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Dear Friends

It’s Father’s Day this Sunday, and though it’s not a biblical – or Anglican – celebration, we will be showing our appreciation of all Dads and father figures with a little gesture in our services this Sunday!

Last Sunday we launched an appeal to help with the repairs to the Busbridge Church Tower at Godalming Minster Brighton Road. Thanks to everyone who has collected an delivered the Busbridge Tower handouts around Busbridge. We are now out of copies, so if you have any leftovers, or need more please email vic.hicks@godalmingminster.org.

Thanks too to all those who joined the Day of Prayer on Monday 10th June. We asked everyone to pray throughout the day for the tower, the Peace Bell it houses, and what it represents as a symbol in the community. You can still use the prayer programme while the repairs continue.

Sponsor Ben’s Walk! To help with the fundraising Ben Rogers is planning to walk a heroic 37 miles, barefoot, from Brighton back to Busbridge along the Downs Link next week on 19-20 June. We’ll be tracking Ben, and sending support along the way, so please follow godalmingminster on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Please keep reading for

• Services this Sunday

• Clergy News

• Nexus talk about the Farncombe Community Garden

• Marriage MOT course

• Dates for the diary

This Sunday

Taking on responsibility
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 6-10, 14-17

We continue the sermon series: Build on a Rock – based on the life of the disciple Peter. The readings for each week, and a short topic descriptor can be picked up at Minster services this Sunday, and can be printed here.

Services

9am Choral Eucharist
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service [HC]
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am and children’s groups in the Octagon.

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

Look up services for next Sunday and find more information about congregations and service times on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Clergy news
Many people have been asking about the plans for John Harkin’s retirement on June 30th 2024.  This week the PCC unanimously agreed to ask the Bishop to extend John’s existing contract (3 days per week) for up to one more year, whilst John and Sue continue to work with the Church of England to find a suitable retirement property. The extension of John’s licence and living is supported by the Archdeacon and the Bishop of Guildford so John will be licensed before the end of June to enable him to continue to serve across the Minster.

Following the successful funding appeal in Hambledon, Godalming Minster is now in a position to advertise for a new Associate Minister to live in Hambledon. Whilst we advertise for this post, John will continue ministry to the Church Street congregations in addition to supporting ministry in Hambledon.  This way, we gain an immediate increase in clergy involvement for Hambledon.

The Hambledon post will be advertised shortly once the Archdeacon has signed off the role specification and related documentation.  The advert will invite ‘expressions of interest’, rather than have a definite interview date, to give us flexibility in how we proceed and will enable us to have conversations with prospective clergy candidates. There will be further announcements on Sunday which support having John with us for a while longer.

Congratulations to David Brockman for being accepted by the Diocese to become a Locally Licensed Minster (LLM). David has been working with Andy Spencer, Simon Taylor and others on hearing a call to develop his God given gifts in preaching and services, discipleship support and small groups. Thanks to Andy Spencer for Andy’s work on discernment with David and several others in the Minster congregations.

Things to celebrate
The tower prayer day was well received by many people, and it seems like hundreds of Minster worshippers were praying throughout last Monday. Ben Rogers has already raised £1,600 for his barefoot tower-walk. Do sponsor him! Several donations have already been given for the tower repairs and the tower leaflet has been well received in the community.

Last Sunday, the monthly 8am BCP 1662 service at Church Street had a record 27 worshippers, followed by an excellent croissant breakfast. On Tuesday evening Ben Barnes hosted a thank you party for more than 30 people who serve in our children’s ministry.

The current Bereavement Journey course is now well underway, with more participants than planned. Please pray for the participants and the pastoral assistants who are leading the course. If you would like to find out about future courses, please register your interest, or consider trying the Bereavement Café which next meets on Tuesday 25th June in the Busbridge Old Rectory from 2.30pm-4pm. Information about Bereavement Support can be found under What’s on.

Coming Up

June

Hambledon Coffee Morning, Weds 19 June, 10.30am-12pm
Come along to St Peter’s Hambledon for coffee and a catch up. NHS Hearing Aid batteries and maintenance also available.

Priors Field Garden Party for Prime Time, Thurs 20 June 3.30-5pm
The Garden Party at Prior’s Field School has become one of the highlights of the Prime Time year.  Do come along to this delightful event which is once again being hosted for us by the girls and staff of the school. The girls are already busy planning this year’s event and calculating how many scones they will need! They will be your hostesses for the afternoon; which similarly to previous events, which also include musical entertainment. Non-Prime Time members welcome. Please sign up by 14th June. More details and sign up >

Hambledon Village Service on the Green – Sunday 23rd June at 10am.
Next Sunday the Busbridge Classic and Hambledon morning congregations are joining in this special, bi-annual service in the marquee on Hambledon Cricket Green. Come along, meet people, grab a coffee at the village shop afterwards. It’s a chance to support our Hambledon congregation. On Sat 22nd June, pop along to the unique Hambledon Village Fete (afternoon), on the Green. A more quintessential village event you will find hard to beat!

July

Nexus, 8pm on Thursday 4th July
Nexus meets on first Thursdays of the month, and this month’s guest speaker is Dr Martin Brunet, Trustee of Farncombe Community Garden, on the topic of Growing Community Wellbeing. The General Election does clash, but we can vote earlier and get home in time to watch the exit polls on TV!  In the meantime, come and enjoy an hour or so socialising and hearing Martin speak about the development of Farncombe Community Garden, which is our Nexus charity for 2024.   Come along to find out more and discover how we might get involved! More about Nexus and this event >

Saturday 20 July Marriage MOT evening – Make a good thing even better!  Join us for a fantastic opportunity for couples build and enrich their relationship, however long you’ve been married. More details >

August

Holiday Club 28-30 August
Save the Date for the first ever Godalming Minster Summer Holiday Club! We need an army of leaders and helpers, as well as children so please watch this space, or chat to Ben Barnes for details.

What’s on Where

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full Minster Calendar.

Job Vacancies

The job adverts for the posts of Children and Families Pastor (4-11’s) and Yew Tree Café manager can be found on the vacancies page here. Please be praying for the right people to fill these special roles, and share the ads. The closing date for applications is Monday 10th June.

Church Family News

Several members of our church family have been bereaved recently, and we send our love to them all: to Ron and Ann Vickery, whose daughter Wendy died unexpectedly two weekends ago, and to Richard Morris whose mother has died.  Please pray for them all, asking God to surround them and their families with his love and comfort. 

