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

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!

Harvest Supper

All are welcome to our Harvest Supper on Saturday October 5th from 6pm-9.30pm.

Tickets are available at each of the churches

Adults £10, children (under 16) £5

There will be entertainment and a raffle.

If you can offer to be part of the entertainment, please let Kris know: warden.stgeorges@badshotleaandhale.org

Serving the Villages North of Farnham: Badshot Lea, Hale, Heath End & Weybourne