Parish BBQ

‘Have you heard the raindrops drumming on the rooftops?’ The opening line of Hymn 71 wasparticularly apt on Sunday, 11 September 2022 when the raindrops were certainly drumming on therooftops of St Philip’s Church and Hall as parishioners of all ages came together for a service and BBQthat day. It…

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Pre-Loved Clothes Sale

Our first ever pre-loved clothes sale was held on Saturday 27 August, the fundsraised going toward s the refurbishment of St Philip’s Hall. Following on fromthe clothes drop off and the set up by a loyal band of dedicated volunteers onFriday evening, which was completed early Saturday morning, the doorsopened…

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Ice-cream Sunday

I attended Ice-cream Sunday with my daughter and it was a brilliant affair. The service was held outside and we were lucky with the weather. Rev. Gyles gave a relatable and fun sermon which started with David O’Shea playing a couple of ‘name that tune’ pieces on the piano and…

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Service in Creation

The grouped parishes came together for the now-annual outdoor Service of Creation in the verdant grounds of St Philip’s Church on Sunday 17 July. This Service of the Word, which celebrates the wonders of God’s natural world, also makes us mindful of our influence on the environment. The Lord blessed…

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Choral Matins

On Sunday 12 June 2022, Choral Matins was sung by the Sandford and St Philip’s Choral Union and Choral Scholars at Sandford Church. It was a special and unique service/day for a number of reasons. One reason is the ancient tradition and constancy of the service itself: Matins is an…

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Children’s Harvest Thanksgiving

Our Children’s Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday 16 October at 11.30 am at St Philip’s. Children are asked to bring gifts, which will be given to the Capuchin Day Centre, Penny Dinners, TRUST, and the Women’s Refuge. Items required:• Tea, coffee, sugar, tinned products, non-perishable products (incl.…

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