme song. At the end of the final session one child exclaimed: Can we do it again in the summer? God was present during that time and it was worth every minute of planning, preparation and presentation, to see the joy shining through those children and the adults who were there.
Easter in the Deanery This year we have pictures of Maundy Thursday at Thorpe with the church prepared for the footwashing, as well as their splendid Easter Flower Cross; the Veneration of the Cross at Hythe; the beautiful detailed Easter Garden at Lyne; and the Walk of Witness at Chertsey. *********EVENT SCHEDULE EVENT SCHEDULE EVENT SCHEDULE********* St George s Parade and Service St Peter s Church, Chertsey Sunday, 26 April, 3pm The Uniformed Organisations will have their annual parade through Chertsey Town Centre followed by a service at St Peter s Church all welcome.
CAMEO Chertsey The Vicarage, 34 London Street, Chertsey Tuesday, 28 April, 11am A new bereavement initiative begins in Chertsey, meeting on 28 April and thereafter monthly those recently bereaved are very welcome to come for tea/coffee, mutual support and friendship. Men s Meal Night Christ Church, Virginia Water Tuesday, 28 April, 7pm Join in an opportunity of fellowship for men with the BIG homemade burger meal all ages welcome (over 18). 10pp booking required via Church Office: 01344 844946 Piano Recital St Jude s Church, Englefield Green Saturday, 2 May, 4 pm A piano recital shared between Marianna Raatikainen and Mengqiao Liu, students of James Kirby at the Welsh College of Music and Drama at Cardiff. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Tea is served in the interval. All Saints May Fayre All Saints Church, New Haw Saturday, 9 May, 11am 4pm There will be a variety of stalls, including BBQ, and Claire's Cafe will be serving cream teas. 10% of the profit will be donated to the Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. Fundraising Quiz Night St John s Church, Egham Friday, 15 May, 7:30pm Proceeds towards the Easter Centre More details from the Church Office on 01784 430964 or office@stjohnsegham.com St John s Church Ladies Prayer Breakfast The Pastoral Centre, United Church, High Street, Egham Saturday, 16 May, 8:30 10:15am Heather Clements will be speaking on How to share your faith Suggested donation 1.20 More details from the Church Office on 01784 430964 or office@stjohnsegham.com May Fair St Paul s Church, Egham Hythe Saturday, 16 May, 11am 3pm Stalls include the usual tombola, raffle etc, but the church is celebrating its 85th year so it s a throwback to the 1930s with games, teas, BBQ, beer tent, pimms and childrens fancy dress.
Magna Carta 800 Celebrations St Mary s Church, Thorpe + Coldharbour Lane/Village Saturday, 16 May, 12nn 4:30pm Preparations are well underway for a big street party/pageant in Thorpe Village. It is being organised by local community groups Thorpe Ward Residents Association, St Mary s Church, Thorpe Players, Five Pennies, Thorpe Primary School, Thorpe Nursery Pre School and Egham Historical Society - to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Sealing of The Magna Carta at Runnymede Meadows in June 1215. There will be plenty of stalls, hot food, afternoon tea, beer tent, fun for kids, and entertainment from Thorpe Players, adult and children choirs, hand bell ringers and the Egham Band. Entry 1. Bring your family and friends. Parking in Ten Acre Lane Tasis North Campus. If you would like to help or have your own stall, contact susi@thorntonclan.com. Stalls will be available at varying rates for community groups, charities and businesses (tables and gazebos not supplied!). Basic Awareness Safeguarding Children and Young People Training Monday 18 May, 7.30-10pm St John s Church, Egham More details from the Church Office on 01784 430964 or office@stjohnsegham.com Praise Tots St John s Church, Egham Thursday, 21 May, 10am Singing, craft, story and refreshments for pre-school children and their carers More details from the Church Office on 01784 430964 or office@stjohnsegham.com Hearing Champions Sessions BOSCO s at All Saints Church, New Haw Tuesday, 26 May, 10am 12nn A Guildford Diocese Initiative in partnership with the NHS, this is a free service for people with NHS hearing aids which includes basic maintenance, battery supply, cleaning and re-tubing, trouble shooting and advice. The Hearing Champions Julie Barlow and Anne Sharp have been trained by the audiology department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and hold training completion certificates. For more questions you can contact Julie on 01932 351216 or Anne on 01932 340976, or simply turn up for the session with your brown NHS Battery Book (which includes your settings and requirements) and your hearing aid. Fun Quiz Night All Saints Church, New Haw Saturday, 30 May, 7 for 7:30pm Teams of 6 - come as a team or join a team on the night. Tickets 3, please contact Margaret on margaretbroad14@gmail.com or telephone 01932 342325. Cakes, tea and coffee sold during interval but please bring your own alcohol, nibbles and glasses.
