Welcome to Shamley Green and to our parish church Christ Church
Christ Church has been inviting people to be part of our Christian family since 1864. And like all extended families we are made up of individuals from every generation, background, outlook and experience. We warmly welcome you to join us, be it on a regular basis or for a one-off visit or special occasion.
Many are now enjoying the relaxation of restrictions but some are also wary, even anxious, especially after a prolonged period of social distancing or shielding. We want you to feel safe in our church so, in accordance with government and Church of England guidance, we continue to encourage those who visit or attend services or activities in our buildings to make frequent use of the hand sanitiser or hand-washing facilities available, to keep a little space between yourself and others and to respect the needs of those who still wish to be particularly careful. While wearing face coverings is no longer mandatory, some will still wish to do so and we will be strongly recommending it when numbers are larger or when we are undertaking higher risk activities such as singing so please make sure you always have one with you. We will continue with our current cleaning regimes and providing as much ventilation as possible when services and activities are taking place. We also invite you to provide your details for NHS ‘Test and trace’ purposes using the QR codes provided or by signing in at services and activities. We are still in a third wave of a global pandemic and are committed to taking care not only of ourselves but also those around us. Our Church is open every day for private, individual prayer and for limited numbers at our Sunday Morning 8am & 10am Service (below for details).
As part of our mission to serve the wider community in Shamley Green and Rowly we also hope you will find the links and information about local organisations, clubs and other groups helpful. If you have made the parish your home or if you work here or if you are visiting we hope you will make the most of what our friendly and caring community has to offer.
If you are new to our parish or have a particular enquiry, please contact us at info@shamleygreen.net
Opportunities for prayer and worship
Every Sunday at 8am & 10am Holy Communion in church
You do not need to register in advance for any of our services (although we may request this for special services) but in keeping with official guidance our numbers are limited so we ask you to understand if there is not enough space on the day, so far this has not been a problem, so do come and join us!! Please come early enough to provide NHS Test & Trace details and ensure social distancing.
21st Sunday after Trinity - 24th October 2021
By clicking on the following links, you can find a whole range of online services offered by our cathedral (1) Guildford Cathedral - YouTube and the Church of England Church online | The Church of England.
Our past online services can still be viewed via our YouTube channel, click the link below to view.
(1) Christ Church Shamley Green - YouTube
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Please click here for the Vicar's latest weekly newsletter
If you would like to receive this by email or if you have a particular prayer request or need, please contact her:
The Reverend Sally Davies
tel: 01483 892030; email: vicar@shamleygreen.net
Please click here for more resources.
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Jesus said:
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Come to us, Lord our God:
Stretch out your arm to save,
strengthen our hands to love,
for the sake of the world that is your own.
Amen.
(Prayer for the Nation booklet)
Community news
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?
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LOOKING AHEAD
During the past year and a half, some have found their age or health are making life more of a challenge and Sunday mornings are not always manageable. We are therefore beginning a monthly midweek short communion service at 11am followed by coffee and a relaxed opportunity for fellowship and conversation.
Sunday mornings can also be busy for our families and young people so instead of our monthly Sunday Family Service we will be holding a monthly Messy Church, involving crafts, stories, food and songs, on a Saturday afternoon. (Occasional all-age services for festivals such as Harvest, Christmas and Easter will still take place on the appropriate Sunday.)
Sundays: weekly 8am and 10am Holy Communion. Our Sunday Club for children aged 3-10 will not yet resume; contact Annabelle Ball 898596 for details.
Messy Church for all ages but particularly suitable for families with young children Saturday 13th November 4-5pm; details from Gussie Walsh 275645.
Little Stars Parent, Baby and Toddler Group Tuesdays 9.30-11.00am in the Church Hall during school term-time.
Mid-week Holy Communion: Wednesday 20th October 11am, followed by coffee.
‘Celebration of Life and Love’ (All Souls): Sunday 7th November 4pm followed by tea A time when we remember those we love who have died. All are most welcome to join us for this quiet service of music and readings. If you would like a name read out in the service and included in the prayers, please contact the vicar (01483 892030; vicar@shamleygreen.net).
Remembrance Sunday 14th November 10am Remembrance Service followed by Act of Remembrance at the village War Memorial outside the church, then coffee in the church Jubilee Room.
Online: we have no plans to resume this at the present time unless we go back into lockdown. Alternatives can be found via our cathedral Guildford Cathedral - YouTubeand the Church of England website www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online.
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Click here to view the October online version of our Parish Magazine
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Wintershall’s Nativity is Back!
Click here for more details
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Give the world a shot
Had your vaccination? Then why not donate one to someone less fortunate? The UK Committee for UNICEF and Crowdfunder have launched a nationwide appeal to support the biggest vaccine drive in history to fund and deliver Covid-19 vaccines around the world for everyone, no matter where they live, supported by the NHS, faith groups including Church of England, Office of the Chief Rabbi and the Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, businesses and celebrity supporters.
Donate at www.vaccinaid.org; read more about it at Stories - Give the World a Shot – VaccinAid campaign launches to vaccinate the world | Crowdfunder
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We remember
St Paul's Cathedral has opened a Book of remembrance for those who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic here
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We are presently not displaying any public activities within our parish but please do contact the relevant local organisations listed on this website for up-to-date information.
Please also note you can get helpful advice about the coronavirus from the following websites:
the government https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
the NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Citizens Advice Bureau https://www.waverleycab.org.uk/
LOOKING AHEAD
Sundays: weekly 8am and 10am Holy Communion. Our Sunday Club for children aged 3-10 will NOT yet resume; contact Annabelle Ball 898596 for details.
Messy Church for all ages but particularly suitable for families with young children Saturday October 9th 4-5pm; details from Gussie Walsh 275645.
Little Stars Parent, Baby and Toddler Group Tuesdays 9.30-11.00am in the Church Hall during school term-time.
Mid-week Holy Communion: Wednesday 20th October 11am, followed by coffee.
Online: we have no plans to resume this at the present time unless we go back into lockdown. Alternatives can be found via our cathedral Guildford Cathedral - YouTube and the Church of England website www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday 3rd October 11am All-age service followed by lunch. BOOK NOW!
In order to put sensible measures in place as well as to coordinate the catering, we do need to know numbers for the lunch well in advance. If you plan to attend, please book in with me no later than this Sunday. Gifts of non-perishable food may be brought to the service or left at the vicarage.
