Vacancies at St Mary’s – We are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a Families and Children’s Worker AND a Pioneer Community Worker.
Children and Families Worker – The main aim of the role is to provide an enhanced link between St Mary’s Church and families and children within the local community in order to meet the growing needs within the village of Fetcham. An expectation of the role is that the postholder will be a practising member of St Mary’s worshipping community. To learn more and see the full job description here.
Pioneer Community Worker – The main aim of the role is to provide an enhanced link between St Mary’s Church and the local community in order to meet the growing needs within the village of Fetcham. An expectation of the role is that the postholder will be a practising member of St Mary’s worshipping community. To learn more and see the full job description click here.
If you are interested in applying for either role please email Rev Pouya Heidari at rector@stmarysfetcham.org.uk. Closing date for applications is Monday 14 November 2022
Homemade Stall is back this Sun 6 Nov : We are very short of produce to sell, especially presents that folk may wish to buy for Christmas; might you be able to make something which can be sold this Sunday or Sunday 3rd December? Anything homemade will be gratefully received, whether it is knitted, made from fabric or card, baked, cooked, pickled or grown! We are not doing a Christmas Raffle for Kenya this year, as we just don’t have the available manpower currently; we will however, be delighted to sell anything homemade, especially quality gifts. We have raised over £1,300 so far this year and the PCC this week have very generously confirmed they will be supporting the Centre for Urban Mission once again so do continue to support Homework Clubs in Nairobi’s informal settlements and apprenticeships. See you this Sunday between 10.45 and 11.30 with your purses! Thank you.
Messy Church “God the Holy Spirit” – Fri 11 Nov, 3:30-5:30pm : As usual we will meet in the church hall to enjoy creativity, celebration and hospitality. This session’s theme is the last of a Trinity Series : God the Holy Spirit. Activities planned include balloon rocket, poppy falling spinner, windsocks, placemats, salt painting and more! Food will be meatballs, pasta, veg sticks, grapes, Instant Whip and chocolate buttons. All ages are welcome!
Remembrance Sunday – Sun 13 Nov, 10:45am : Please join us as we hold our usual Act of Remembrance at the Fetcham Cenotaph from around 10.45am where wreaths will be laid and local uniformed organisations will attend. We will then follow on with a service in church including a short talk from Nathan, our Youth Minister
Quiz Night – Sat 12 Nov, 7:30pm: Please book in advance for the FMLife Quiz Night in the church hall. This is to raise funds for the charity Quicken Trust and specifically a young man called Shonie. Tickets remain the same as before at £12 per person, which includes a dessert, tea and coffee. You are welcome to BYO other food or drink. Please pre-book and pay online, or contact julie@stmaryfetcham.org.uk to pay by cash or if you have any questions. Alternatively contact the Parish Office 01372 375000. FMLife look forward to enjoying a fun evening with you!
Donations for Quiz Raffle: In order to create some hampers to be used for the raffle, if you have any unwanted new or good as new gifts or small donations Julie would be very grateful. Please them in the collection box in the Parish Office. Thank you for your support.
Who Let The Dads Out? – Sat 19 Nov, 9 – 11.30am: The last one this year, but will return in January. Open to any men who would like to enjoy a bacon sandwich, hot drinks and the chance to chat. You are welcome to come along with or without children! There are lots of activities to keep everyone occupied. No charge, but donations welcome. Please contact office@stmarysfetcham.org.uk if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Afternoon Tea Party – Sat 26 Nov, 3-4.40pm: This is the last session for 2022, restarting 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: This is a pause at the end of one week and before the beginning of the next. It 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. There is music, scripture, reflection, prayer and silence. It is a safe place where all are welcome.
Footprints Baby and Toddler Group: Our baby and toddler group now meets every Friday and welcomes bumps, babes and beyond. The hall is the perfect space for young people to play safely whilst the grown-ups can chat and enjoy refreshments. The team could do with a few more helpers to join a rota, either to be in the kitchen or out chatting with visitors. Or could you please bake a cake so we can give our visitors a warm welcome? If you would like to find out more please contact Sue McKinlay on families@stmarysfetcham.org.uk
Illuminate youth event: On the evening of Fri 28th Oct we held a bonfire night youth event – which was loads of fun! We ate hot dogs, waved sparklers (see picture), toasted marshmallows over the fire, drank hot choc and played silly games – a favourite was Human Connect 4…. which was absolute chaos (and of course loads of fun to play!) We hope everyone who came along had a great time!