Mission Update

URGENT. The Cellar Camino Cafe was closed the last two Saturdays (when the town was busy) because of lack of staff. A mature and capable volunteer is urgently needed to help between 10 and and 2-30 pm on a Saturday. This is a big ask and could be done on a rota basis. Please contact Debbie or Emma at the Cellar if you can help. The Cellar Camino Café is part of the Warehouse Christian Trust – one of Godalming Minster’s local mission partners. Thanks to everyone who has served the community of Godalming through The Cellar and Skillway over the years, and who are involved today.

Foodbank Update The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

Next Life Issues: Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Community & Fellowship

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 9.30am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

At 11am today, there was an important act of remembrance and service at the Godalming Town War Memorial besides Godalming Minster Church Street. The public gathered alongside representatives of the military, emergency services, those in civic and council service, town representatives and the British Legion gathered to commemorate the terrible sacrifices on D-Day, 6th June 1944. Simon Taylor led the service and shares his thoughts on DDay80 in the latest Rector’s Reflection.

This Sunday we are launching an appeal to help with the repairs to the Busbridge Church Tower at Godalming Minster Brighton Road. You may have seen the scaffolding! Information about the project can be found in the handout which the Classic and 6pm congregations have been asked to deliver to their Busbridge neighbours. Copies will be available at Brighton Road from next week, and it would be great if those from other congregations who live in Busbridge could help with these deliveries.

Most important for everyone is the Day of Prayer on Monday 10th June. We are asking everyone to pray throughout the day for the tower, the Peace Bell it houses, and what it represents as a symbol in the community. Please follow the prayer programme throughout the day, and join us for the prayer gathering in the church at 12 noon.

To help with the fundraising Ben Rogers is planning to walk a heroic 37 miles, barefoot, from Busbridge to Brighton along the Down’s Link on 19-20 June. Surely that’s worth at least £1 per mile! Sponsor Ben’s Walk.

Please keep reading for

• More on the Day of Prayer

• Services this Sunday

• Marriage MOT course

• Holiday Club dates this summer.

This Sunday

Matthew 16: 13-20: Say what you believe to be true

We continue the sermon series: Build on a Rock – based on the life of the disciple Peter. The readings for each week, and a short topic descriptor can be picked up at Minster services this Sunday, and can be printed here.

Services

8am BCP Holy Communion
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am and children’s groups in the Octagon.
(Communion postponed)

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

Look up services for next Sunday and find more information about congregations and service times on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Prayer matters. 10th June. All day. We sometimes what to pray about or how to pray, but what we do know is that prayer matters. Prayer changes things humanly and spiritually because prayer is part of our discipleship as Christians.

We’re inviting everyone to engage in a day of prayer on Monday June 10th. You don’t have to go anywhere to do this. You could do so aloud, on a walk, in silence, or with a few sentences of thought in your soul.

What are we praying about?
Visibly, we’re praying about the church tower Brighton Road Busbridge. You’ll have heard last week that there are serious issues that we have just got to address now.

Spiritually, we’re praying about a tower that stands as a sign of faithfulness and faith to all who see it. We’re praying for renewal of faith.

Financially, we are praying that people will help us to raise the necessary funds.

To help you pray through June 10th you’ll get a day-prayer card when you gather at a service this Sunday (9th). Please use the card to pray throughout the day. If you can, please gather in the church, below the tower, at midday on Monday to join in praying together.

The invitation is for every one of us to be praying throughout the day.

No prayer is too small or insignificant.

Every prayer matters.

You’re also invited to take a bundle of leaflets about the tower and deliver them through local doors. There’s a map at the back of Brighton Road Busbridge where you can colour a road in and deliver, pray for that road and the people in it. It’s an invitation to pray walk later in the week too!

Coming Up

Ladies Drinks at the Howling Owl is not on this month – Friday 7th June.

June

Start the Week (an alternative) – Mondays from 3rd June
For the last 4 years, there has been a small group of people meeting on Zoom on a Monday morning to reflect on scripture together. We have worked our way through the gospel of Luke and have now started on Acts. We listen to some music, read a short passage and then quietly listen to what God is saying to us through his word. It has been a rich way of starting the week.

This is not a closed or specialist group, and if you would like to join us, you are very welcome. Come and try it out! The time is Mondays (not bank holidays, and not always during school holidays), 8.45 – 9.30am. If you would like to know more, contact Gertrud Sollars (gertrud.sollars@btinternet.com) or Shan Hallam (hallamshan7@gmail.com), or you can find out the Zoom meeting ID and password from the Minster office (office@godalmingminster.org).

Hambledon Village Service on the Green – Sunday 23rd June at 10am.
All are invited to join in this special, bi-annual service in the marquee on Hambledon Cricket Green. Come along, meet people, grab a coffee at the village shop afterwards. It’s a chance to support our Hambledon congregation. On Sat 22nd June, pop along to the unique Hambledon Village Fete (afternoon), on the Green. A more quintessential village event you will find hard to beat!

July

Saturday 20 July Marriage MOT evening – Make a good thing even better!  Join us for a fantastic opportunity for couples build and enrich their relationship, however long you’ve been married.

August

Holiday Club 28-30 August
Save the Date for the first ever Godalming Minster Summer Holiday Club! We need an army of leaders and helpers, as well as children so please watch this space, or chat to Ben Barnes for details.

What’s on Where

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full Minster Calendar.

Job Vacancies

The job adverts for the posts of Children and Families Pastor (4-11’s) and Yew Tree Café manager can be found on the vacancies page here. Please be praying for the right people to fill these special roles, and share the ads. The closing date for applications is Monday 10th June.

Church Family News

Several members of our church family have been bereaved recently, and we send our love to them all: to Ron and Ann Vickery, whose daughter Wendy died unexpectedly two weekends ago, and to Richard Morris whose mother has died.  Please pray for them all, asking God to surround them and their families with his love and comfort. 

Mission Update

Foodbank Update The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

Next Life Issues: Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Community & Fellowship

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 9.30am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

Please keep reading for

• Services this Sunday

• An invitation to the Nexus Garden Visit on 6th June

• The Bereavement Journey course on Wednesdays in June and July

• Job opportunities with Godalming Minster.

• What’s still on in half-term, and Sunday 2nd June.

• Request for prayer and help with the Brighton Road Tower Appeal

The Minster Office will be open Tuesday – Friday as usual, but there will be no notices next week.

This Sunday

Matthew 16: 13-20: Say what you believe to be true

We continue the sermon series: Build on a Rock – based on the life of the disciple Peter. The readings for each week, and a short topic descriptor can be picked up at Minster services this Sunday, and can be printed here.

Services

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am and children’s groups in the Octagon.
(Communion postponed)

5pm Choral Evensong
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

Look up services for next Sunday and find more information about congregations and service times on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Staff and PCC Strategy Day on 18th May
Thanks to the members of the PCC, Clergy, Lay Ministry and staff teams who gave their time last Saturday. We had a great day with Rev Mat Ineson who helped us consider the future. We’ll share more details soon. See pics on facebook.