Traditional Choral Evensong Holy Trinity Church, Lyne Sunday, 31 May, 6:30pm An opportunity to experience a traditional Choral Evensong in the setting of a fine village church. Singers are also welcome in all parts there is an obligatory practice at 4pm and refreshments will be served to singers between practice and service, plus a voluntary practice on the Wednesday evening before. For more details contact Dave Fisher on davefisherorganist@hotmail.com ******* DIARY DATES DIARY DATES DIARY DATES DIARY DATES ******* Magna Carta Celebration Concert St John s Church, Egham Saturday, 13 June, 7pm Egham Choral presents a selection of Magna Carta/Runnymede related choral works including the premiere of a special commission by their Musical Director Stephen Merrony; with Kew Sinfonia and professional soloists. Magna Carta Celebration Civic Service St John s Church, Egham Sunday, 14 June, 7pm Bishop Andrew will be preaching at this important service immediately before the grand celebrations around the 800 th Anniversary of the Sealing of the Magna Carta on the Runnymede (which is part of Egham parish) on 15 June. Midsummer Supper St Paul s Church, Egham Hythe Saturday, 20 June More details to follow. Next Open Synod Meeting St Mary s Church, Thorpe Thursday, 18 June, 7:15 for 7:30pm The topic for June Synod, in keeping with Bishop Andrew s recent talk at Chertsey, will be Growing Younger and we will be hearing from Revd Cate Irvine, Chaplain at RHUL, about her work and the opportunities for Christian ministry and mission at the university and around students off-campus, as well as information and testimony from an East Molesey church who has managed to start an exploding new congregation of young families in their own premises. All are invited, and welcome to leave after refreshments (before the synod business section). Hearing Champions Sessions BOSCO s at All Saints Church, New Haw Thursday, 22 June, 10am 12nn A Guildford Diocese Initiative in partnership with the NHS, this is a free service for people with NHS hearing aids which includes basic maintenance, battery supply, cleaning and re-tubing, trouble shooting and advice. The Hearing Champions Julie Barlow and Anne Sharp have been trained by the audiology department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and hold training completion certificates. For more questions you can contact Julie on 01932 351216 or Anne on 01932 340976, or simply turn up for the session with your brown NHS Battery Book (which includes your settings and requirements) and your hearing aid.
