In the notices this week:
Godalming Minster services this Sunday, and how to look them up.
Service to mark the National Day of Reflection - remembering those those that died during the pandemic (Sunday 3rd March)
Godalming Ukrainian Charity Day to mark the 2nd anniversary of the Russian invasion, this Saturday, 24th February in Crown Court and the Wilfred Noyce Centre.
Dear Friends
Today (1st March) is the 2024 World Day of Prayer, and we are invited to take in this international day locally at this morning’s 10.30am service at St John’s, Farncombe.
“I Beg You… Bear With One Another in Love”
(Ephesians 4:1-3).
The service this year was prepared by an ecumenical group of Women from Palestine which is the focus country for 2024. The Service be led by the Rev James Rattue and the Rev Hannah Moore, the Rector of St James in Elstead. The service will be followed by refreshments and cake.
This Sunday
Reading & Topic
Changed from glory into glory (The Transfiguration)
Readings: Luke 9: 28-36
Minster Services listed in chronological order:
9am Choral Eucharist - Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
10am Classic Service [HC] - Brighton Road (Busbridge)
10am Sunday Service - Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)
10am Morning Worship - Hambledon (St Peter’s)
10.30am Muddy Church (Contemporary All Age) - Holloway Hill Recreation Ground (GU7 1QD)
Meet behind the tennis courts. BYO cup for coffee & hot chocolate.
11am Service for the Day of Reflection - Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
12 noon Mayors of Waverley & Godalming lead a Minute’s Silence at the Pepperpot to remember loved ones who died during the pandemic
6pm Evening Worship - Brighton Road (Busbridge)
Youth join the 6pm congregation this week (1st Sundays).
Service Information
More information about congregations and service times can be found on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.
Town Service for the National Day of Reflection on Sunday 3rd March 2024
Godalming Minster is holding a special civic service for everyone in the Godalming Community and beyond before moving to the Pepperpot for the national minute’s silence at 12 noon to remember everyone who died during the pandemic. For more details see National Day of Reflection.
Members of the Pastoral Care team will be there to speak to people at the end of the service, and offer bereavement support to those who might benefit. You can find out about Pastoral Care and the Pastoral Assistants, and get in touch anytime. (The next bereavement café will take place on 26 March.)
Ladies drinks 1st March All Minster ladies are invited to drop in to The Pavilion by Howling Owl, GU7 1QD from 7.30pm to meet or catch up with friends across Godalming Minster. You are welcome to bring a friend too. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Men’s breakfast 2nd March. The topic for discussion this month is are we ready for war? All are invited at 8.15am in the Busbridge Old Rectory for porridge and toast with chat over a relevant matter of the day. More details.
Nexus is looking forward to a talk by James Giles, Reserve Manager for Thursley Nature Reserve at 8pm on Thursday 7th March in the Busbridge Old Rectory. It is a social opportunity with refreshments to start, and will be very interesting for those who enjoy our local commons. There’s a £5 entry, or £20 to join Nexus for the year. More details.
Church Family News
The Bridge magazine would like to share its huge thanks to Chris Payne (Busbridge Classic congregation) as she steps back from the editorial team after 15 years. Chris has made a significant contribution to the issues over the years, with her wonderful photography of local wildlife and as a regular “feature writer” and proof reader. If you’d like to join the editorial team, place an ad or contribute please get in touch with David Brockman e: editor.atthebridge@gmail.com.
Elsewhere
Hope in Depression Course starting 7 March
This course is designed for anyone who lives with depression (even occasional episodes), and/or anxiety. It aims to help participants to better understand and manage depression leading to a more enjoyable life. Run over 3 weeks at St. Saviour’s Church, with sessions from 7pm to 9:30pm on Thursdays and Mondays, the course will start with a short meal and includes talks on brain function and medication, talking therapies, food and mood and wellness and exercise with discussion in small groups. For more information and to sign up, click here. The link to the course page and for registration is https://st-saviours.org.uk/hope
Chris G (Contemporary congregation) recommends
Guildford Theology Hub: Science and Religion in the 21st Century with Revd Prof David Wilkinson - 14 March at 7pm
Details and Booking
The Theology Hub is an initiative aiming to build something that will resource churches across the Diocese for years to come. We are so excited to host Revd Prof David Wilkinson for what will be a fascinating and very faith building evening. All are welcome to attend.
Churches Together Link Up - February 2024
Life Issues 2024 - a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.
Coming Up
See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.
Can we pray for you?
***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***
Mid-week Prayer Gatherings
9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.
Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above - you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.
Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.
Groups & Activities
Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.
Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.
The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.
Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.
The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.
Get Involved / Join a team
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No matter your age or experience, there's a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.
Don’t forget about…
MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.
Yew Tree Café
at Godalming Minster Brighton Road
The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.
PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY
If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.
To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.