A wonderful evening of entertainment was enjoyed by more than seventy church members and friends last Friday evening. Following a light buffet supper, we all listened enthralled as singer Lori Tingay performed a varied programme of songs from Cole Porter, through Rodgers and Hammerstein, to pop. Everyone agreed it was an exceptional social evening, and […]
Praying Hands
“Christ has no hands, no feet on earth, but yours…” Those well-known words of St Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) were recalled for us by the Revd Jill Thornton, who led our worship on the first Sunday in October. Developing the theme of hands, Jill described how a bride traditionally leaves the wedding service on the […]
Harvest Windows
This year our church windows were decorated for Harvest on the theme of Abundance:
Our Harvest Supper (Photos 1)
Church members and friends, including many visitors, enjoyed our traditional Harvest hog roast on Saturday. As in previous years, the evening was voted a great success.
From our Church Secretary, Mrs Molly Frampton
On Sunday 28 August we said farewell to our minister, Stephen Thornton. The time from his Induction Service on 4 September 2004 has flown. Stephen has done so much to guide us in so many ways: into appreciation of the wonderful poetry and stories in the Bible; music and the background of so many hymns; […]
We Say Goodbye to our Minister
The church family said a sad goodbye to Stephen Thornton, our Minister for seven years, at his final service on Sunday 28 August. The service began with the thanksgiving, blessing and dedication of baby James Philip Alan Bailey. Then, after the young people had left for their various groups, Sue Bowen read the text for […]
Baby James Bailey
A service of thanksgiving, blessing and dedication was held for James Philip Alan Bailey on Sunday 28 August 2011. James was supported by his parents and sister Kirsten.
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 […]
Happy 99th Anniversary!
On Sunday 10th July we celebrated the 99th anniversary of our church, with guest preacher Revd Dr David Cornick, who is General Secretary of Churches Together in England. The service brought about a happy reunion for Rumi Payne, who said: “It was wonderful to see Revd Dr David & Mary Cornick and Ian & Jean […]
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 […]