Next Runnymede Deanery Confirmation St Paul s Church, Egham Hythe Monday, 22 June, 7:30pm Deanery Confirmation Service with Bishop Andrew. If you are thinking of taking the step to be confirmed please contact your local clergy as soon as possible. Pet Blessing Service St Mary s Church Sunday, 12 July, 3pm Bring your cats and your poodles for a blessing fish bowls and terrariums also welcome. In fact, all your pets are welcome to this friendly cheerful service we ve had ferrets, tarantulas and millipedes! Ponies and larger animals can be blessed in the churchyard. Regular events see separate pages below. Best wishes, The Runnymede Deanery Team
******** REGULAR DATES REGULAR DATES REGULAR DATES ******** Child Contact Centres Church Hall at All Saints Church, New Haw 2 nd and 4 th Sunday of the month, 2 5pm The Child Contact Centre provides a safe place for children and non-resident parents to meet (a separate area for resident parents is provided in case they do not wish to meet their ex-partners). The Centre is affiliated to and follows the guidelines and standards of the National Association of Child Contact Centres. Self-referrals welcome. Info contact Lyn Taylor 01932 347410 or All Saints Church, Woodham Lane, New Haw, KT15 3DH The Village Centre, Victoria Street, Englefield Green 1 st and 3 rd Saturday of the month, 1:30 4:30pm The Village Centre, part of the ministry of St Jude's Church, Englefield Green, now run a supported Child Contact Centre. This is accredited with NACCC. For further details email coordinator@villagecentre.org.uk or phone 01784 471110. Messy Church Christ Church, Ottershaw 2 nd Sunday of the month, 4pm Messy Church is a different way of doing church for families with primary age children: an accessible time of learning about faith for the whole family. Helping each other with an assortment of crafts, games, activities, story and song, after which all share in a light tea. For more information contact Janice on Janvickers1520@gmail.com. The Village Centre, Englefield Green 2 nd Saturday of the month, 11am Games, stories, arts and crafts, followed by lunch fun for all ages. St Paul s Church, Egham-Hythe 1 st Sunday of the month, 4 5:30pm Exploring the theme of the day through games, crafts, cooking and worship followed by tea. All Saints Church Hall /Heathervale Baptist Church, New Haw (venue alternating) Monthly, 2015 dates below, 4-6pm 14 Feb All Saints ; 28 March Heathervale; 18 April All Saints ; 16 May Heathervale; 21 June Midsummer Event venue TBA; 19 July All Saints ; August Holiday - no Messy Church; 20 September Heathervale Heathervale Baptist Church is in Heathervale Road, New Haw. Noah s Ark St Mary s Church, Thorpe (in the Rutherwycke Room behind the church) Thursdays, 9 11am (term time only) Come and help us float Noah s Ark! Tea, toast, play time, songs and story with a prayer. For toddlers, babies and pre-school children and their parents / carers. Parking in the Vicarage Car Park please (at the end of Church Approach, TW20 8TQ). Songs and Stories St Paul s Church, Egham-Hythe Thursdays, 10 11:30am (during term time only) For pre-school children and their carers - a time of play and refreshment with an informal introduction to the Christian Faith through music, stories and crafts.
Charities Lunch St Mary's Church, Thorpe 3 rd Wednesday of the month 8. per person Craftea Ladies Manor Farm Day Centre, Manor Farm Lane, Egham Alternate Thursdays from 5 February, 2:30 4pm Would you like to meet new people, try out some knitting or sewing, or even just have a chat and a cup of tea? More details from the church office at 01784 430964 or office@stjohnsegham.com Christ Church Ladies Fellowship Christ Church, Virginia Water Thursdays, 10-11:30am (term-time only) Meet for coffee, praise, Bible study and prayer, following a selected course each term. Those who may be interested in just doing the course are welcome to come for the six weeks; they promise to still talk to you afterwards! For more info please contact Kathleen on kathleenblain@yahoo.co.uk or 01344 530152. Senior Thursdays at the Good News Café Christ Church, Virginia Water Thursdays, 12:30 3:30pm Invitation to all Over-50s! Start with a lunch snack of savouries, followed by delicious home-made cakes, with tea or coffee. There are even optional activities to help keep fit and healthy and add interest and fun to your visit, or a full 2-course lunch with wine once a month. Why not drop in for a chat Need transport? That may also be arranged... You don t have to be a church goer, they would just love to see you. For more information and the weekly changing programme of activities call Alan 01784 432813 or email seniors@cc-vw.org or find the schedule online at http://www.cc-vw.org/good-news-cafe-2/ CAMEO Brook Memorial Hall, Ottershaw Thursdays, 9:15am 12nn (term time); 10am 12nn (most holidays) Come and meet each other and enjoy a cup of coffee together (organised by Christ Church, Ottershaw). Coffee Break St Peter s Church Hall, Chertsey Fridays, 10am 12nn (excluding bank holidays) Come and meet each other and enjoy a cup of coffee together. Claire s Coffee Lounge Bosco s at All Saints Church, New Haw Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15am 12:15pm A selection of teas and coffees are served as well as light snacks, including bacon sandwiches and toasted teacakes. Claire's is just the right place to meet with friends for a chat! On the first Thursday of each month, Claire s remains open to serve lunches from 12nn to 1:30pm. A variety of dishes are available - everyone welcome!
