Welcome to the Parish Church of All Saints, Chalgrave
Here you will be able to find information about the worship, activities, purpose, and the history of the Anglican Church in Chalgrave, which is part of the Diocese of St Albans within the Church of England.
Update on Services from April 2021
As we ease out of lockdown, we have decided to resume our
Holy Communion Service in Church on Sundays at 9.30am.
You can also access Services via Zoom as follows:-
The Upper Room Service on Sundays 6pm.
Please contact Linda if you would like the access code
to join the worship service.
Morning Prayer Service on Tuesdays at 9.30am. Links available from Linda.
NB No Zoom Morning Prayer on Tues 15th June.
As Services in Church resume, we must be extremely careful and people must follow the restrictions on social mixing and adhere to social distancing between households. People must not mingle indoors in a service with anyone they do not live with or are do not belong to their support bubble.
PLEASE NOTE: When you enter Church, please remember to sterilise your hands, and again, on leaving.
Also, we will need to pay careful attention to social distancing requirements and maintain a 2 metres distance from each other,
and wear a face covering while in Church.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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Upper Room Service - Sundays at 6pm
At 6pm we host our live Zoom Upper Room service to which you are all welcome to come along - see link above for poster with details. The service offers an hour of different short reflections, music, prayer, and a personal testimony.
It is a special time with members from the different Quintet churches joining together in worship.
At 6pm we host our live Zoom Upper Room service to which you are all welcome to come along - see link above for poster with details. The service offers an hour of different short reflections, music, prayer, and a personal testimony.
It is a special time with members from the different Quintet churches joining together in worship.
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Messages from Rev'd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge
12th June 2021
Dear All,
Summer has arrived and so if you are looking for a cool place to rest from this gorgeous sunshine, why not pop along to your local friendly church where there will be services this Sunday:
This week's Sunday Services:
Chalgrave 9.30am Holy Communion Service led by Linda
Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion Service led by Nigel
Westoning 9.30am Family service led by Rebecca
Westoning 11am Holy Communion Service led by Nigel and Jon
Toddington 11am Holy Communion Service led by Linda and Steve
The Upper Room service at 6pm on Sunday has a theme of : What a friend we have in Jesus? Do join this hour of music prayer and reflection. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services this week:
Monday Morning Prayer at 9.30am at Toddington Church
Wednesday at 10am, Morning Service at Harlington Church
Wednesday: Harlington Churches Together Zoom Service 8pm 16th June: link to be issued by Clive Salmon
Saturday: the wedding of Rebecca and Sam at Harlington.
Other events:
Sunday 13th pm 3-6pm Nature Watch in Harlington Churchyard.. with activities for children and adults, plus refreshments.
Saturday 19th - Cake and plant stall on Toddington Green in aid of church funds. More information from Dee. Donations welcome.
We hope you are all keeping well and we wish you a very good week.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
Revd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge: 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or email: revdchalgrave@gmail.com
Revd Nigel Washington, Associate Minister: 07722 297299 or email: nwashy2@gmail.com
Sue, Churchwarden at All Saints, Chalgrave: 07796 666174
Margaret, Churchwarden at All Saints, Chalgrave : 01582 605561
Sandy, All Saints, Chalgrave PCC member: 01525 874748
Dee, Church Warden at Toddington: 01525 872649
5th June 2021
Dear All,
We hope and pray that you are fit and well and have had a good week. It has been wonderful weather for families to get out and about during half-term to enjoy the sunshine and good weather, and I know lots of families have enjoyed the opportunity to get together properly for the first time for months. It has been so lovely to feel the sunshine and the longer days and there have been some spectacular sunsets in the villages.
On Friday, at Harlington we gave thanks for the life of Pearl Everett, organist, at her funeral, and later in the day, Linda was blessed to lead the marriage of Grace and Charlie at Toddington Church - both very special occasions despite the rain. It was also lovely to hear the clank and rattle of cans on the decorated car as the bride and groom drove away from the church. The rain didn't dampen their happiness.
Fortunately, the sunshine broke through again today which was ideal for people to get out and safely enjoy the countryside and ideal for the wedding and Nature Watch, both held at Harlington Church. Two wonderful occasions enjoyed by all present.
