| Urgent appeal for warm winter clothing for Ukraine: The Leatherhead Rotary are co-ordinating a collection for shipment to Ukraine to be donated by Wed 30 Nov:· Overcoats· NEW Thermal Underwear· Jackets· NEW warm socks· Trousers· Ski-wear· Fleeces· Sleeping bags· Jumpers· Blankets & Duvets· Fur Coats· Accessories: Winter Hats, Gloves, scarves ST MARY’S HALL on Sun 20 or 27 Nov 7:45 to 12:15 – On the stage, but only on these two Sunday mornings, please. ST MARY’S CHURCH – The two back pews in next to the wall opposite the entrance, when the church is open 9:30-4:00 and when there is no service in progress. LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE, GUILDFORD ROAD, KT22 9AS – Designated area in Reception area during normal opening hours. LEATHERHEAD SWAN CENTRE – Shop 7, next to the Card shop open from midday to 4pm, from Tues 22 to Wed 30, excluding Sun 27.For further information please contact leatherheadrotary@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT! Youth Worship Band Sun 20 Nov, 4:45-6:15pm: The Autumn term has seen the beginning of our new Youth Worship Band! We meet once a month on a Sunday in the main Church building. Our next meeting (and last of the year) is this Sun 20 Nov – all are welcome in school years 7-13. Please let Nathan know if you are hoping to come along! youth@stmarysfetcham.org.uk Who Let The Dads Out? – Sat 19 Nov, 9 – 11.30am: The last one this year, but we’ll be back in January. Open to all men who would like to enjoy a bacon sandwich, hot drinks and the chance to chat. You’ll be most welcome – with or without children! There are lots of activities to keep everyone occupied. No charge, but donations welcome. Any questions, please contact office@stmarysfetcham.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there! Christmas Craft Evening – Fri 25 Nov, 7-10pm: Following last year’s successful Crafternoon sessions, do come for an evening of socialising and making a variety of Christmas crafts and gifts (if you would like to!). All materials and guidance provided and there will be mulled punch, tea, coffee and mince pies. Prebooking is required so we can plan ahead. Suggested donation of £5 on the day. Any balance remaining will be donated to the various charities St Mary’s supports. Afternoon Tea Party – Sat 26 Nov, 3-4.40pm: Don’t forget to book! This is the last session for 2022 but we’ll be back in January. If you know someone in the senior community who you think would like to come, please tell them about this popular social. Leaflets are in church, the hall, and on our website. The Well Reflective Service – Sun 27 Nov, 6:00-7:00pm: Join us at The Well for a special candlelit Advent reflection. We will use 4 Advent candles representing FAITH, HOPE, LIGHT and LOVE as we look towards the birth of Jesus and consider what that means for each of us personally. The Well is a space to simply say “Here I am” to God. A time to allow your heart to open towards that invisible but ever present author of life, and to drink from the living water that meets your needs and satisfies forever. Within the Well there is music, scripture, reflection, prayer and silence. It is a safe place where all are welcome. The Well is led by Nanas Callander and Brigitte Furze. Please do contact the Parish Office with any questions you may have. Denbies Park Run Volunteer Take Over – Sat 10 Dec, 8:30-10am: A few of us in the Leatherhead Deanery and St Paul’s Dorking are organising to take over the volunteers at Denbies Parkrun just for Saturday 10th December to cover the roles including marshalling, time-keepers, bar-code scanners, tail walkers, finish tokens, pre-event set up and post-event pack down! We’re still exploring options of what we can give runners at the end of the race – we’d love to give them a flyer with Carol Services times for each of our churches for example, maybe a goody bag or just some gingerbread stars and a drink. If you would like to volunteer please contact Rev Pouya. Remembrance Sunday: We were very pleased to be joined by the uniformed groups last Sunday where our thoughts focused on looking back at sacrifices that have been made and then looking ahead to a peaceful future and God with us in hard times.  Hazel would like to thank everyone for all the messages and offers of support since she had her surgery which she hugely appreciates. Christingle Food Support Request – Sun 4 Dec, 4pm: Please can you support the tea after Christingle by supplying some food; sandwiches (ham/cheese/egg/jam/marmite), fairy cakes, tray bake, sausage rolls/cocktail sausages, etc. Please see Pam Egles families@stmarysfetcham.org.uk or let the Parish Office know. Thank you. Candlelit Carol Service – Suny 11 Dec, 6.30pm – Join us for our traditional carol service which is followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the hall. If you could please provide some mince pies, Corinne will be delighted to hear from you! Thank you! Christmas Gifts: We are collecting presents for various local causes again this Christmas: 1) The Meeting Room’s Christmas Day Lunch at the village hall, 2) the children of CAP Mole Valley (Christians Against Poverty) clients 3) Surrey’s vulnerable teenagers4) Supermarket Gift