Christmas causes : 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 teenagers
4) 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 also 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
Other information
Guildford Rock Choir Coffee Concert – 10 Nov, 10:30-12:00: Guildford Cathedral is pleased to welcome back the Rock Choir, which concludes their series of Coffee Concerts for 2022
Cheese & Wine Evening @ Fetcham Park House – Thurs 17th Nov, 5:50-7:30pm : Help support the charity Challengers as they put on an exclusive preview of the 2022 Art Auction and Rupert Pritchett from Taurus Wines will be sharing his knowledge on cheese and wine pairing.
Age Concern Mole Valley – Befrienders needed : Do you have 1-2 hours free a week? Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life? They are looking for volunteers to join their Befriender scheme across Mole Valley. For more details please contact their Volunteer Co-ordinator Andrea Kelley on 07534 488209 / 01306 899104 or email andrea@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk
Lunchtime concerts at St Mary’s Stoke D’Abernon:
– Thurs 24 Nov – Quartets played by pupils of Yehudi Menuhin School
– 26 Jan 2023 – Organ recital by Katherine Dienes Williams Organist and Director of Music, Guildford Cathedral
– 23 Feb 2023 – Crispian Steele-Perkins, trumpet and Oliver Macfarlane organ
All welcome to these concerts and do bring your friends. As ever there will be a warm welcome and a retiring collection to meet the costs of each concert.
‘Connect in Song’ – a singing group for people with dementia or Parkinson’s with their carer or partner. First Tuesday of the month, 2:30pm at St Alphege Church Hall, Lower Road, Effingham, KT24 5JP.
‘Connect’ – A fortnightly group for carers and partners living with dementia. Come for refreshments, friendship, chat and activities. Second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10:00-12:00, St Lawrence Church Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, KT24 5LX.
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 Williamsin residential care
We continue to pray for those who are unwell: Lynn Alsop, John Cooper, Vera Cameron, Anais Featherstone. Elaine Mead and Don Lamberth.
Diocese Calendar of Prayer: in November we pray for the deaneries of Runnymede and Woking. Download here
We pray for Bishop Jo as she prepares for her new job to be Anglican Communion’s first Bishop for Episcopal Ministry. To learn more please see the article in the Church Times
Usual Sunday Services
8am Communion Sunday Service : said Book of Common Prayer
9:30am Communion Service : sung Common Worship
11:15am Worship Service : no longer live-streamed
Monday Morning Prayer (starting 3rd Oct) : 8-8:30am
10am Thursday : Communion Service
In September Foodbank fed 783 people (468 adults, 315 children). St Mary’s continues to keep the big green box outside the hall door for Foodbank donations throughout the year. Everything received there will go straight to the Leatherhead hub to support local community needs.
Foodbank: urgent needs list – November 2022: 500g bags, Long life sponge puddings, Custard, Tinned meat, Long life juice, Tinned pasta with meat, Instant mash, Ketchup, Crisps (multipacks), Nappies Size 6+
We do not need: washing up liquid, pasta, pulses, non-dairy milk, peanut butter, baby wash.
We would also appreciate any bags for life/very strong bags.
Please ensure donations are sealed, in date and do not contain alcohol.
Diary Dates:
Check your MyChurchSuite to see what’s going on and to get more details or prebook. Here’s a brief summary:
Fri 4 Nov – FMLife, 10-11:30am
Sun 6 Nov – Vision Sunday : Growing Good “Perseverance”
Sun 6 Nov – Homemade Stall and Secondhand Books
Fri 11 Nov – Messy Church, 3:30-5:30pm
Sat 12 Nov – FMLife Quiz evening (book here)
Sun 13 Nov – Remembrance Sunday, 10:45am at memorial then service
Sat 19 Nov – Who Let The Dads Out?!
Sat 26 Nov – Afternoon Tea, 3-4.30pm
Sun 27 Nov – The Well Reflective Service, 6pm
Sun 4 Dec – Homemade Stall and Secondhand Books
Wed 7 Dec – Bereavement Café, 10-11.30am
Sat 19 Nov – Who Let The Dads Out?!, 9:30-11:30am
Sat 26 Nov – Afternoon Tea, 3-4.30pm
Wed 7 Dec – Bereavement Café, 10-11.30am
We 7 Dec – Transform Carol Service, 6:30pm
Fri 9 Dec – Messy Church, 3:30-5:30pm
Sun 11 Dec – no 9.30am Communion Service
Sun 18 Dec – Christmas Café, 3:30-5:30pm
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
Christmas Services
Sun 4 Dec – Christingle, 4pm
Sun 11 Dec – Candlelit Service, 6.30pm
Sun 18 Dec – Carols at The Bell, 6pm
Sat 24 Dec – Crib Service, 4pm
Sat 24 Dec – Midnight Service, 11.15pm
Sun 25 Dec – Communion Service said, 8am
Sun 25 Dec – Christmas Celebration 10am
Sun 1 Jan – Communion Service said 9am only