Dear Friends,
We are immensely grateful for all the support we have received from so many in our congregation and in the village. Rather than ending the year with the predicted loss, we had a surplus of just over £2,000. Our Fundraising Appeal, which we launched in November last year, contributed to this in a meaningful way. Your help, continuing support and generosity are greatly appreciated. There is, however, a continuing need to work hard to keep the Church open and well maintained and we are determined to do this so that the Church remains a welcoming space for the whole village. We are continuing to fundraise and are planning several fundraising events in the coming year, so please note the following events coming up this Spring – and pop them in your diaries! We are holding another Come and Sing afternoon, led by Dr Edward Wickham of St Catherine’s College, Cambridge on May 4 from 4pm, and will be singing Faure’s Requiem – please see poster below. On 18 May we will be holding a Quiz in the Church, with a light supper and a glass of wine included in the ticket price. More details next month.
We are nearly at our half way point in Lent, with Mothering Sunday on March 10 this year. We will be holding a special service of Holy Communion led by our Ordinand, Gabrielle Clarke and with Canon Sue preaching and presiding. Mothering Sunday is a time for us to celebrate, honour and give thanks for our mothers and for all who have cared for us. For many of us, it’s a hard day as we may be remembering those no longer with us; or we may have no immediate family. No matter what our circumstances, we all belong to God’s family. A family which stands by one another and looks after one another, no matter what.
I hope you have a wonderful March, and a very Happy Easter!
God Bless,
Clare
Revd Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Dry Drayton, Hardwick and Caldecote with Childerley
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
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Services in March
Sunday 3 March
5:30pm Choral Evensong with Rev’d Clare. All welcome.
Sunday 10 March Mothering Sunday
9:30am Holy Communion with Canon Sue and Gabrielle Clarke. All welcome
Sunday 17 March
11:00am Morning Worship for all ages with Rev’d Clare. All welcome.
The service will be followed by our APCM, starting at 12 noon prompt.
Sunday 24 March Palm Sunday
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Clare. All welcome.
3:00-4:00pm Forest Church. A short, informal outdoor service suitable for all ages. All welcome.
Thursday 28 March
9:00am Dry Drayton Primary School Easter Service.
Friday 29 March Good Friday
12:00-1:00pm At the foot of the Cross. A quiet, reflective service with music, led by Rev’d Clare. All welcome.
Sunday 31 March Easter Day
9:30am Holy Communion with Canon Sue. All welcome.
LENT
Saturday 2 March Quiet Morning
10:00am-12:30pm at St Peter and St Paul’s Church Dry Drayton with Rev’d Priscilla. All welcome.
Zoom Services
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640
What’s On
First Wednesday of every month
Coffee morning in the Village Hall 10:00am -12:00noon. Drop in for a cuppa, cake and a chat!
Easter Monday 1 April, 2:00-5:00pm, Childerley Open Gardens
All are most welcome to come and enjoy visiting the beautiful gardens at Childerley Hall, in aid of St Michael and All Angels Church, Caldecote. There will be refreshments available and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Saturday 4 May, Come and Sing Faure’s Requiem at St Peter and St Paul’s Dry Drayton
Useful Contacts
Assistant Ministers:
Revd Canon Sue Wyatt, sue.e.wyatt@btinternet.com
Lordsbridge Team:
Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org
Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: 01223 264974; charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org;
Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org
St Peter and St Paul's Church 