Dear All As you may be aware, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place after the 10.30am service on Sunday 25 October. This is effectively the Parish AGM where the PCC and others report on their activities over the past year. Usually this would be held just after Easter, but for obvious reasons, that was not possible this year. … Read More
27 September 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
WELCOME More directives from the Government this week and then, of course, very closely followed by updated guidance from the Church of England via the Diocese. On my Facebook page this week I posted .. Every time we get sent new guidance and I start to read … then as if by magic, it all merges into a splurge of … Read More
02 August 2020 – Eighth Sunday after Trinity
WELCOME Today we open the church doors for our first service back together since March. There is going to be some very mixed emotions from us all, from those able to attend and those worshipping at home, together yet apart. I’m not sure how I feel at this time of writing, a slight anxiety, a sense of relief, certainly some … Read More
26 July 2020 – Seventh Sunday of Trinity
WELCOMEAs I write this it is Saturday 25th July, the Feast of St James, the Apostle. He was beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa 1, who also had John the Baptist beheaded. Legend has it that James made a missionary journey to Spain, and after his death in Jerusalem, his body was taken there and buried at Santiago de … Read More
05 July 2020 – Fourth Sunday of Trinity
This is one of my favourite paintings, hung on our kitchen wall. It’s by my brother, Simon Bull, and is one of those paintings that invites me in, get a cuppa, come sit in the cosiness and mess of this well loved and well worn sofa. In the mess of this world take time to sit with Jesus. WELCOME This … Read More
01 July 2020 – Church Open for Private Prayer
Here is a short video, showing what people should expect when they visit, now that the Church is open for Private Prayer, Wednesday and Sunday, 10am-12 https://youtu.be/ZOrsiYvdX1o And as recommended by the government, here is a link to the associated risk assessment. Note that this is subject to review, weekly. https://www.standrewsclewer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Parish-Risk-Assessment-Template-v.3_0-St-Andrews-Clewer-2019-07-01.pdf
28 June 2020 – Third Sunday of Trinity
WELCOME Welcome! Do you have a door mat that says welcome? Hopefully if you do then it means – wipe your feet but also, you are welcome to our house. The word welcome is mentioned 5 times in todays gospel reading so it is clearly an important word to dwell on. Last Saturday we welcomed our 2020 wedding couples (3) … Read More
01 July 2020 Church Opening
St Andrews will be open again! The doors will be open and you are welcome in for private prayers on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10am -12, starting 1st July. Please keep to the most recent social distancing guidance and use the hand gel provided on entering and leaving. St Andrews is a special place, a place of history, a place of … Read More
Rector’s Sabbatical – Jan 2019
Rev. Rosie has been with us for 5 years now and has been granted a months sabbatical by the Bishop. She will be taking this during the month of January 2019. All services will be held as usual, with Little Lambs and Prayers & Bears taking place in their normal times and places. The main contact during Rosie’s sabbatical will … Read More
01 Dec 2018 – Christmas Market
Join us at St Andrews for our Winter Market. Enjoy a tour of the bell tower, some beautiful music, or feast on homemade cakes and mulled wine. Pick up a gift at one of the stalls, or try your luck on the tombola. A festive treat. Click here for our event page for more information.