Songs of Praise St Paul s Church, Egham-Hythe 1 st Wednesday of the month (except August and January), 2:30pm Followed by refreshments in the church hall. Please contact Ann Hawkes for more information at 01784 452983. St Peter s Church, Chertsey 2 nd Wednesday of the month, 2:30pm Welcoming friends from the local community and deanery for a time of favourite songs and hymns followed by a terrific Tea in the Church Hall we d love to see some new faces! The Village Centre, Englefield Green 3 rd Tuesday of the month, 4pm Come early and sit down for tea and cakes and a chat before a service where you can choose your favourite hymns. Food for Thought St Peter s Church Hall, Chertsey 1 st Friday of the month, 12:15pm A time of worship, praise, fellowship and lunch together. Taizé Style Service St Jude s Church, Englefield Green 1 st Sunday of the month, 6:30pm A beautiful meditative service of approx. one hour. St.Pauls@4 St Paul s Church, Egham-Hythe 4 th Sunday of the Month, 4pm A service that draws on resources new and old to offer an informal opportunity for worship and reflection. Term Time Events at the University The Chapel, Royal Holloway College Regular services are as follows remember, term time only! Term dates: 12 Jan to 27 Mar; 27 Apr to 12 Jun Sunday, 6pm Sunday Evening Worship using symbol, music, prayer and reflection, led by the Anglican Chaplain, followed by refreshments. Monday-Friday, 8:45am Morning Prayer - a 15 minute service to begin the day, with music, readings and reflection (Mon Thu with choir) Wednesday, 1:15pm Midweek Music 30-minute lunchtime concerts, free of charge and informal, campus parking available for visitors. Updates on programme can be found on the Chapel Choir website: www.chapelchoir.co.uk. Thursday, 12:30pm Holy Communion - an informal Communion service, led by the Anglican Chaplain. Thursday, 6:15pm Choral Evensong - a traditional sung service from the Book of Common Prayer, led by the Chapel Choir. Everyone is welcome, especially for the evening services on Thursdays and Sundays. Full details of what s going on and weekly sheets are on Facebook at RHULChaplaincy, or contact chaplaincy@rhul.ac.uk.
Going Deeper with God Service Rota St Peter s Church, Chertsey Sundays, 6:30pm A rota of varying special service formats: 1 st Sunday: Charisma - a service of worship open to the exercising of spiritual gifts with an emphasis on healing and a number of speakers with charismatic backgrounds. 2 nd Sunday: Communion in the Round - an informal service of teaching, worship and Breaking of Bread. 3 rd Sunday: Night Prayer Plus - a service of teaching, reflection and silence which will culminate in the ancient monastic tradition of Compline or Night Prayer, based strongly on scripture and focussing on God s protection and blessing. Candlelit during the autumn, winter and spring months. 4 th Sunday: Pray without Ceasing - a service centred on praying for the church, the community and God s world, interspersed with worship and reflections from the Bible. 5 th Sunday: Worship and Word - a service of open and informal sung worship, prayer and teaching. ***** OPEN CHURCHES OPEN CHURCHES OPEN CHURCHES ***** COME IN FOR SOME QUIET TIME!!!!! St Peter s Church, Chertsey Monday to Saturday, 9am 4pm All Saints Church, New Haw every day, 8am to 6pm (except 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month) Holy Trinity Church, Lyne & Longcross open every day for prayer and contemplation, 9am to 5pm St Mary s Church, Thorpe 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10am 4pm St John s Church, Egham Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30 2:30pm **********************************************************************************************************************