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Tiddlers is growing and needs a little help

Tiddlers is growing and needs a little help

Tiddlers is our weekly toddler group which meets in St. Stephen’s Church during term time. We’ve gone from strength to strength and are looking for a few practical volunteers to help with making refreshments for parents and carers and helping us with the washing up afterwards! If it’s something you might be able to help with please do get in touch with Revd Grant or Revd Jen.

Bell ringers wanted in Aldworth

Bell ringers wanted in Aldworth

Have you ever thought about ringing the bells in your local church? The St Mary’s Aldworth bell ringing team is looking for new recruits who would like to give it a try. It’s something that anyone can do and no previous experience is necessary. Why not come along and see if you enjoy it?

Litter picking for The Grace School

Litter picking for The Grace School

You might be aware that each year two gentlemen from Basildon spend many days of their time collecting rubbish, little and quite literally ‘all-sorts’ from the verges, hedges and paths around our lovely village with the aim of raising money for The Grace School, one of our mission partners.

Alpha

Alpha

Alpha Is a great way to explore questions of life and faith in a relaxed and non committal or intense way. If you are interested in joining us each week as we unpick some of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity with great food and lots of laughter please feel free to watch the teaser video on our Alpha Page here. Or get in touch with Rev Grant to book a place and confirm the dates!

An appeal for help

An appeal for help

There has been another devastating fire this weekend in Aldworth Road, Upper Basildon - only a week since the previous fire. The houses of both families are completely destroyed together with all their possessions. Grant, Jen and I have decided to set up a Benefice fund-raising page to help them start to rebuild their lives. The money we raise will be shared between the two families. Please do contribute and encourage others to do so too - we need to give them the best shot at being supported by our community. The fires have been an absolute tragedy for both families and we can't think of anything more traumatic than losing your home like this. The link is: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fire-response-fund-1. The fund is already open and the first contribution made. Thank you so much. Our blessings, Grant, Katy and Jen