Fridge wanted for the Busbridge Old Rectory kitchen
Following extensive PAT testing across all Minster sites this week, there have been quite a few electrical items that have not made the grade. The fridge freezer in the kitchen at the Busbridge Old Rectory is one of them. Before we invest, please let Liz Gorst know if you have a suitable replacement to donate – Full height, fridge above freezer, or American style (hopes the youth director) to store things like milk supplies for tea and coffee, food for youth groups and cakes for PrimeTime!

Church tower, Brighton Road Busbridge
If you’ve been to the church office or yew tree café you’ll have seen that scaffolding has gone up around the church tower. Initial work has been done to restore the tower. Further work will be needed in the next few weeks. We’re putting an information together for the church and the community. We’ll be asking for help to a) deliver information flyers to the community around the church in the week of June 9th b) prepare yourself for a day of prayer on June 10th for the works, finances and for peace (the church bell is called the Peace Bell) c) consider supporting Ben Rogers in a 48 hour sponsored walk later in June to raise funds for the tower restoration. More information will shared in the next couple of weeks. Thank you to Ian Tomes and the Minster buildings group for their care of all our Minster buildings as we make them suitable for the Minster’s mission and worship.

Coming Up

May

Half-term 27th-31st May: A few things take a break, but the following are STILL ON!

Monday, 27 May Bank Holiday for all activities.

Tuesday, 28 May

9:00am   Morning Prayer at St Marks   (Godalming Minster Franklyn Road)

12:00pm   The Hub   (Godalming Minster Franklyn Road)

2:30pm   Bereavement Café   (The Old Rectory)

Wednesday, 29 May

9:00am   Hambledon Morning Prayer   (Hambledon Church)

Saturday, 1 June

8:15am   Men’s Breakfast   (The Old Rectory)

Sunday, 2 June

9:00am   Choral Eucharist   (Godalming Minster Church Street)

10:00am   Classic Service   (Godalming Minster Brighton Road)

10:00am   Morning Worship   (Godalming Minster Hambledon)

10:00am   Morning Worship   (Godalming Minster Franklyn Road)

10:30am   Muddy Church [All Age]   (Holloway Hill Recreation Ground)

6:00pm   Evening Service   (Godalming Minster Brighton Road)

June

Start the Week (an alternative) – Mondays from 3rd June
For the last 4 years, there has been a small group of people meeting on Zoom on a Monday morning to reflect on scripture together. We have worked our way through the gospel of Luke and have now started on Acts. We listen to some music, read a short passage and then quietly listen to what God is saying to us through his word. It has been a rich way of starting the week.

This is not a closed or specialist group, and if you would like to join us, you are very welcome. Come and try it out! The time is Mondays (not bank holidays, and not always during school holidays), 8.45 – 9.30am. If you would like to know more, contact Gertrud Sollars (gertrud.sollars@btinternet.com) or Shan Hallam (hallamshan7@gmail.com), or you can find out the Zoom meeting ID and password from the Minster office (office@godalmingminster.org).

NEXUS Garden Visit to Bridge End Cottage
Nexus invites you to join them for a garden tour and pub meal in the evening of Thursday 6th June. This year Nexus have arranged a private tour of NGS Bridge End Cottage in Ockham. There’s lots to see and the head gardener will be on hand to share tips with you. You can find out more, and sign up via ChurchSuite, click here.

Bereavement Journey 5th June – 10th July – Spaces available

Spaces (4) available on the next course. As part of the bereavement support offered by the Godalming Minster Pastoral team, the next Bereavement Journey course starts on 5 June. This course is run nationally, for anyone who has been bereaved recently or sometime ago. Even those caring for a terminally ill loved one may benefit. Please find all the details here, and share with anyone you think of. The group is limited to 8-10 people, so please register with Sandra Wilkin: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

July

Brighton Road & Franklyn Road Polling Stations
Both churches will be used as a polling stations for the general election on Thursday 4th July.

August

Holiday Club 28-30 August
Save the Date for the first ever Godalming Minster Summer Holiday Club! We need an army of leaders and helpers, as well as children so please watch this space, or chat to Ben Barnes for details.

What’s on Where

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full Minster Calendar.

Staff News and Job Vacancies

Yew Tree Café Manager Lizzie Soar is off to pastures new in June! We are hugely grateful for Lizzie’s contribution to the launching and nurturing wonderful ministry of the Yew Tree Café over the past 2 and a half years.

Marcus and his family will be leaving us on the 15th August 2024. We want to take this opportunity to thank Marcus for all that he has contributed to our children and family’s ministry, and for the positive impact he has had in the short time he has been with us. Marcus’ enthusiasm for whole-church worship and engaging the children through worship will leave a lasting impact. We have also been blessed by Anoushka leading Contemporary Worship in recent months, and thank her too.

If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for Lizzie and/or Marcus, please donate via BACS, to the Office or online.

The job adverts for the posts of Children and Families Pastor (4-11’s) and Yew Tree Café manager can be found on the vacancies page here. Please be praying for the right people to fill these special roles, and share the ads.

Church Family News

Farewell to Jan and Neil Pinto who have moved this week from their home of 30 years to be closer to family in Cambridgeshire. Jan has been been a longstanding member of Busbridge and St Mark’s congregations, and has served humbly and faithfully in the church and the community over the years. Latterly she has worshipped at Franklyn Road and helped at Smartots. Her neighbours on Quartermile Road will miss her as she has been a most diligent and caring road steward, delivering the Bridge magazine and setting up the street WhatsApp in lock down. We send Jan and Neil with our love, prayers and best wishes in their life ahead. Their new address can be found on ChurchSuite (Search for Others), or by contacting the Minster Office.

Mission Update

Foodbank Update for May. The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

Next Life Issues: Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Community & Fellowship

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 9.30am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Pentecost Sunday

Dear Friends

This Sunday we remember what has often been called the “birth of the church”.  After waiting on God as they had been told to do, the Holy Spirit arrived, filling, equipping and empowering the early disciples to spread the gospel, bringing the blessings to many that Acts and the early church’s letters describe.  He has been at work in Christ’s church ever since! Join us this Sunday to celebrate this important event, and the Spirit’s continuing work among us together! 

The Godalming Run is also taking place this Sunday, so particularly for those coming to morning services at Church Street, please note that Borough Road, Church Street and Westbrook Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 09.50 to 13.00. Parking in Crown Court and other car parks will also be busier than usual!

Please keep reading for

• Services this Sunday

• An invitation to the Nexus Garden Visit on 6th June

• The Bereavement Journey course on Wednesdays in June and July

• Job opportunities with Godalming Minster.

