Author: benefice
The Tin Church is 120 in 2024!
The Tin Church at Brokerswood is celebrating an anniversary in 2024. The Church will have been in place for 120 years on 24 November 2024. In 1904 the building was taken down at Southwick and driven, by steam lorry, to Brokerswood where it was reassembled for use by the local congregation. Look out for plans … [Read more…]
Worship for January 2024
The season of Christmas continues with Epiphany when we celebrate the coming of the Magi to the Holy Family. The season of Christmas finishes with the Presentation of Christ to the Temple also known as Candlemas. Our regular pattern of worship returns. Special services include a service of Christian Unity which is being held on … [Read more…]
Westbury Area Network Food Bank
It is a sad fact of our current time that many people still suffer from food poverty for all sorts of reasons. If you would like to contribute to our local Food Bank in Westbury, your donations would be gratefully received. The coming winter and Christmas period are often crisis points for some people. All … [Read more…]
Supporting the Salisbury Women’s Refuge
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated Christmas gifts for the families at the Salisbury Women’s Refuge.The gifts were taken to Salisbury Cathedral on Tuesday 21st November where a special Mothers’ Union service was held for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. The gifts were then delivered to The Refuge. With very … [Read more…]
Light Party
The Light Party, held at Westbury Leigh Community Hall on 31st October, brought together children for songs, games and crafts. The Light Party was offered as an alternative to Halloween and the children enjoyed watching a video celebrating Jesus as the light of the world. Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the party … [Read more…]
Diocese of Salisbury Safeguarding Audit
The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding team is taking part in a national, external audit. The company doing the review want to hear views about and experience of safeguarding within Salisbury Diocese. This will be the first safeguarding audit of any diocese in this cycle. They are seeking feedback from everyone who is involved in any way … [Read more…]
Holy Trinity: Nativity Set Festival
Make your own Nativity Scene or bring your favourite set from home. Or just come to view and admire the entries. Friday 8th December between 5pm and 6:30pm Set up the Nativity Sets in the church. There will be mince pies and mulled wine available. Saturday 9th December between 10am and 4pm Church will be … [Read more…]