A week ago the Cabaret evening took place in the church hall. Thanks go to Clare Bellamy Moss and everyone who helped to put on this event. As well as being a thoroughly entertaining evening it was also raising money for the ongoing church hall renewal project. Much work has gone into making grant applications which will be needed to fund the majority of the cost of hall projects. The chances of grant success are greatly increased when the wider Tadworth community also contribute to the cost. Just now we are awaiting news of grant applications for refurbishment of the toilets and for the renewal of stage lighting.
Every Church of England church is required to retain a consulting architect to inspect the church building fabric and advise on building projects. Yesterday Richard Shipman and I met the person likely to be our new church architect. During the walk round with them we were reminded of the various building repairs needed for the church that we already know about. While some small grants can be found for the church building, most of the church repairs have to be paid for by the generosity and efforts of our church members.
Last Sunday we enjoyed choral evensong with a larger choir than usual and over 50 people at the service, and also enjoying the buzz of conversation over a glass of wine or soft drink afterwards. Thank you to Tim Carey and our choir.
But now to look forward, and as usual this email contains all the news of services and events over the next few weeks,
Tim
Services for 20th October: 21st Sunday after Trinity
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Parish Communion Service - Gaining Glory
With Church Explorers. Gather in the Meeting Room before the service.
Services & Events for Next Week
Wednesday 23rd October at 10am: Mid-week Communion Service with coffee served afterwards
Sunday 27th October
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Family Communion Service - Bartimaeus is Given Sight
Please note that there is no Church Explorers this week. Church Explorers moved from 27th October to 20th October so as to avoid the first of the half term weekends.
Accommodation request
An older Ukrainian lady, Olga, has asked if the church can help her find somewhere to live. She can pay rent for a room in a house and could provide companionship. Please contact the Vicar, Revd Timothy Astin for more details.
The Bridge
The latest edition of the Southwark Diocese newspaper is in church.
Parish Magazine for November
This has arrived in church.
The All Souls Service: Sunday 3rd November 6.30 pm
At this annual service, we remember before God friends and family members who have died. If you would like names to be read out at the All Souls service, please add them to the lists at the back of church. There will also be an opportunity to light candles for them during the service.
Parish Lunch for November on Sunday 3rd
Please sign up at the back of church for the next parish lunch.
Tadworth Craft Fair: Saturday 16th November - 10am to 3pm
Please save the date for our Craft Fair. As usual we will need volunteers for manning the door and for the raffle table. If you can help for an hour or please can you let Annabel Foster or Michelle McGhie know. Thank you.
Church building repairs
Following the leaks of water earlier in the year into the sanctuary and the organ loft, Ecclesiastical Insurance have agreed to pay for the repairs to the organ (about £3250). They declined to pay the £2250 which the church had to spend on the cost of clearance of the high level gutter and the stabilisation of the wall above the organ both needed to prevent a recurrence during heavy rainfall.
Calendar
Don't forget to check the Church Calendar for all our upcoming events!