Nature Watch at Harlington Church continues tomorrow (Sunday 3-6pm) and through the week (3-5pm) and again next weekend 3-6pm. Refreshments are served at the weekend. This is a lovely event for all age groups and especially families. All welcome.
Tomorrow's Church Services within the Quintet are:
Harlington BCP Holy Communion at 8.00am led by Linda
Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Linda and Robert
Chalgrave Morning Praise at 9.30am led by Rev Roger Wood
Tingrith Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Nigel and Jon
Toddington Morning Praise at 11am led by Rev Roger Wood.
Westoning Holy Communion at 11am led by Nigel, Jon and Jenna
The Upper Room online service at 6pm will focus partly on St Paul and C S Lewis and will feature a talk by Alister McGrath who is an amazing Christian Theologian. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and events this week:
Monday 7th June - Morning Prayer at Toddington at 9.30am
Susan Wynn's Funeral at Westoning at 2pm
Tuesday 8th June - NB no Morning Prayer Zoom Service this week.
Wednesday 9th June- Holy Communion at Harlington at 10am. All Welcome
Friday 11th June Judith Goodman's Funeral at Westoning at 11am. Little Stars at 1.15pm.
Sunday Services: 13th June
Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion
Chalgrave 9.30am Holy Communion
Toddington 11am Holy Communion
Westoning 9.30am Families Service and 11am Holy Communion (please book a place via Westoning Church website)
6pm The Upper Room online service
Please see the poster with information about the Nature Watch special event and this week's reading sheet above.
With all good wishes
Linda and Nigel
29th May 2021
Hello Everyone
What a beautiful sunny bank holiday weekend it is this weekend which is such a welcome change after all that rain! It has been great to spend some time in the garden again without needing waders and waterproofs.. but how the grass and the plants have grown!
Nigel has just returned from leading a joyful wedding at Harlington Church and how good it is to now being able to share these special occasions.
We look forward to next weekend with a mixture of sadness and of joy. On Friday the funeral will take place for Pearl Everett, who was organist at Harlington for so many years (and before that at Woburn Church). Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pearl's family as they grieve. There will be limited available spaces in church on Friday, (social distance rules apply). Enquiries about church places can be made to Tricia Murphy (churchwarden). Sadly, it is not possible for people to gather in the churchyard on the day, but you may gather on Bury Orchard to pay your respects, should you wish to. (If you have any special memories of Pearl could please drop me a line or give me a call to share them. Thank you!)
At Toddington Church at 2.30pm on Friday we look forward to the wedding of Grace and Charlie and on Saturday at Harlington there will be another special wedding.
At 3pm on Saturday Harlington Church Nature Watch begins at 3pm. This promises to be a fascinating opportunity to become absorbed in the wonders of God's creation as Spring and new life emerges. There will be plenty of activities.
Tomorrow's church services within the Quintet are:
Harlington Holy Communion at 9.30am
Chalgrave Holy Communion at 9.30am
Toddington Holy Communion at 11am
Westoning Holy Communion at 11am
6pm The Upper Room online service will focus on 'Inspirational Christians' with songs, Bible Reading and prayers. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and events this week:
Monday 31st May - no Morning Prayer at St. George's Church, Toddington (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 1st June - Morning Prayer by Zoom 9.30am - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda
Wednesday 2nd June - 10am Morning Worship at Harlington church (Holy Communion)
Friday 4th June - 12 noon Pearl's funeral
Saturday 5th June: 12 noon wedding
Saturday 5th June 3-6pm Nature Watch weekend begins at St. Mary's Church, Harlington.
Sunday Services: 6th June:
Harlington 8am BCP Holy Communion and 9.30am Holy Communion
Chalgrave 9.30am Morning Worship
Toddington 11am Morning Worship
Westoning 11am Holy Communion
Tingrith 9.30am Holy Communion
6pm The Upper Room online service - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda
Please see the poster with information about the Nature Watch special event and this week's reading sheet above
With all good wishes
Linda and Nigel
22nd May 2021
Dear All
We hope you have had a good week and have enjoyed opportunities to get out and about more freely to meet with friends and family members. The weather hasn't been so kind this week but it sounds as if it will be less wet next week.. we certainly hope so! It will be good to feel a little Summer Sunshine for a change.