This Sunday

Acts 2: 14-24: Be ready to stand up

We continue the sermon series: Build on a Rock – based on the life of the disciple Peter. The readings for each week, and a short topic descriptor can be picked up at Minster services this Sunday, and can be printed here.

Services

9am Choral Eucharist
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am and children’s groups in the Octagon.
(Communion postponed)

4pm Messy Church
Hambledon Village Hall

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

Look up services for next Sunday and find more information about congregations and service times on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Good News Stories

Newcomers to Godalming Minster enjoyed a nice little garden party in glorious sunshine last Sunday at the Taylors. Thanks to all those who came. It was great to meet you!

With thanks to Yew Tree Café volunteer Sue Hardy for sharing:
An elderly couple were in having coffee and cake. I was engaged chatting with them as they left… I established they had travelled over to the Yew Tree from Guildford, he’d just had a cataract operation and this was their first visit out  – I asked what brought them over our way – expecting an answer such as ‘We’d come to see grandchildren/children or a visit to the arboretum’ that had led them to us, but no…

‘Oh we often make the journey over…. This café is like no other café we have ever been to – we just love it! The staff are always so friendly and have time to chat to us, the coffee is great as is the food and cake, it’s got such an amazing special atmosphere’

Told them that had warmed my heart and hoped to see them again very soon. 

This morning was a regular shift not manically busy but a lovely continual flow…. Some new mums who were warmly welcomed and will come again, our regulars who find company and solace and are ministered to, some staff and PCC members and mini meetings, the workers (quite a lot of them today), teachers and parents from the schools. Another new visitor who’s child has just started at St Edmunds just found us, was engaged with and will return. New parents who were commenting on the beautiful building and café we have created – was able to tell them the story of how it came to be…. I am very proud of it and love to talk about it!

This is ministry in the community….. Christ has no hands and feet but ours…… Love my shift…and the people God puts me in connection with, that I would otherwise never meet with.

As well as listing upcoming events, please do let us know of any encouraging stories from around Godalming Minster which show some of the many faces of mission. There are touching exchanges happening allover, be it at the Franklyn Road Hub, Foodbank and after school Youth Café; at PrimeTime events and Hearing Aid Clinics; at Octots, ABC Toddlers and Smartots to name but a few every week!

Coming Up

May

Staff and PCC Strategy Day on 18th May
We will be looking at how the PCC and the whole church family take the goals forward of growing younger, discipleship and mission and evangelism forward, so that our vision is fulfilled to be a Minster that follows Jesus, loves people and renews faith.

Your prayers for May 18th are greatly appreciated. Please pray for Mat Ineson (our facilitator) the PCC, the staff, all preachers, congregational leaders who are attending; and for where each of us can bring your own faith to fruit in the Minster’s mission under God.

June

Garden Visit at Bridge End Cottage
Nexus invites you to join them for a garden tour and pub meal in the evening of Thursday 6th June. This year Nexus have arranged a private tour of NGS Bridge End Cottage in Ockham. There’s lots to see and the head gardener will be on hand to share tips with you. You can find out more, and sign up via ChurchSuite, click here.

As part of the bereavement support offered by the Godalming Minster Pastoral team, the next Bereavement Journey course starts on 5 June. This course is run nationally, for anyone who has been bereaved recently or sometime ago. Even those caring for a terminally ill loved one may benefit. Please find all the details here, and share with anyone you think of. Numbers are limited, so please do register your interest with Sandra Wilkin: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

Save the Date for the first ever Godalming Minster Summer Holiday Club 28-30 August! We need an army of leaders and helpers, as well as children so please watch this space, or chat to Ben Barnes for details.

What’s on Where

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full Minster Calendar.

Staff News and Job Vacancies

Yew Tree Café Manager Lizzie Soar is off to pastures new in June! We are hugely grateful for Lizzie’s contribution to the launching and nurturing wonderful ministry of the Yew Tree Café over the past 2 and a half years.

Marcus and his family will be leaving us on the 15th August 2024. We want to take this opportunity to thank Marcus for all that he has contributed to our children and family’s ministry, and for the positive impact he has had in the short time he has been with us. Marcus’ enthusiasm for whole-church worship and engaging the children through worship will leave a lasting impact. We have also been blessed by Anoushka leading Contemporary Worship in recent months, and thank her too.

If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for Lizzie and/or Marcus, please donate via BACS, to the Office or online.

The job adverts for the posts of Children and Families Pastor (4-11’s) and Yew Tree Café manager can be found on the vacancies page here. Please be praying for the right people to fill these special roles, and share the ads.

Mission Update

Foodbank Update for April and May. The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Hope in Depression Course at St Saviour’s Guildford, starting 13th May
The course is run with professional expert and licenced practitioners giving talks in their field, who come along and give freely of their time, and though given by Christians it is intended for people of all faiths or none.

It is designed to help those who are living with depression or anxiety to better manage their condition and become better able to live their lives more fully. It is also designed for those who are friends or carers of those struggling, to enable them to know better how to help and accompany more effectively.

We have run the course, always with F2F involvement of the speakers, several times so far at St Saviours in the last 6 years and it has been very well received. We will be accepting registrations up to 19th May though, subject to places still being available).
More details >

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is about Forgiveness. More details.
Revd Tim Carter will approach this subject with great sensitivity and empathy-do come and be encouraged! There is no charge but donations much appreciated towards the work of ‘The Forgiveness Project’ 

Also, Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Community & Fellowship

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

Today is Ascension Day marked 39 days after Easter Sunday, when Jesus ascended to heaven. You are invited to the Ascension Day Service which at St John’s Farncombe at 6.30pm this (Thursday) evening.  All warmly welcome.

Please keep reading for

• Services this Sunday

• Your invitation to the Newcomers’ Tea (if you are new)

• A reminder to complete the prayer survey

• Job opportunities with Godalming Minster

• An invitation to the Prime Time History Walk in Farncombe next Tuesday 14th May.

• Last minute tickets to next week’s event with JJohn about following Jesus and having a living faith. Click the link below to get your ticket (£10).

This Sunday

Matthew 19: 16-30
Ask questions to understand: Peter kept asking questions to seek to understand.  Jesus kept asking questions to draw people out.

We continue the sermon series: Build on a Rock – based on the life of the disciple Peter. The readings for each week, and a short topic descriptor can be picked up at Minster services this Sunday, and can be printed here.

Services

8am BCP Holy Communion
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

Coffee from 10.15am and children’s groups in the Octagon

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

Look up services for next Sunday and find more information about congregations and service times on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Are you new or new-ish? If you’ve joined a Minster congregation, or starting coming to a group or activity in the last year or so, please do get in touch by replying to these notices, or signing up to the Newcomers’ event here. Simon and Catherine Taylor are hosting a tea for newcomers this Sunday 12th May so it would be great to have your details if you’d like to be invited.

