Farewell…

From the Revd Stephen M Thornton: The last Sunday in August was my last Sunday as Minister of Word and Sacraments with this congregation in Fleet. I came seven years ago, have been glad to share in the life of the Church, and to make my contribution to its life. Thank you to everyone who […]

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Silent Communion

On Thursday I was a silent participator in my first Silent Communion.  What an experience! We sat in a circle with Stephen as our guide.  It was a strange feeling.  I felt very peaceful and yet excited at the same time. Even though I had never attended a ‘Silent’ Communion before, it was amazing that […]

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Pilots Celebrate 75 Years

Sunday 3rd July was a very special day at our church, when we held a double celebration. At the start of morning service baby Keir Eugene Mercer was brought for baptism by his parents, Sharon and Harry Mercer.  They were well supported by all their family and friends, and it was wonderful to see the […]

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Seeing Ourselves as Others See Us

Our June Bible Study continued the theme of mission by examining the meaning of the word ‘church’, and considering the unintentional messages that we may be sending to people outside. We started by reminding ourselves that the church is a group of people, not a building, and recognising that we need to study two books […]

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Easter Morning

Easter Morning: A Reflection from the Pre-School Group There were no lights on in the church and the cross was bare. People wandered in, young and old to add their single flower to the cross; Easter was too late this year for daffodils and so we brought what we could find or buy, tulips and […]

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