Cards for the local supermarkets for B@titude clients. There is no pressure for anyone to feel they should give anything, especially as we are all coping with the effects of inflation and are tightening our belts; If anyone does wish to give a new present (not second-hand please) do bring to the hall anytime between now and Monday 11th December. Full details by the big box in the hall or on the website. Thank you. FMLife Quiz Night : Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make the recent quiz night such a success. We raised an amazing £1089 on the night as well as receiving some very generous financial donations which will all go towards supporting our sponsor child Shonie to complete his education. Thanks to the FMLife team for providing delicious desserts and great raffle prizes and for all their help on the night.  Other informationBishop Andrew interviews Archbishop Edmund Akanya, former Archbishop of Kaduna and current Bishop of Kebbi, whilst taking part in the Divine Commonwealth Conference 2022 in Nigeria : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fsfSqGKaLU Eastwick Road Church 50’s to 65’s ‘Walk and Talk’: Meet at the top of Crabtree Lane, Bookham (KT23 4PN for satnav) Thursdays term time 2pm. The walk itself is a moderately demanding 1 hour 15 minute loop through Norbury’s woodland and meadow, adding 20 minutes for a popular stop to buy hot drinks about half-way around. Walking boots and warm gear recommended. Contact: Lesley Ormiston lesley.o@eastwickroadchurch.co.uk 07939 053315 Eastwick Road Church – Sat 3 Dec, 10:30am – 12.30pm : Coffee morning and sale for Nepal Leprosy Trust. On sale: cards, jewellery , leather goods, scarves. Join the Carol Singers – Sat 3 Dec, 3:30pm – Come along outside The Crown in Bookham and sing carols to represent the churches taking part in this village event ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ organised by Bookham and Horsley Rotary 2-5pm Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair – Fri 18 & Sat 19 Nov, 10am-4pm: The Cathedral’s ever popular fair is back. Use this unique shopping experience to purchase some lovely Christmas gifts. You can look forward to a wonderful range of stalls, including art, jewellery, wellbeing, clothing and accessories, household gifts, items for children (inc clothes, toys and beading kits) and Christmas themed gifts. Entry on the door £3 per person; under 15s free but must be accompanied.  The stats : In October they fed 792 people (449 adults, 343 children) In September they fed 783 people (468 adults, 315 children) They are running low on : Sugar – 500g bags, Custard, Gravy granules, Instant coffee – 100g jars, Chocolate spread, Dog food, Crisps (multipacks), Kids Toothpaste (6years+), Adult Toothpaste, Sanitary Towels, Tampons They no not need: washing up liquid, pasta, pulses, non-dairy milk, peanut butter, baby wash They would also appreciate any bags for life/very strong bags/ Christmas Bags for LifeThey are also fundraising for this year’s Christmas Campaign. They are collecting donations for their Christmas Meat Vouchers, their Christmas Goodie bags, and our Christmas Gift Cards for children.  Many thanks for all your support. Diary Dates:Check your MyChurchSuite to see what’s going on and to get more details or prebook. Here’s a brief summary: Sat 19 Nov – Who Let The Dads Out?!Sat 26 Nov – Afternoon Tea, 3-4.30pm Sun 27 Nov – The Well Reflective Service, 6pm Fri 2 Dec – FM Life Walk and Café, 10-11:30am Sun 4 Dec – Vision Sunday : Growing Good “Hospitality” Sun 4 Dec – Homemade Stall and Secondhand Books Sun 4 Dec – Christingle, 4pm Wed 7 Dec – Bereavement Café, 10-11.30am Wed 7 Dec – Transform Carol Service, 6.30pm and refreshments at Fetcham Park House afterwards Fri 9 Dec – Messy Church, 3:30-5:30pm Sun 11 Dec – no 9.30am Communion Service Sun 11 Dec – Candlelit Service, 6.30pm Fri 16 Dec – FM Life, 1:30-3pm Sun 18 Dec – Carols at The Bell, 6pm Sat 24 Dec – Crib Service, 4pm Sat 24 Dec – Midnight Service, 11.15pm Sun 25 Dec – Christmas Celebration 10am Sun 1 Jan – Said Communion Service 9am only Weekly Regulars Mondays – Community Fridge 10-11am (not open on Bank Holiday) Mondays – Community Coffee Shop 10-11.30am (not open on Bank Holiday) Running in Term Time Mondays – The Drop-In (School Yrs 7-13) 4-5.30pm Tuesdays – Youth Night (School Yrs 7-13) 7.30-9pm Fridays – Footprints Baby & Toddlers 10-11.30am Friday – Messy Church (all the family) 2nd of the month 3.30-5.30pm Sundays – Activ8 for under 11s and Sunday Youth for 11+ during 11.15 service Prayers We welcome you to join us :Monday Morning Prayers : 8:00-8:30am in church Saturday Morning Prayer : 9:00-9:30am in the Lady Chapel Private Prayer in Church : Monday to Saturday 09:00 -16:00 Please pray for June Williams in residential care We continue to pray for those who are unwell: Vera Cameron, Anais Featherstone, Lynn Alsop, John Cooper, Elaine Mead and Don Lamberth. And for Isla and her family as she is baptised Usual Sunday Services 8am Communion Service : said Book of Common Prayer 9:30am Communion Service : sung Common Worship 11:15am Worship Service : no longer live-streamed Monday Morning Prayer : 8-8:30am 10am Thursday : Communion Service  |