We want to be a community who prays!

As we grow as a Minster community we’re eager to grow in prayer. Understanding how we pray is crucial to us developing, supporting and resourcing the prayer life of our congregations and individual Minster members. As such, you’re invited to complete this short, anonymous questionnaire about how we pray. 

It should only take about 3 minutes, so please take a moment to answer today- your participation is really important!

The survey results will help to inform us as we plan for the future of the Minster. Thank you in advance for your participation. Sarah Rowden, Ordinand.

Coming Up

May

The Prime Time Farncombe History Walk is taking place next Tuesday morning (May 14th).  Everyone from the Minster family is welcome to join us. Please let Penny know if you’d like to come. e: penny.naylor@godalmingminster.org.

Prayer Request for the Staff and PCC Strategy Day on 18th May
We recently mentioned that the Minster’s senior leadership group was going to spend a day with an external facilitator from CPAS. The church family was asked to pray for the group and many of you mentioned that you had done this. The group began to shape the work that will be undertaken by the PCC and staff team together on Saturday May 18th at the Old Rectory. This is a second planning day where we will be looking at how the PCC and the whole church family take the goals forward of growing younger, discipleship and mission and evangelism forward, so that our vision is fulfilled to be a Minster that follows Jesus, loves people and renews faith.

Your prayers for May 18th are greatly appreciated. Please pray for Mat Ineson (our facilitator) the PCC, the staff, all preachers, congregational leaders who are attending, and the clergy  as the clergy look at mission and evangelism in the next few days; and for where each Christian can bring your own faith to fruit in the Minster’s mission under God.

June

As part of the bereavement support offered by the Godalming Minster Pastoral team, the next Bereavement Journey course starts on 5 June. This course is run nationally, for anyone who has been bereaved recently or sometime ago. Even those caring for a terminally ill loved one may benefit. Please find all the details here, and share with anyone you think of. Numbers are limited, so please do register your interest with Sandra Wilkin: pastoral@godalmingminster.org. See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Staff News and Job Vacancies

Yew Tree Café Manager Lizzie Soar is off to pastures new in June! We are hugely grateful for Lizzie’s contribution to the launching and nurturing wonderful ministry of the Yew Tree Café over the past 2 and a half years. One of the café volunteers received some lovely feedback from visitors just this morning:

“…. This café is like no other café we have ever been to – we just love it! The staff are always so friendly and have time to chat to us, the coffee is great as is the food and cake, it’s got such an amazing special atmosphere”.

Thank you to the Café Leadership Team, to Lizzie, Donna and Olena and everyone who serves voluntarily.

Marcus and his family will be leaving us on the 15th August 2024. We want to take this opportunity to thank Marcus for all that he has contributed to our children and family’s ministry, and for the positive impact he has had in the short time he has been with us. Marcus’ enthusiasm for whole-church worship and engaging the children through worship will leave a lasting impact. We have also been blessed by Anoushka leading Contemporary Worship in recent months, and thank her too.

If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for Lizzie and/or Marcus, please donate via BACS, to the Office or online.

The job adverts for the posts of Children and Families Pastor (4-11’s) and Yew Tree Café manager can be found on the vacancies page here. Please be praying for the right people to fill these special roles, and share the ads.

Mission Update

Foodbank Update for April and May. The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Hope in Depression Course at St Saviour’s Guildford, starting 13th May
The course is run with professional expert and licenced practitioners giving talks in their field, who come along and give freely of their time, and though given by Christians it is intended for people of all faiths or none.

It is designed to help those who are living with depression or anxiety to better manage their condition and become better able to live their lives more fully. It is also designed for those who are friends or carers of those struggling, to enable them to know better how to help and accompany more effectively.

We have run the course, always with F2F involvement of the speakers, several times so far at St Saviours in the last 6 years and it has been very well received. We will be accepting registrations up to 19th May though, subject to places still being available).
More details >

JJohn event Weds 15 May at 7.30pm
As part of our mission to love people through mission and evangelism, you are invited to an audience with JJohn. JJohn is a well known evangelist, preacher and speaker on apologetics and he’s coming to Guildford Diocese on 15th May 2024. https://allevents.in/guildford/how-to-preach-sermons-which-change-lives-a-masterclass-with-j-john/10000851169078627 (7.30pm).

This is an opportunity to hear God’s Word preached at its best for all who preach, lead services or have a gift of evangelism to hear from JJohn.

Job vacancy:
Guildford Diocese Project Lead for Hear Here

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/xdb/diocesanjobs/show/community-project-lead-hear-here

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is about Forgiveness. More details.
Revd Tim Carter will approach this subject with great sensitivity and empathy-do come and be encouraged! There is no charge but donations much appreciated towards the work of ‘The Forgiveness Project’ 

Also, Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Groups & Activities

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

We want to be a community who prays!

As we grow as a Minster community we’re eager to grow in prayer. Understanding how we pray is crucial to us developing, supporting and resourcing the prayer life of our congregations and individual Minster members. As such, you’re invited to complete this short, anonymous questionnaire about how we pray. 

It should only take about 3 minutes, so please take a moment to answer today- your participation is really important!

The survey results will help to inform us as we plan for the future of the Minster. Thank you in advance for your participation. Sarah Rowden, Ordinand.

Join us this Sunday as be embark on a new sermon series:
BUILD ON ROCK – BASED ON THE LIFE OF THE DISCIPLE PETER

Two of the churches within Godalming Minster are dedicated to St Peter, so it is fitting that this series takes us on a journey through the Gospels and Acts from the call of Peter to be a disciple of Jesus,  to his leadership of the early church.  This will be a thought provoking series about our personal journeys, and the opportunities for us as a Minster community, drawing lessons and parallels from the life and experiences of Peter.  We look forward to getting started!

This Sunday

Matthew 4 v 18-22: Respond to the Call
Jesus calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things.  Peter responded to the call, not knowing where it might lead.

9am Choral Eucharist
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Muddy Church
Contemporary All Age Service by the Jack Philips Memorial
BYO cup for coffee and hot chocolate.

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

More information about congregations and service times can be found on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Simon Taylor writes: Last Sunday Andrew Dunn (Hambledon) and Seb Cheek (Contemporary) both stepped forward to lead or preach for the first time. Everyone there was blessed by the way they each did this, especially as there were baptisms in each service! Thank you to Andrew and Seb for heeding God’s call.