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, otherwise known as the birthday of the church, when the Holy Spirit came in power so many years ago. We too today can be guided by the Holy Spirit and feel His comforting presence.. the Holy Spirit is also known as the Comforter.
This Sunday our services are as follows:
Harlington Church, 9.30am Holy Communion for Pentecost
Chalgrave Church, 9.30am, Holy Communion Service
Westoning Church, 11am Holy Communion for Pentecost
Toddington Church, 11am Holy Communion Service
Tingrith Church, 3pm Pentecost Afternoon Service (40 minutes)
The Upper Room by zoom link at 6pm 'Encounters with the Holy Spirit' - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
If you are unable to go to a church service, I have attached this week's reading sheet and a service sheet for you to read at home (see above).
Other weekly services and events:
Monday 9.30am Toddington Church Morning Prayer Service
Tuesday 9.30am Morning Prayer service on Zoom - link available from Rev'd Linda
Wednesday 10am Morning Worship Service at Harlington Church
Wednesday eve at 8pm Toddipedia Quiz night. Zoom access ID link is: ID: 77539307723 Passcode: toddipedia. Cost £5 per team (link for poster above)
Friday 1.15pm Little Stars Mums and Tots gathering in Westoning Church.
This week Toddington Youth Group (9-13 years) met for a circular walk and had a lovely time, coping well with any muddy patches and fortunately arriving back at Chalgrave Church just in time before the skies opened with a big hail storm. We plan to meet again next month. Please contact Rev Linda (01525 714442) or Rebecca (email above) for more information. All Welcome.
We are looking forward positively to gathering with the Messy Church Toddington family at the end of June for a picnic (More information to follow for the families). It is so good to begin to emerge from lockdown to be able to meet up again.
There are also plans in the pipeline for some children's events at Harlington church.... watch this space for more information soon.
Toddington Church held its second post lockdown cake stall today, with the addition of plants too. Thank you so much to everyone who either supported or contributed. It was wonderful to have so many lovely conversations on the Green and to come home with some very tasty goodies and some plants. Folk were delighted to raise £226.50 towards church funds. Thank you so very much for all your efforts. The next stall will be on June 19th from 10am.
As we look ahead to a greater release from lockdown, we are pleased to be able to meet with baptism families to plan their services and are also keen to consider other opportunities to meet and to support each other. One idea at Toddington is a Walk, Talk opportunity for some of us to get out and walk in the fresh air, to talk on the way, and to meet for a cuppa afterwards perhaps for a short Bible reflection of prayer. If you would be interested in this, do please get in touch.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our wedding couples who are excitedly anticipating finally being able to marry in church, with less restrictions - in some cases after having had to postpone weddings several times. Do please hold the couples in your prayers, especially Katie and Chris who marry at Harlington next Saturday.
We also hold in our prayers those families who grieve and remember particularly the families of Pearl and Peter of Harlington.
Do please get in touch if you would like a chat, a prayer or a cuppa, or if you have any thoughts or ideas to share about what you would like church to be able to offer to you.
Have a good week.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
15th May 2021
Dear All
We hope you are all well and wish you happiness this week as we begin to unlock.
Services this Sunday and Services and events this week:
Sunday 16th May:
Chalgrave Church 9.30m - a said Holy Communion Service (Linda and Stephen to lead),followed by APCM
Tingrith Church 9.30am - Holy Communion Service (Nigel and Jon to lead)
St Mary's Church, Harlington 9.30am - Morning Prayer led by Jenna (Ordinand from Westoning) and Chris.
Toddington Church 11am - Holy Communion Service (Jenna and Linda to lead)
Westoning Church 11am - Holy Communion Service (Nigel and Jon to lead)
The Upper Room by Zoom at 6pm, looking at mental health week, with guest speaker Richard. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and Events during the week within the Quintet
Monday 17th May Morning Prayer 9.30am at Toddington Church
Tuesday 18th May Morning Prayer by zoom 9.30am. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Tuesday 18th May, 5.30-7pm Toddington/Chalgrave youth group meet at Chalgrave church for a circular walk.
Wednesday morning worship at 10am at Harlington Church.
