Benefice Notices

• An Update From Kayleigh

  ‘It was so lovely to celebrate with you all on Sunday evening at Michelle’s Licensing. I know a lot of you are wondering and asking what is next for me, so I thought I’d share a quick notice so you all get the same message. The simple answer is I don’t know at the moment. I do know, however, that I am going to take a bit of time to discern the next move and so you won’t be seeing me much on Sunday mornings. I am taking this opportunity to go and cover at other churches so I can experience different contexts and work out the future context to which I am being called. I’m still here, I’m still your curate and you can still reach me in all the usual ways. This isn’t goodbye - not yet. Once I know more I will share this with you and we can celebrate in the best way we know how!!’

  God bless,

  Kayleigh

• Harvest Festival

  It's that time of year again, when we celebrate God's creation and all the goodness the earth provides. Below you'll find details of all we are offering over this Harvest Season. 

   

  Great Hampden

  Family Service, Sunday 27th September, 11.15am Unfortunately there will be no Harvest Lunch and Produce Auction this year. If you would be interested in helping next year please let us know. Non-perishable items will be collected for Chiltern Foodbank as normal, and the collection taken will be donated to Farm Africa.

  Holy Trinity, Prestwood

  Harvest Supper and inaugural Beetle Drive, Saturday 3rd October, 5pm Join us for our Harvest Supper and our inaugural Beetle Drive – a brilliantly simple game that's guaranteed to get everyone laughing! Roll the dice, draw your beetle piece by piece and race against the other teams to complete your creepy-crawly first. No special skills or experience needed! Single tickets prices are £8 for adults and £4 for children (16 and under). Children 5 and under are free. A family ticket is £20 and includes 2 adults and up to 3 children. Your ticket includes a jacket potato and pudding, courtesy of our wonderful Search volunteers. This fun evening is perfect for all ages with plenty of friendly competition and will be a great opportunity to raise some funds for our church. To book, visit click here.

  Harvest Breakfast & Family Service, Sunday 4th October, 8.40am Please do join us! There are roles for the younger members to get involved in the service, doing a reading, ringing the bell. As always there will be a food collection for the Chiltern Foodbank, you can find the list of the requested items below, all contributions are greatly appreciated!

  Harvest Craft & Praise, Saturday 10th October, 3pm A fun filled afternoon for the whole family! Fun craft activities, refreshments, ending in a time of informal worship.

   

  Chiltern Foodbank

  Each year we support the Chiltern Foodbank, who have a distribution hub based in Holy Trinity, Prestwood. 

  This year they are in need of:

  Tinned meatballs Tinned corned beef Tinned custard

  Tinned fruit Tinned carrots Honey

  Instant mash Savoury biscuits Shampoo

   

• Save The Date - Autumn Fair | Saturday 7th November

  Save the date for our Autumn Fair at Holy Trinity, Prestwood, on Saturday 7th November, from 1–4pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of autumn fun, with stalls, treats and plenty more. We’d love to see you there!

• Vache Baroque Concert | Saturday 3rd October | GH

  St Mary Magdalene is delighted to host an evening performance by Chalfont-based Vache Baroque, as part of Chiltern Society Festival Week, on Saturday 3rd October, 7.00–8.30pm.  It promises to be a wonderful evening of music in a beautiful setting. Tickets are available here: An Evening with Vache Baroque - Chiltern Society

• Sponsor a Chair | GH

  We need 20 new ‘Theo’ chairs that we can use for additional seating, and make possible more flexible use of our space. We currently have 10, and sponsorship for an additional 4. We would love to be able to raise the remaining balance to order our final 10 chairs. 

  By making a donation to sponsor a chair, you will be playing an important part in help our church reach its potential as a worshipping space and venue for small groups.

  Sponsorship can be made by an individual, a family or a group of people. Sponsoring a seat in remembrance of someone who has died is a special way to honour their memory.

  Once all chairs are sponsored, we will record every sponsor and loved one remembered to be kept in perpetuity.

  If you would like to sponsor a chair then visit https://www.greathampden.org.uk/sponsorachair.  

• PCC Secretary Needed | GH

  The PCC of Great Hampden are in need of a new PCC Secretary. This is an exciting opportunity to support the life of the church. PCC Secretaries are not required to be members of the PCC, but support the work that the PCC undertakes on behalf of the congregation.

   

  The role includes:

  • record keeping,
  • liasing with the Rector and PCC to set meeting dates,
  • preparing the agenda, and sending out relevant papers ahead of the meeting,
  • taking minutes during the meeting,
  • preparing minutes and distributing after the meeting,
  • assisting in the governance for the annual meeting. 

   

  Support and workshops are provided by the Diocese and more information is available here: https://www.oxford.anglican.org/pcc-secretaries/. 

   

  If this is something you would be interested in please speak to the clergy or churchwardens. 

• Support our work with Acts 435

  We work in the community with Acts 435. Acts 435 is a giving website that allows people to give money directly to others, and 100% of what is donated via Acts 435 goes directly to those in need. When so many people need so much help giving to charities and good causes can sometimes feel overwhelming and hard. Acts 435 puts people who want to help in touch with people who are in need, through a network of churches and local charities. Acts 435 enables virtual, online giving for specific needs.

  If you would like to be notified by email when a local Acts 435 is made by us, please let one of the clergy know.

• Your invitation to Light a Candle and Make a Prayer Request in Church

  Did you know you can light a candle and make a prayer request in Holy Trinity, Prestwood? The church is open all day for everyone. You are invited to walk in and up to the altar area, light your candle and write your prayer--or just sit and spend time with God.

• Planning an event? We can provide the venue.

  If you are arranging an event and are interested in using the Church Hall, Church, Cottage or Marquee then please get in touch! You can contact Lesley at marketing@htprestwood.org.uk for more information. 

• Sponsor the Flowers and Music

  Many people would like to sponsor the church flowers or music on a particular Sunday in memory of a loved one. If you would like to sponsor flowers or music then please speak to the Rector, a church warden or contact Jo in the office to make the arrangements. Suggested sponsorship is £30 for flowers or music for £50, but other donations are also welcome.