The celebrations started for the St Mark’s 90th anniversary at the 10am Franklyn Road service last Sunday. Later the sun came out (miraculously?) just in time for the fun day on the school field, bringing Minster people and local friends together for 90 bumps on the bouncy castle, live music, crafts, games and a lot of cake! There’s more to come in 2024 as we mark 90 years of Christian worship, witness and ministry in the Ockford Ridge and Aaron’s Hill community. Thanks to all the organisers, helpers and fun-goers. See instagram for more pics.

Coming Up – Highlights

Mens Breakfast Saturday 4th May  at 8.15 am

Please join us for another sumptuous morning feast. Well…coffee, toast, marmalade and porridge ….last month’s experiment with baked beans will be repeated another time….

This month we will be discussing another topical news item – and after 20 years of men’s breakfasts there hasn’t been one without a moral, spiritual or Christian dimension…and this month’s subject is water and  trains…..Time to put public good before private profit?  Our discussion this month  will be about how we make judgements about these sort of issues – is there a Biblical basis to help us sort out what is best…what is just?  Or is it all entirely pragmatic with little underlying morality?  Join us this Saturday to discuss.

Are you new or new-ish? If you’ve joined a Minster congregation, or starting coming to a group or activity in the last year or so, please do get in touch by replying to these notices, or filling in the welcome form. Simon and Catherine Taylor are hosting a tea for newcomers on Sunday 12th May so it would be great to have your details if you’d like to be invited.

As part of the bereavement support offered by the Godalming Minster Pastoral team, the next Bereavement Journey course starts on 5 June. This course is run nationally, for anyone who has been bereaved recently or sometime ago. Even those caring for a terminally ill loved one may benefit. Please find all the details here, and share with anyone you think of. Numbers are limited, so please do register your interest with Sandra Wilkin: pastoral@godalmingminster.org. See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Tues 8th May, 7pm – Godalming Minster is delighted to host Charterhouse School as they present a recital at Church Street (St Peter and St Paul’s). There will be performances from our jazz and wind ensembles and some solo items. All are welcome to attend and admission is free.

Mission Update

Foodbank Update for April and May. The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Job vacancy:
Guildford Diocese Project Lead for Hear Here

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/xdb/diocesanjobs/show/community-project-lead-hear-here

JJohn event invitation
As part of our mission to love people through mission and evangelism, you are invited to an audience with JJohn. JJohn is a well known evangelist, preacher and speaker on apologetics and he’s coming to Guildford Diocese on 15th May 2024. https://allevents.in/guildford/how-to-preach-sermons-which-change-lives-a-masterclass-with-j-john/10000851169078627 (7.30pm). This is an opportunity to hear God’s Word preached at its best for all who preach, lead services or have a gift of evangelism to hear from JJohn.

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is about Forgiveness. More details.
Revd Tim Carter will approach this subject with great sensitivity and empathy-do come and be encouraged! There is no charge but donations much appreciated towards the work of ‘The Forgiveness Project’ 

Also, Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Groups & Activities

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

We look forward to seeing you around Godalming Minster this Sunday to conclude the sermon series in Ephesians. This week we’ll be hearing about the Spiritual Warfare and The Armour of God in Ephesians 6: 10-18, and celebrating the baptism of 3 children at Hambledon and Contemporary. Please be with us to support their friends and families, and to give them a warm welcome to the Minster family!

This Sunday

Services listed in chronological order:

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am. Children’s groups for 4-11s take place in the Octagon.

5pm Choral Evensong
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

More information about congregations and service times can be found on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Join us for the next sermon series, starting 5 May
BUILD ON ROCK – BASED ON THE LIFE OF THE DISCIPLE PETER
Two of the churches within Godalming Minster are dedicated to St Peter so it is fitting that this series takes us on a journey through the Gospels and Acts from the call of Peter to be a disciple of Jesus  to his leadership of the early church.  This will be a thought provoking series about our personal journeys, and the opportunities for us as a Minster community, drawing lessons and parallels from the life and experiences of Peter.  We look forward to getting started!

Coming Up – Highlights

Godalming Minster is holding the first of it’s 90th birthday celebrations for St Mark’s Church this Sunday. Join us at the free community fun day on the St Mark’s and All Saint’s school field from 3-5pm on 28th April, with live music, tea and cake, crafts, games and the bouncy castle. The St Mark’s community events have been popular in recent years and we hope this one will be extra special for the church, school and community, but everyone is invited! Look out for the publicity on social media.

After church on 28th April
Following church on Sunday 28th April, why not stroll up (or down) to the outdoor Artisan Market at the Fox and Finch pub where you’ll find Dawn O’Toole (contemporary congregation) spinning her potter’s wheel! You can have a go at throwing a pot with Dawn, in return for a donation to Macmillan. Buy a coffee or drink while you browse the stalls together, and perhaps book a table for lunch with others? The Artisan Market is on from 10am-2pm. As well as supporting Macmillan, it could be a very nice social opportunity!

Thu 2 May – Nexus welcomes author and triathlete Helen McCann to talk about her experiences. All welcome to drinks and the talk. More details.

Are you new or new-ish? If you’ve joined a Minster congregation, or starting coming to a group or activity in the last year or so, please do get in touch by replying to these notices, or filling in the welcome form. Simon and Catherine Taylor are hosting a tea for newcomers on 12th May so it would be great to have your details if you’d like to be invited.

Bereavement Support
Bereavement Café meets on Tuesday 30th April from 2:30pm to 4:00 pm in the Old Rectory. All those who have been bereaved either recently or sometime ago are very welcome. Refreshments and a listening ear await you. Contact: Shan Hallam

The next Bereavement Journey course starts on 5 June, for anyone who has been bereaved recently or sometime ago. Please find all the details here, and share with anyone you think might benefit. Numbers are limited, so please do register your interest with Sandra Wilkin: pastoral@godalmingminster.org. See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Tues 8th May, 7pm – Godalming Minster is delighted to host Charterhouse School as they present a recital at Church Street (St Peter and St Paul’s). There will be performances from our jazz and wind ensembles and some solo items. All are welcome to attend and admission is free.

Mission Update

Furniture request for Ukrainians
The Godalming Minster congregations have good reputation for supporting requests for Ukrainians as they move from host families to homes of their own. Can we help two young women who signed a contract on a flat today and have absolutely no furniture?  If anyone is refurbishing or upgrading their kitchen, we should be thrilled to have a washing machine and fridge freezer.  Apart from that, general household goods of any sort will be appreciated. We have a few bits and pieces in a garage where we store things but for example, no sofas, if someone is replacing one of theirs. Contact Diane e: diane.alder@btinternet.com.

Foodbank Update for April and May. The latest shopping list can be found here. Please take a look and add a few items to your next shop.