Friday 21st May Little Stars pre-school parent and tot group at Westoning Church at 1.45-2.45pm. To reserve a place please contact: jmsteer.jms@gmail.com
This week, from Ascension Day until Pentecost which is next Sunday, we join the Church of England initiative of Thy Kingdom Come. Daily updates and information will be posted on the Church Facebook pages with information being also circulated by email. Or go online to Thy Kingdom Come where there is a wonderful wealth of resources. Please take this opportunity to offer focused prayer for 5 people to come to know Jesus.
With our love and prayers
Linda and Nigel
1st May 2021
Dear all
We send you our very best wishes this week and hope you have had a good week.
This is the first week without a Recorded Service which seems a little strange after we have been preparing them to share with you for over a year now during lockdown. However, as we emerge back to the churches, we look ahead with joy to meeting in church tomorrow for the services.
Here are this Sunday's services:
Harlington Church
8am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion service
9.30am Holy Communion Service
Chalgrave Church
9.30am Holy Communion Service
Toddington Church
11am Holy Communion Service
Tingrith Church
9.30am Morning Worship Service
Westoning Church
11am Holy Communion Service
6pm The Upper Room online zoom service with a theme of 'Inspiring Christians' - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and Events this week:
Monday Bank Holiday.. no services
Tuesday: Morning Prayer, Toddington Church 9.30am:
Wednesday: 10am Morning Worship Harlington Church
Wednesday 7pm Toddington Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting in St George of England Church
Date for Chalgrave Diary:
Chalgrave APCM will be held on Sunday 16th May, after the 9.30am Morning Service
Prayers and sad news:
Please continue to hold Sylvia and Pearl in your prayers.
Please also hold in your prayers the recently bereaved families of Gillian Osbourne, Ted Chapman, and Peter Champion of Harlington and Geraldine Heal and June Smith of Toddington and Kitty Pearce of Westoning.
Nigel's news:
Nigel is to be made an honorary Canon of the Cathedral of St Albans on Saturday 8th May at 4pm as part of the Evening Service. There are one or two places available. If you would like to attend please let Nigel know as soon as possible on 01525 714442. You will be most welcome.
To keep you in the picture; on the Retirement of Rev Stephen Williams, incumbent of Harlington Church, on 6th April 2021, Nigel has now officially become the incumbent of St Mary's Church, Harlington, which now forms part of a new benefice of three parishes with Westoning and Tingrith. Linda will now become Associate Minister at Harlington in addition to Associate Minister at Westoning and Tingrith, and will continue as Priest in Charge of Toddington and Chalgrave parishes. Nigel continues to be an Associate Minister at Toddington and Chalgrave churches in addition to his new role.
We send you our love and prayers. Please do get in touch if you would like any support, prayers, or just a chat.
God bless
Linda
12th June 2021
Dear All,
Summer has arrived and so if you are looking for a cool place to rest from this gorgeous sunshine, why not pop along to your local friendly church where there will be services this Sunday:
This week's Sunday Services:
Chalgrave 9.30am Holy Communion Service led by Linda
Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion Service led by Nigel
Westoning 9.30am Family service led by Rebecca
Westoning 11am Holy Communion Service led by Nigel and Jon
Toddington 11am Holy Communion Service led by Linda and Steve
The Upper Room service at 6pm on Sunday has a theme of : What a friend we have in Jesus? Do join this hour of music prayer and reflection. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services this week:
Monday Morning Prayer at 9.30am at Toddington Church
Wednesday at 10am, Morning Service at Harlington Church
Wednesday: Harlington Churches Together Zoom Service 8pm 16th June: link to be issued by Clive Salmon
Saturday: the wedding of Rebecca and Sam at Harlington.
Other events:
Sunday 13th pm 3-6pm Nature Watch in Harlington Churchyard.. with activities for children and adults, plus refreshments.
Saturday 19th - Cake and plant stall on Toddington Green in aid of church funds. More information from Dee. Donations welcome.
We hope you are all keeping well and we wish you a very good week.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
Revd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge: 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or email: revdchalgrave@gmail.com
Revd Nigel Washington, Associate Minister: 07722 297299 or email: nwashy2@gmail.com
Sue, Churchwarden at All Saints, Chalgrave: 07796 666174
Margaret, Churchwarden at All Saints, Chalgrave : 01582 605561
Sandy, All Saints, Chalgrave PCC member: 01525 874748
Dee, Church Warden at Toddington: 01525 872649
5th June 2021
Dear All,
We hope and pray that you are fit and well and have had a good week. It has been wonderful weather for families to get out and about during half-term to enjoy the sunshine and good weather, and I know lots of families have enjoyed the opportunity to get together properly for the first time for months. It has been so lovely to feel the sunshine and the longer days and there have been some spectacular sunsets in the villages.
