Notices for 11th October

Notices for week commencing

Sunday 11th October 2026

Priest David Oakden – Revdavid@parishofchilworth.org.uk - 01483 534293 (day off Friday)

Do let me know of anybody or anything that you would like to be prayed for. www.parishofchilworth.org.uk

Philippians 4:4-7 (NRSVA)

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Opportunities to Pray Together

Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast 1^st Saturday of the month at the Vicarage, from 9am, prayer, coffee and croissant. Next is 7th November – Thursday evening (for ALPHA) at St Thomas at 7:00 pm for an hour.

Tuesday afternoons 2.30 to 3.30pm.

This Sunday Services: – 19th after Trinity

10:00 St James, Shere. Benefice Holy Communion.

11:15 St Martha’s Matins.

Next Sunday Services: - 18th October

09:30 St Thomas' Holy Communion.

11:15 St Martha’s Matins.

In our Bible reading on Sunday, Luke 24:13-35, two disciples are walking the seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus and as they journey they encounter Jesus in various ways so that "their eyes were opened, and they recognised Him". In his final services with us Tim will reflect on some of the ways he has been helped to recognise Jesus during his journey

Looking Further Ahead

Tots and Toddlers: St Thomas' Monday 9:15am

ALPHA Course: St Thomas' 7pm Thursdays

Piano Recital: Hannah Emmrich Watson, 10th Oct 1pm, St Martha's

Benefice Communion: St James, Shere, Holy Communion 10am 11^th October.

Infant School Harvest: 12^th Oct, 9am at St Thomas'

Benefice Profile Team meeting: 13^th Oct 10:30am

Dog Blessing Service: 18^th Oct, 2pm at St Martha's

Chilworth Tinies and Toddler Group

Mondays from 9:15 -10:30am meet in St Thomas', play chat, pray and support.

Food and Hygiene Bank

The Foodbank Larder box is located in the porch of St Thomas Church. Please help!
'Thank you to all who have donated recently putting us in a better situation.

Donations of LL milk, tinned meat, fish, veg & beans, sachets rice, toiletries and cleaning products always needed. We have sufficient pasta for the moment.

Donations can be made at: treasurer@parishofchilworth.org.uk

or scanning Foodbank QR code. Thank you

ALPHA Course Thursday Evenings

ALPHA course is running at St Thomas' Church, there will be food a short video and an opportunity to think and chat about the topic for that night in an open and friendly atmosphere, it is free and everyone is welcome, but the course is particularly suitable for non-believers, new Christians, or anyone curious about faith. Please do think therefore if you know anyone that falls into these categories and tell them about the course, and ideally perhaps offer to come with them. We meet and eat at 7pm, finishing at 9:15pm. There is no charge, but it is helpful to know how many are coming for catering purposes. Email me if you would like to know more or to let me know you intend to come at revdavid@parishofchilworth.org.uk

Tim's Farewell

It is with sadness we bid farewell to Tim after 7 eventful years when he retires as Rector of Shere and the Tillingbourne Benefice. His last Sunday is Sunday 11 October, so his final service is the 10am in St James’, Shere.

His Farewell Gathering will be on Saturday 10 October from 3pm – 5pm in Shere Village Hall. If you are able to help in any way please contact Helen Murray on andyjmurray@aol.com. If you are planning to attend, please let Jo Norfolk know admin@parishofshere.com

Piano Recital St Martha's 10th Oct at 1pm

Bishop Andrew’s daughter is giving a piano recital with a creation theme, entitled Notes from the Undergrowth.

Dog Blessing Service

We will be holding our annual dog blessing service at 2.00 pm on 18th October at St Martha's Church.

A Day of Prayer for the Cellar Camino Café.

The Cellar Camino Café invites you warmly to join with them for A DAY OF PRAYER for the Cellar Camino Café.

When – Tuesday 13^th October 10am -2pm

Where – St Peter & Paul Church Street Godalming.

The Cellar has been closed since 30^th June due to a structural issue with the premises. We are now asking God to move and act so that the Cellar can be re-established as a Christian witness in the town where it has served the community for 47 years.

Bibles for Barnabus

Shere, Peaslake and Gomshall are collecting spare/unwanted bibles to donate to one of their Mission Support partners - Barnabus, a homeless charity in Manchester. They are running a successful programme of Christian outreach at their Beacon Centre and have asked for bibles. Please place any you may have to donate in the plastic box at the back of St James's church, until the end of November.

Shoe Box Appeal

It's time to start thinking about the annual Shoebox Appeal. We are again supporting Blythswood’s Shoebox Appeal. Our Appeal last year contributed to the 85,000+ shoeboxes that Blytswood were able to send to eight different countries – Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.

Each box is different, each one personal, each one an expression of your care and kindness towards a stranger in need. Filled with small, practical items such as toiletries, stationery, and clothing, the individually-wrapped boxes have been distributed in schools, hospitals, orphanages and care homes, and to households in very low income communities. There are leaflets at the back of the churches in the Benefice with more information, but you can also check out Blythswood website www.blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/ where there are lots of tips for packing a shoebox or just contributing to packing a shoebox. For those of you that are keen knitters and crafters, please take note, as they only accept knitted scarves, hats and gloves!!

The deadline to hand in your shoeboxes is Sunday 25 October. Shoeboxes can be left in the lobby of St Peter & St Paul in Albury, St Michael’s in Farley Green, St Thomas in Chilworth, St James’ in Shere and St Mark’s in Peaslake during church opening times.

Here is a little video to inspire you to help out - feel free to share it with family and friends and encourage them to fill a shoebox too!

https://youtu.be/O1ARAc00KnI?si=X6MzWA2FK9FoWb0B

Or search Blythwoods Care Shoebox Appeal 2026 on Youtube

Bring warmth, joy and hope this Christmas!

Tillingbourne Benefice

PCC & APCM Minutes and Documents

Redacted versions of these can now be found at https://www.parishofchilworth.org.uk/pcc/ on the Parish Website and will be uploaded when available.

Used Stamps for Oxfam

Please place used stamps in the box at the back of St Thomas' which will stay there all year and be emptied as and when it gets full.