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UPCOMING EVENTS at ST ANDREW'S
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RECENT EVENTS at ST ANDREW'S
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June 4th saw St Andrew's celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a JUBILEE FAYRE
below are some photos from the event which was enjoyed by all
below are some photos from the event which was enjoyed by all
JUBILEE POEM by Bev Harris
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"TIME TO FLY" Family Fun was held on 22nd May
The children made space rockets and kites and flew them in the Church Garden, then they iced rocket shapes biscuits. Jane read a short Bible Story. There was singing and lots!! of laughter.
(all photos are with parental permission)
The children made space rockets and kites and flew them in the Church Garden, then they iced rocket shapes biscuits. Jane read a short Bible Story. There was singing and lots!! of laughter.
(all photos are with parental permission)
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Sunday 8th May saw St Andrew's welcome Eira into the church family
at the baptism held during the morning service.
at the baptism held during the morning service.
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GOOD FRIDAY - FAMILY FUN - All Age Family Fun met on Good Friday afternoon
- We made Holy Week Lanterns
- Did a scavenger hunt in the Glebe
- Visited the Crosses at the top of the Glebe
- Made biscuit "Empty Tombs" to eat
- and sang songs with as always LOTS OF LAUGHTER!
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LENT FAMILY FUN: Sunday 20th March saw All Age Family Fun meet in the afternoon
- We decorated plant pots (with plants in), and cards and bookmarks for Mothering Sunday
- We made pancakes, tossed pancakes, and ate them
- We visited the chickens and tied blue and yellow ribbons on the Glebe gate
- Sang songs ...and LOTS OF LAUGHTER
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On 2nd November an All Souls Day
service of grieving and gratitude for the bereaved was held where there was an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of a loved one.
service of grieving and gratitude for the bereaved was held where there was an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of a loved one.
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On Saturday 31st October families gathered at St Andrew's for AUTUMN FAMILY FUN.
There was a visit to the Church where children brought their gifts to add to the
Harvest collection for the Foodbank, activities on the Glebe
and creative fun, stories, singing and refreshments in the Centre
There was a visit to the Church where children brought their gifts to add to the
Harvest collection for the Foodbank, activities on the Glebe
and creative fun, stories, singing and refreshments in the Centre
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On Saturday 2nd October Bev Harris from St Andrew's was admitted and licenced as as Reader by the Bishop of Taunton in Wells Cathedral.
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Tuesday 23rd August saw the Toddler "BUG HUNT" event on the Glebe followed by a picnic in the Sheepfield Garden
On Sunday 22nd August
Bishop Mike joined with Rev Trev Cranshaw for a
service of Confirmation for DOROTHY and BEV
and Baptisms of HUNTER and CHASE
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At the beginning of August, Toddlers had a visit to
Baker's Farm
where they shared in activities and a picnic
Baker's Farm
where they shared in activities and a picnic
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What happened over Easter on the Glebe
Children visiting the Easter Garden on Good Friday
EASTER SUNDAY 8am socially distanced AGAPE SERVICE on the Glebe
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