On Friday, at Harlington we gave thanks for the life of Pearl Everett, organist, at her funeral, and later in the day, Linda was blessed to lead the marriage of Grace and Charlie at Toddington Church - both very special occasions despite the rain. It was also lovely to hear the clank and rattle of cans on the decorated car as the bride and groom drove away from the church. The rain didn't dampen their happiness.
Fortunately, the sunshine broke through again today which was ideal for people to get out and safely enjoy the countryside and ideal for the wedding and Nature Watch, both held at Harlington Church. Two wonderful occasions enjoyed by all present.
Nature Watch at Harlington Church continues tomorrow (Sunday 3-6pm) and through the week (3-5pm) and again next weekend 3-6pm. Refreshments are served at the weekend. This is a lovely event for all age groups and especially families. All welcome.
Tomorrow's Church Services within the Quintet are:
Harlington BCP Holy Communion at 8.00am led by Linda
Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Linda and Robert
Chalgrave Morning Praise at 9.30am led by Rev Roger Wood
Tingrith Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Nigel and Jon
Toddington Morning Praise at 11am led by Rev Roger Wood.
Westoning Holy Communion at 11am led by Nigel, Jon and Jenna
The Upper Room online service at 6pm will focus partly on St Paul and C S Lewis and will feature a talk by Alister McGrath who is an amazing Christian Theologian. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and events this week:
Monday 7th June - Morning Prayer at Toddington at 9.30am
Susan Wynn's Funeral at Westoning at 2pm
Tuesday 8th June - NB no Morning Prayer Zoom Service this week.
Wednesday 9th June- Holy Communion at Harlington at 10am. All Welcome
Friday 11th June Judith Goodman's Funeral at Westoning at 11am. Little Stars at 1.15pm.
Sunday Services: 13th June
Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion
Chalgrave 9.30am Holy Communion
Toddington 11am Holy Communion
Westoning 9.30am Families Service and 11am Holy Communion (please book a place via Westoning Church website)
6pm The Upper Room online service
Please see the poster with information about the Nature Watch special event and this week's reading sheet above.
With all good wishes
Linda and Nigel
29th May 2021
Hello Everyone
What a beautiful sunny bank holiday weekend it is this weekend which is such a welcome change after all that rain! It has been great to spend some time in the garden again without needing waders and waterproofs.. but how the grass and the plants have grown!
Nigel has just returned from leading a joyful wedding at Harlington Church and how good it is to now being able to share these special occasions.
We look forward to next weekend with a mixture of sadness and of joy. On Friday the funeral will take place for Pearl Everett, who was organist at Harlington for so many years (and before that at Woburn Church). Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pearl's family as they grieve. There will be limited available spaces in church on Friday, (social distance rules apply). Enquiries about church places can be made to Tricia Murphy (churchwarden). Sadly, it is not possible for people to gather in the churchyard on the day, but you may gather on Bury Orchard to pay your respects, should you wish to. (If you have any special memories of Pearl could please drop me a line or give me a call to share them. Thank you!)
At Toddington Church at 2.30pm on Friday we look forward to the wedding of Grace and Charlie and on Saturday at Harlington there will be another special wedding.
At 3pm on Saturday Harlington Church Nature Watch begins at 3pm. This promises to be a fascinating opportunity to become absorbed in the wonders of God's creation as Spring and new life emerges. There will be plenty of activities.
Tomorrow's church services within the Quintet are:
Harlington Holy Communion at 9.30am
Chalgrave Holy Communion at 9.30am
Toddington Holy Communion at 11am
Westoning Holy Communion at 11am
6pm The Upper Room online service will focus on 'Inspirational Christians' with songs, Bible Reading and prayers. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and events this week:
Monday 31st May - no Morning Prayer at St. George's Church, Toddington (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 1st June - Morning Prayer by Zoom 9.30am - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda
Wednesday 2nd June - 10am Morning Worship at Harlington church (Holy Communion)
Friday 4th June - 12 noon Pearl's funeral
Saturday 5th June: 12 noon wedding
Saturday 5th June 3-6pm Nature Watch weekend begins at St. Mary's Church, Harlington.
