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Christian Aid Week 2020 – what happened
It was obviously the strangest Christian Aid Week ever. I should now have banked all the monies raised, sent out thank you emails and analysed what was successful. Instead I…
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Keeping busy during the pandemic
Some of us have had spare time during this pandemic, when normal activities are on hold. Sewing seems to be popular: Sandra Wooledge made a few face masks for her…
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Imagine you were born in 1900
On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday. 22 million people perish in that war. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits…
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The minister writes (July/Aug 2020 newsletter)
Dear friends, What a difference a year makes. This time last summer I was about to go on pre-ordination retreat, a period of reflection and preparation before being received into…
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Activity for Pentecost
Deryn has created an activity for Pentecost which can be found here https://sandhurstyateleymethodist.org.uk/blog/lay-worker/ Enjoy 🙂
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Don’t be taken in by this scam – track and trace
Please be aware that you could be targeted by unscrupulous people who text you to let you know that you’ve been in contact with someone who has tested positive or…
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Gardening
The month of May is a time that heralds new life and growth in all its glory, as we have been fortunate to encounter at this time of lock down.…
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What did Jesus wear?
We may imagine Jesus in long robes with baggy sleeves, but this is far from how he would have dressed. Over the past few decades, the question of what Jesus…
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Youth and Family Lay Worker – update
As you know we had recently taken on Deryn Stewart as our new lay worker and you will have seen her letter and other contributions to our newsletter and website.…