Notices for 6th September

Opportunities to Pray Together

Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast 1^st Saturday of the month at the Vicarage, from 9am, prayer, coffee and croissant. Next is the 5^th of September – Thursday evening (for ALPHA) at St Thomas at 7:00 pm for an hour. Tuesda y afternoons 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th 2:30 – 3:30pm

This Sunday Services: – 14th after Trinity

09:30 St Thomas, Holy Communion.

11:15 St Martha’s Matins.

Next Sunday Services:  13th September

09:30 St Thomas, Holy Communion.

11:15 St Martha’s Holy Communion

Looking Further Ahead

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

ALPHA Course: St Thomas' 7pm Thursdays from 10^th Sept.

Global week of prayer: 6^th 13^th September

Pilgrims Marathon: 13^th September – running past St Martha’s during the day.

Broad Horizon:  15^th September 7pm 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.

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.

We also supply 6 families, 4 single households with monthly deliveries of fresh food at a cost £300-£400 a month.

ALPHA Course starting 10th September

We are starting an ALPHA course in September 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.

Launches 10^th September, we meet and eat at 7pm, then watch a video and have open discussions after.

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

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.

Also let me know if you can help or be involved in ensuring this all works well.

Global week of PRAYER

From 6–13 September 2026, we’re inviting the global Church to pray non-stop in every nation on earth in the Global Week of Prayer. We sense God’s invitation to unite together to lift up the name of Jesus. Why not join in and commit to pray.

Taketime Meditation at  St James', Shere

Broad Horizons Book Group

Our informal book continues on 15th September (dress warmly!) when we will be discussing "Don't Forget We're Here Forever" by Lamorna Ash.

Film: 'People's Emergency Briefing'

We urge you to join us to watch this impactful and necessary briefing. The film brings together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and what it means for our lives, economy and future. A short reflection and discussion will follow the film. Refreshments are from 11am in the church (directly after the 10am service).

Please note – suitable for age 16 and above. No booking necessary. Please bring friends and family.

Heritage Open Days

This annual event where buildings are opened to the public, including St Martha's.

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.

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 and find us on https://www.achurchnearyou.com

If  you need us

If you need any help with anything or have any questions please click on the names below to email a request:

For general admin matters our Administrator Yvonne

For local pastoral issues our Minister David