Sunday Services: 6th June:
Harlington 8am BCP Holy Communion and 9.30am Holy Communion
Chalgrave 9.30am Morning Worship
Toddington 11am Morning Worship
Westoning 11am Holy Communion
Tingrith 9.30am Holy Communion
6pm The Upper Room online service - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda
Please see the poster with information about the Nature Watch special event and this week's reading sheet above
With all good wishes
Linda and Nigel
22nd May 2021
Dear All
We hope you have had a good week and have enjoyed opportunities to get out and about more freely to meet with friends and family members. The weather hasn't been so kind this week but it sounds as if it will be less wet next week.. we certainly hope so! It will be good to feel a little Summer Sunshine for a change.
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, otherwise known as the birthday of the church, when the Holy Spirit came in power so many years ago. We too today can be guided by the Holy Spirit and feel His comforting presence.. the Holy Spirit is also known as the Comforter.
This Sunday our services are as follows:
Harlington Church, 9.30am Holy Communion for Pentecost
Chalgrave Church, 9.30am, Holy Communion Service
Westoning Church, 11am Holy Communion for Pentecost
Toddington Church, 11am Holy Communion Service
Tingrith Church, 3pm Pentecost Afternoon Service (40 minutes)
The Upper Room by zoom link at 6pm 'Encounters with the Holy Spirit' - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
If you are unable to go to a church service, I have attached this week's reading sheet and a service sheet for you to read at home (see above).
Other weekly services and events:
Monday 9.30am Toddington Church Morning Prayer Service
Tuesday 9.30am Morning Prayer service on Zoom - link available from Rev'd Linda
Wednesday 10am Morning Worship Service at Harlington Church
Wednesday eve at 8pm Toddipedia Quiz night. Zoom access ID link is: ID: 77539307723 Passcode: toddipedia. Cost £5 per team (link for poster above)
Friday 1.15pm Little Stars Mums and Tots gathering in Westoning Church.
This week Toddington Youth Group (9-13 years) met for a circular walk and had a lovely time, coping well with any muddy patches and fortunately arriving back at Chalgrave Church just in time before the skies opened with a big hail storm. We plan to meet again next month. Please contact Rev Linda (01525 714442) or Rebecca (email above) for more information. All Welcome.
We are looking forward positively to gathering with the Messy Church Toddington family at the end of June for a picnic (More information to follow for the families). It is so good to begin to emerge from lockdown to be able to meet up again.
There are also plans in the pipeline for some children's events at Harlington church.... watch this space for more information soon.
Toddington Church held its second post lockdown cake stall today, with the addition of plants too. Thank you so much to everyone who either supported or contributed. It was wonderful to have so many lovely conversations on the Green and to come home with some very tasty goodies and some plants. Folk were delighted to raise £226.50 towards church funds. Thank you so very much for all your efforts. The next stall will be on June 19th from 10am.
As we look ahead to a greater release from lockdown, we are pleased to be able to meet with baptism families to plan their services and are also keen to consider other opportunities to meet and to support each other. One idea at Toddington is a Walk, Talk opportunity for some of us to get out and walk in the fresh air, to talk on the way, and to meet for a cuppa afterwards perhaps for a short Bible reflection of prayer. If you would be interested in this, do please get in touch.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our wedding couples who are excitedly anticipating finally being able to marry in church, with less restrictions - in some cases after having had to postpone weddings several times. Do please hold the couples in your prayers, especially Katie and Chris who marry at Harlington next Saturday.
We also hold in our prayers those families who grieve and remember particularly the families of Pearl and Peter of Harlington.
Do please get in touch if you would like a chat, a prayer or a cuppa, or if you have any thoughts or ideas to share about what you would like church to be able to offer to you.
Have a good week.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
15th May 2021
Dear All
We hope you are all well and wish you happiness this week as we begin to unlock.
Services this Sunday and Services and events this week:
Sunday 16th May:
Chalgrave Church 9.30m - a said Holy Communion Service (Linda and Stephen to lead),followed by APCM
Tingrith Church 9.30am - Holy Communion Service (Nigel and Jon to lead)
St Mary's Church, Harlington 9.30am - Morning Prayer led by Jenna (Ordinand from Westoning) and Chris.