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Job vacancy:
Guildford Diocese Project Lead for Hear Here

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/xdb/diocesanjobs/show/community-project-lead-hear-here

JJohn event invitation
As part of our mission to love people through mission and evangelism, you are invited to an audience with JJohn. JJohn is a well known evangelist, preacher and speaker on apologetics and he’s coming to Guildford Diocese on 15th May 2024. https://allevents.in/guildford/how-to-preach-sermons-which-change-lives-a-masterclass-with-j-john/10000851169078627 (7.30pm). This is an opportunity to hear God’s Word preached at its best for all who preach, lead services or have a gift of evangelism to hear from JJohn.

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is about Forgiveness. More details.
Revd Tim Carter will approach this subject with great sensitivity and empathy-do come and be encouraged! There is no charge but donations much appreciated towards the work of ‘The Forgiveness Project’ 

Also, Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Groups & Activities

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

Godalming Minster is proud to be celebrating St Mark’s 90th birthday in 2024 with several events to mark for 90 years of christian mission in Ockford Ridge. The first is a free community fun day on the St Mark’s and All Saint’s school field next Sunday afternoon (28th April), with live music, tea and cake, crafts, games and the bouncy castle. The St Mark’s community events have been popular in recent years and we hope this one will be extra special for the church, school and community, but everyone is invited! Look out for the publicity on social media.

Please join us this Sunday as we gather to praise and reach the conclusion of the Ephesians sermon series. This week we are reading Ephesians 5: 21 – 6: 9 and considering how to serve wholeheartedly in the home and in the workplace.

This Sunday

Services listed in chronological order:

9am Choral Eucharist
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am. Children’s groups for 4-11s take place in the Octagon.

4pm Messy Church
Hambledon Village Hall

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

More information about congregations and service times can be found on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Join us for the next sermon series, starting 5 May
BUILD ON ROCK – BASED ON THE LIFE OF THE DISCIPLE PETER
Two of the churches within Godalming Minster are dedicated to St Peter so it is fitting that this series takes us on a journey through the Gospels and Acts from the call of Peter to be a disciple of Jesus  to his leadership of the early church.  This will be a thought provoking series about our personal journeys, and the opportunities for us as a Minster community, drawing lessons and parallels from the life and experiences of Peter.  We look forward to getting started!

Coming Up – Highlights

Sat 20 Apr – Jam Together for 13-18s is back. 2-4pm in the Hut. Please encourage your future worship leaders if they sing or play an instrument.

After church on 28th April
Following church on Sunday 28th April, why not stroll up (or down) to the outdoor Artisan Market at the Fox and Finch pub where you’ll find Dawn O’Toole (contemporary congregation) spinning her potter’s wheel! You can have a go at throwing a pot with Dawn, in return for a donation to Macmillan. Buy a coffee or drink while you browse the stalls together, and perhaps book a table for lunch with others? The Artisan Market is on from 10am-2pm. As well as supporting Macmillan, it could be a very nice social opportunity!

Thu 2 May – Nexus welcomes author and triathlete Helen McCann to talk about her experiences. All welcome to drinks and the talk. More details.

Are you new or new-ish? If you’ve joined a Minster congregation, or starting coming to a group or activity in the last year or so, please do get in touch by replying to these notices, or filling in the welcome form. Simon and Catherine Taylor are hosting a tea for newcomers on 12th May so it would be great to have your details if you’d like to be invited.

The next Bereavement Journey course starts on 5 June, for anyone who has been bereaved recently or sometime ago. Please find all the details here, and share with anyone you think might benefit. Numbers are limited, so please do register your interest with Sandra Wilkin: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Mission Update

Request from the Godalming Foodbank at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road for good strong carrier bags. We use upwards of 80 a month and despite asking for the clients to bring them back, very few do. The foodbank also needs dog food! (Stocks for feline friends are currently more than sufficient).

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

Job vacancy:
Guildford Diocese Project Lead for Hear Here

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/xdb/diocesanjobs/show/community-project-lead-hear-here

JJohn event invitation
As part of our mission to love people through mission and evangelism, you are invited to an audience with JJohn. JJohn is a well known evangelist, preacher and speaker on apologetics and he’s coming to Guildford Diocese on 15th May 2024. https://allevents.in/guildford/how-to-preach-sermons-which-change-lives-a-masterclass-with-j-john/10000851169078627 (7.30pm). This is an opportunity to hear God’s Word preached at its best for all who preach, lead services or have a gift of evangelism to hear from JJohn.

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is about Forgiveness. More details.
Revd Tim Carter will approach this subject with great sensitivity and empathy-do come and be encouraged! There is no charge but donations much appreciated towards the work of ‘The Forgiveness Project’ 

Also, Revd Peter Jackson will lead a Life Issue session on Saturday 22nd June on ‘Loneliness’ ,such an issue for folk of all ages in our society today. Please do come as Peter  will lead the subject of loneliness with great empathy and sensitivity as indeed he did  last year when he led a Life Issue on Bereavement. To book a place, please contact Sally Pollard (contact details as above.) There is no charge but donations appreciated towards the work of ‘Silverline’

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Groups & Activities

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

We hope you have had a wonderful Easter time and will be back with us this Sunday as we embark on the summer term. All services and congregations are back to the normal term-time pattern, with children’s groups running at 10am at Hambledon and 10.30am at Church Street.

Reflecting on the first 3 months as Godalming Minster, with a first Christmas and Easter now behind us, we are really encouraged by some of the signs of growth in mission and ministry. It’s not all about the numbers, but they give an idea:

• Our Ana chaplain and Godalming Minster volunteers shared communion at two local care homes, with 16+ of residents and staff attending at both.

• Busbridge Infant School Easter services had all the children plus over 70 great parents in attendance.

• The Hambledon coffee morning and hearing aid clinic was full to overflowing last month.

• The Franklyn Road Youth Café on Wednesday afternoons, and the Friday Night Youth social are both growing in popularity, and are needing more volunteers if we are to welcome more young people.

• Easter Garden service at Brighton Road was fully booked before the publicity event went out. Nearly 200 attended on Easter Saturday.

• The reintroduced Choral Evensong at Church Street has gathered 40+ people to worship at 5pm for the second month in the row. It’s a wonderfully reflective time inspired by excellent choral music.

• The Minster choir were invited to sing at two services at Winchester Cathedral last Sunday which was greatly enjoyed by the regular cathedral congregation, and all who went from Godalming. Full story.

If you can feel you can support God’s work in Godalming through the Minster, please do get in touch to offer some time on Sundays or any of the many midweek activities, and also review your financial giving.

This Sunday

We pick up the Transformed Living sermon series where we left off, in Ephesians 5: 6-21.
The topic is Live in Wisdom and by the Spirit.

