Tag Archives: St. Etheldreda’s Church

Volunteers Required – Children’s Church Activities – Ironstone Benefice

Rev Alicia Baker is looking to form a team of people to assist with running Church activities for children within the Ironstone Benefice.  This may be in a variety of ways – for example, holding occasional Saturday craft events at village halls, visiting schools, or providing activities for children during some Sunday services. To begin with, Revd Alicia Baker would like those interested to meet to discuss ideas, possible avenues for children’s Church activities in the community, what level of commitment people could offer and what people’s particular gifts might be. Volunteers will be required to do the Church of England’s safeguarding procedures. If you would like more details, please contact Rev Alicia Baker on 01295 738593 or email rectorofironstone@gmail.com

Messy Church group – anyone interested?

If you have small children, would you be interested in starting or being involved a Messy Church group? If so, please contact Kate Wythe on 07791 399227 or katewythe@gmail.com

Nativity and Carol Service – new location! Now in the garden at Rowarth House on Saturday Dec. 18th at 5.00pm

This year’s Nativity and Carol Service has relocated to the garden of Rowarth House (opposite the Church).

Date and time are unchanged – Saturday Dec 18th at 5.00pm.

Horley Nativity and Carol Service will take place on SATURDAY Dec. 18th at 5.00pm

This year’s Nativity and Carol Service will take place at St. Etheldreda’s on Saturday Dec 18th at 5.00pm. It will be a slightly different approach to the traditional Christmas Story, to suit all ages. If any one would like to take part who has not already been approached, please contact Jamie Hendry jamie@lovatseven.com or Tessa Howell howelltessa@hotmail.co.uk

Stop Press – Horley Christmas Market – Silent Auction for tickets to see Jack Whitehall live in Birmingham on 12th December!

An additional fabulous prize is available at this year’s Christmas Market!

Four tickets to the Jack Whitehall Show at the Birmingham Arena on Sunday 12th December are available to the highest bidder. Sealed bids can be sent in advance to horleyviews@outlook.com or submitted in person at the Christmas Market itself, before 17:45 on Saturday 27th November. Minimum bid £50.

And just a quick a reminder of what else is on offer at the Christmas Market…

The Horley Christmas Market is back on Sat 27th November

Horley’s Candlelit Christmas Market is back again this year in St Etheldreda’s Church on Saturday 27th November from 4-6pm.  Lots of Christmassy stalls, mulled wine, delicious home made goodies and a great hamper raffle – what’s not to like!  

Ironstone Benefice – Administrative Assistant needed

The Ironstone Benefice which includes the parishes of Alkerton and Shenington, Balscote, Wroxton, Drayton, Hanwell, Horley and Hornton is keen to employ an administrative assistant for our Rector Alicia Baker.

In the first instance this will be for 3 hours a week with the possibility of extension. The hours can be flexible and will primarily involve duties of communication involving the continual updating of the a church near you website for each parish and keeping the village websites updated with Ironstone Benefice matters.

Hourly rate is £11+ depending on experience and qualifications. Please reply to rectorofironstone@gmail.com or just send an email if you would like an informal chat before applying.

Closing date for applications is Friday 26th November 2021.

Ironstone Benefice All Saints Day Service – Sunday 31st October

Alicia Baker, Rector of the Ironstone Benefice writes: “On October 31st we are celebrating All Saints Day (Nov 1st). Wroxton Church will be hosting the service for the whole Benefice at 10.30am.

As I wrote in the magazine this month, All Saints services are poignant occasions. They can be celebratory as we remember that the people who have passed away are now in a better place. But of course they are also sad times because we have lost people close to us. This year we remember especially those we have lost to Covid 19.

This service in Wroxton will be reflective. There may be a hymn or two, a couple of readings, and the opportunity to light a candle. You may only want to stay for a little while or for the whole time – about 45 minutes. It’s up to you. Everyone is most welcome.”

Ride and Stride for Churches – Saturday 11th September

Ride and Stride for Oxfordshire Historic Churches is taking place on Saturday 11th September. See poster below or visit www.ohct.org.uk/ride-stride for details of how to take part.