Toddington Church 11am - Holy Communion Service (Jenna and Linda to lead)
Westoning Church 11am - Holy Communion Service (Nigel and Jon to lead)
The Upper Room by Zoom at 6pm, looking at mental health week, with guest speaker Richard. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and Events during the week within the Quintet
Monday 17th May Morning Prayer 9.30am at Toddington Church
Tuesday 18th May Morning Prayer by zoom 9.30am. Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Tuesday 18th May, 5.30-7pm Toddington/Chalgrave youth group meet at Chalgrave church for a circular walk.
Wednesday morning worship at 10am at Harlington Church.
Friday 21st May Little Stars pre-school parent and tot group at Westoning Church at 1.45-2.45pm. To reserve a place please contact: jmsteer.jms@gmail.com
This week, from Ascension Day until Pentecost which is next Sunday, we join the Church of England initiative of Thy Kingdom Come. Daily updates and information will be posted on the Church Facebook pages with information being also circulated by email. Or go online to Thy Kingdom Come where there is a wonderful wealth of resources. Please take this opportunity to offer focused prayer for 5 people to come to know Jesus.
With our love and prayers
Linda and Nigel
1st May 2021
Dear all
We send you our very best wishes this week and hope you have had a good week.
This is the first week without a Recorded Service which seems a little strange after we have been preparing them to share with you for over a year now during lockdown. However, as we emerge back to the churches, we look ahead with joy to meeting in church tomorrow for the services.
Here are this Sunday's services:
Harlington Church
8am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion service
9.30am Holy Communion Service
Chalgrave Church
9.30am Holy Communion Service
Toddington Church
11am Holy Communion Service
Tingrith Church
9.30am Morning Worship Service
Westoning Church
11am Holy Communion Service
6pm The Upper Room online zoom service with a theme of 'Inspiring Christians' - Zoom link available from Rev'd Linda.
Services and Events this week:
Monday Bank Holiday.. no services
Tuesday: Morning Prayer, Toddington Church 9.30am:
Wednesday: 10am Morning Worship Harlington Church
Wednesday 7pm Toddington Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting in St George of England Church
Date for Chalgrave Diary:
Chalgrave APCM will be held on Sunday 16th May, after the 9.30am Morning Service
Prayers and sad news:
Please continue to hold Sylvia and Pearl in your prayers.
Please also hold in your prayers the recently bereaved families of Gillian Osbourne, Ted Chapman, and Peter Champion of Harlington and Geraldine Heal and June Smith of Toddington and Kitty Pearce of Westoning.
Nigel's news:
Nigel is to be made an honorary Canon of the Cathedral of St Albans on Saturday 8th May at 4pm as part of the Evening Service. There are one or two places available. If you would like to attend please let Nigel know as soon as possible on 01525 714442. You will be most welcome.
To keep you in the picture; on the Retirement of Rev Stephen Williams, incumbent of Harlington Church, on 6th April 2021, Nigel has now officially become the incumbent of St Mary's Church, Harlington, which now forms part of a new benefice of three parishes with Westoning and Tingrith. Linda will now become Associate Minister at Harlington in addition to Associate Minister at Westoning and Tingrith, and will continue as Priest in Charge of Toddington and Chalgrave parishes. Nigel continues to be an Associate Minister at Toddington and Chalgrave churches in addition to his new role.
We send you our love and prayers. Please do get in touch if you would like any support, prayers, or just a chat.
God bless
Linda
Actions we can all take to continue Living God’s Love during the COVID-19 outbreak
We can still find new ways to pray, to worship and to serve with ‘generosity and joy, imagination and courage’.
Across our diocese, we can pray for our families, our neighbours, our local health workers and for all those charged with making difficult decisions at this challenging time. The Lord’s Prayer asks God to meet our daily needs and to protect us from evil. Why not pray it every time we wash our hands?
We are humbled by the extraordinary response of so many people and churches to love their neighbours at this time. Church members, along with people across the community, are contacting the isolated, picking up shopping and calming fears.
Meanwhile please join us in praying regularly:
Living God, draw us deeper into your love;
Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;
Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.
Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire us to live your love with generosity and joy, imagination and courage;
for the sake of your world and in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
Church of England Prayer Resources
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
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