Minster Services listed in chronological order:

8am BCP Holy Communion
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)

10am Classic Service [HC]
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

10am Sunday Service
Franklyn Road (St Mark’s)

10am Morning Worship
Hambledon (St Peter’s)
With kids’ club (2nd & 4th Sundays).

10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street (St Peter & St Paul’s)
Coffee from 10.15am. Children’s groups for 4-11s take place in the Octagon.

6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road (Busbridge)

More information about congregations and service times can be found on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Easter Giving Update

Thanks to all those who have given to the Easter Appeal in aid of CPAS (cpas.org.uk) and Five Talents (fivetalents.org.uk).

If you still wish to give, please use the Outward Giving envelope to make a donation, and also see www.godalmingminster.org/giving for online instructions.

Your gift to be shared equally unless you wish to direct it to one charity or other. Please let us know on the envelope, or email martin.lambert@godalmingminster.org.

Coming Up – Highlights

Sat 13 Apr – the Saturday Prayer gathering is at Franklyn Road this month from 8-9am. As well as local prayer needs and requests, we will be praying for those in leadership and giving thanks for Easter.

Sat 20 Apr – Jam Together for 13-18s is back. 2-4pm in the Hut. Please encourage your future worship leaders if they sing or play an instrument.

Thu 2 May – Nexus welcomes author and triathlete Helen McCann to talk about her experiences. All welcome to drinks and the talk. More details.

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Mission Update

Request from the Godalming Foodbank at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road for good strong carrier bags. We use upwards of 80 a month and despite asking for the clients to bring them back, very few do. The foodbank also needs dog food! (Stocks for feline friends are currently more than sufficient).

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

For those visiting the Busbridge Old Rectory and the Yew Tree Café next week, please note that there are roadworks scheduled on Brighton Road at the entrance to Busbridge Village Hall.

Elsewhere

As part of our mission to love people through mission and evangelism, you are invited to an audience with JJohn. JJohn is a well known evangelist, preacher and speaker on apologetics and he’s coming to Guildford Diocese on 15th May 2024. https://allevents.in/guildford/how-to-preach-sermons-which-change-lives-a-masterclass-with-j-john/10000851169078627 (7.30pm). This is an opportunity to hear God’s Word preached at its best for all who preach, lead services or have a gift of evangelism to hear from JJohn.

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is Care Companion at the end of life. More details.

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Groups & Activities

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.

Dear Friends

We hope you had a lovely Easter. This is a quick reminder about what’s happening this Sunday 7th April:

Sunday 7 April

10am Minster Service at Church Street

The Minster congregations unite to share worship together at Church Street. (There are no morning services at Brighton Road, Hambledon or Franklyn Road).

6pm Spring Choral Evensong at Hambledon

with the occasional choir which sings for these seasonal services.

The “regular” Godalming Minster Choir have a wonderful opportunity to stand in for the Cathedral Choir in Winchester Cathedral, singing for both the 11am Choral Eucharist and 3.30pm Choral Evensong. Everyone is warmly welcome to come and worship with the Choir in the beautiful setting of Winchester Cathedral for either or both services. The choral music in the services will include works by Harold Darke, Herbert Brewer, Bernard Rose, Percy Whitlock and Philip Stopford.

Service Information

More information about congregations and service times can be found on ChurchSuite, or the Sundays page on the web site. If you are on a rota, ChurchSuite will ping you a reminder by email, but you can also use the ChurchSuite app to check yourself.

Easter Giving

It’s not too late to give to the Easter Appea!
Our Easter Appeal is for two of Godalming Minster’s chosen mission partners which are centred on following Jesus:

 CPAS

(Church Pastoral Aid Society (National Anglican Mission)

Since 1836 CPAS continues its calling to work with churches and leaders to help them share the gospel afresh in each generation. Its current ministry involves the oversight of Venture and Falcon holidays, appointing evangelical clergy to our patronage parishes (such as Godalming Minster), and training, resourcing and supporting leaders for mission and evangelism.  See cpas.org.uk. 

Five Talents

Five Talents works with the Anglican Church in rural areas of eastern Africa to provide microfinance & business training to communities who have been economically

& socially marginalised.  The charity has strong connections with members of Godalming Minster who have played an instrumental role in the mission.  See fivetalents.org.uk. 

Ways to Give

Please use the contactless donation box at the back of the churches,
or use the Outward Giving envelope to make a donation.

Also see www.godalmingminster.org/giving for online instructions.

Your gift to be shared equally unless you wish to direct it to one charity or other. Please let us know on the envelope, or email martin.lambert@godalmingminster.org.

Coming Up – Highlights

Thu 4 Apr – Nexus meets to hear a talk by Alan Betts on National Parks in England and Wales: our protected landscapes. Nexus would love to see you tonight at the Old Rectory!

Sat 6 Apr – Men’s Breakfast at 8.15am in the Busbridge Old Rectory. Please do join us for our April breakfast where, after our award-winning porridge etc etc, we will this month discuss the subject of … image manipulation. More >

Sat 20 Apr – Jam Together for 13-18s is back. 2-4pm in the Hut. Please encourage your future worship leaders if they sing or play an instrument.

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Mission Update

Request from the Godalming Foodbank at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road for good strong carrier bags. We use upwards of 80 a month and despite asking for the clients to bring them back, very few do. The foodbank also needs dog food! (Stocks for feline friends are currently more than sufficient).

Karen, the community centre coordinator, updates the shopping list each month with items most needed. You can find the latest shopping list for March on the Foodbank page.

Elsewhere

As part of our mission to love people through mission and evangelism, you are invited to an audience with JJohn. JJohn is a well known evangelist, preacher and speaker on apologetics and he’s coming to Guildford Diocese on 15th May 2024. https://allevents.in/guildford/how-to-preach-sermons-which-change-lives-a-masterclass-with-j-john/10000851169078627 (7.30pm). This is an opportunity to hear God’s Word preached at its best for all who preach, lead services or have a gift of evangelism to hear from JJohn.

Life Issues 2024 – a programme of talks and course run by Godalming Baptist Church.

The next Life Issues event is Care Companion at the end of life. More details.

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

9am Morning Prayer
9am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Rev Sheila Samuels at Godalming Minster Franklyn Road.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us at 8.45am on Mondays using the link above – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays at 9am:
Morning Prayer at Godalming Minster Hambledon
Morning Prayer on Zoom via link above.

Groups & Activities

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. See the 2024 Nexus programme, and updates on Nexus.

Ladies’ Drinks take place every 1st Friday of the month, 7.30PM at the The Pavilion by Howling Owl.

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2024 Prime Time programme is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Get Involved / Join a team

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Don’t forget about…

MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.

The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.

PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.