There will be Acts of Remembrance and services across the parish on November 10 as follows: St John’s, 9.30am, St George’s at 10am, followed by an Act of Remembrance at Badshot Lea War Memorial at 10.55am; Hale War Memorial at 10.45am, followed by a service at St Mark’s; Weybourne War Memorial, 4pm.Â
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Come to our Christmas Craft Market
Sat, November 16th, 10am-2pm, St Mark’s Church
Shop locally for Christmas and support small business and indivdual crafters by buying your Christmas presents at our Craft Market at St Mark’s on 16 November 10:00am – 2:00pm. As well as an array of great craft items to buy at reasonable prices, there will be a café to meet your friends at, and live music.
Plus, Santa will be in his Grotto, giving out presents, and will be accompanied by his three granny pixies.
What’s more, you can see the beautiful Kitty Milroy murals, painted in the early 20th century and restored in 2021. These have been recognised as nationally important in the development of mural art and an exceptional example of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
It’s free to enter and always a lovely atmosphere.
The Practice of Contemplative Prayer
Would you like to deepen your understanding of God, understand more what God might be calling you to, hear God inside you? If so, join us in an exploration of Contemplative Prayer.
Reverend Stella Wiseman will be running a short course on contemplative prayer this Advent, on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm at St Mark’s, beginning on December 3rd.
Also known as centering prayer, contemplative prayer is a way of bringing ourselves before God in stillness. It is similar to mindfulness practice in that you take a word of short phrase —Maranatha is a good one, or Jesus, or Divine Love – and repeat it slowly in your mind as you breathe in and out, returning to the word or phrase as your mind wanders (and it will) while you sit in silence. You do not sit and think about what has been or what will be, but just are there in the present moment, in the presence of God.
There will be a short introduction and reading at the beginning of each session and then we will spend time in contemplative prayer before a short reading at the end. If you’d like to know more, contact Stella on 07842761919 or email at revd.stella@badshotleaandhale.org
Badshot Lea Christmas Lights
The Badshot Lea Christmas lights will be switched on at a celebration at St George’s Church on Monday, November 18th, starting at 5.30pm. There will be singing, fireworks, hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies and the Christmas lights on the school opposite the church will be switched on.
Come and join us!
Your November Magazine is Here
The November magazine is here and this month you can find out about All Souls’ and Remembrance, what it means to different people and why some wear red poppies, some wear white and some wear both. There is a piece about our new series on contemplative prayer, information from Hive Helpers, plus the Badshot Leader and the Church Cat who has something to say about not putting people in boxes.
There are also events, reports, news, prayer and, of course, our dedicated advertisers who keep us going. Please do consider using their services.
Happy reading!
All Souls’ services – to remember those we have lost
If you have lost a close friend or family member and would like an opportunity to remember them and light a candle for them, we are holding ‘All Souls’ services’ this weekend. These simple services of music, prayer and reflection will take place as follows:
St John’s, Hale (near the Six Bells roundabout) on Saturday, November 2 at 4pm; St Mark’s, Upper Hale (next to Tesco Express) on Sunday, November 3 at 11am; and St George’s, Badshot Lea (opposite the school) on Sunday, November 3 at 5.30pm.
During the services you will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of the person or people you have lost.
If you would like any support following the death of a loved one, please contact Rev’d Stella Wiseman, 07842761919.
Poetry Evening
The poetry evening which was postponed in June has been rearranged for Thursday, October 3rd at St Mark’s, starting at 7.30pm.
There will be an open mic and a chance to chat about poetry. Refreshments will be served or bring your own.
Whether you are a budding poet or a practiced professional, or you just
like to listen to poetry, come and join us at St Mark’s for a friendly, inclusive evening. There will be no pressure to read anything out, but you will be welcome to if you wish.
Admission is free but donations will be welcome. To find out more, contact poetry@badshotleaandhale.org or call 07842761919.
Your October magazine is here
The October magazine is here and this month you can find out how Bishop Sumner is linked to Farnham Rugby Club, check out what priests wear in church, and discover joy with the Church Cat.
There are also events, reports, news, prayer and, of course, our dedicated advertisers who keep us going. Please do consider using their services.
Happy reading
All Sung Service
All are welcome to our All Sung Service on 6th October, 2024 at St George’s Church from 10am.
No experience necessary, just come and sing!!
Pet Service
All God’s creatures got a place in the choir
It’s time to bring your dogs, cats (maybe not), guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, geckos, pet spiders, snakes, stick insects and any other animals you have living at home to church for our annual pet services.
Pets are a wonderful blessing to many of us and can help our mental and
physical health. So let’s give thanks for them in all their shapes and sizes and bring them for a blessing at St John’s and St Mark’s on October 6th at 9.30am and 11am respectively. If your pet is too large or too nervous to come to church, you can bring a picture of them instead. And if you don’t have a pet, why not bring a favourite soft toy instead? Or dress up as an animal? After all, all God’s creatures got a place in the choir!
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