All Saints’ Church starting new fellowship group The Fellowship Group have been discussing a new idea to hold monthly sessions for those in our church and community who might appreciate some company and the opportunity to get out for a chat and a cup of tea. We are hoping to begin these monthly ‘Afternoon Tea, … [Read more…]
Little Lights Stay & Play was successfully launched on Thursday 10 March Each Thursday, during term-time, babies, toddlers and pre-school children, accompanied by their parents and carers, meet at the West End Baptist Church between 1pm and 2.30pm to enjoy playing, crafts, a snack, songs and a story. If you know of any families who … [Read more…]
Sunday 29 May On Sunday 29 May All Saints’ Church will dedicate a new peal board for the bell ringing chamber in the Tower. The peal board commemorates the full peal on 27 December 2022 which marked the centenary of a full peal to mark the re-hanging of a new peal of bells in 1921. … [Read more…]
Information for those considering supporting refugees from Ukraine Wiltshire Council are co-ordinating refugee enquiries, and their website is being updated regularly. A welcome pack is prepared for all refugees, not just Ukrainians, but also Syrian and Afghan refugees who are also still looking for support. Placement – the infrastructure and the ability for refugees to maintain in-person … [Read more…]
Our register of the Vicars of Westbury Parish returns The history of All Saints’ goes back a long way. One of the places this history is recorded is in our list of the Vicars of Westbury which goes back to 1377 with William Niobe. The list is tucked away in the South Aisle but has … [Read more…]
On Sunday 13 March All Saints’ Church welcomed around 100 people to mark 20 years of the White Horse Team with a special celebration service. It was a joyful service. The Bishop of Ramsbury, The Right Reverend Doctor Andrew Rumsey led the service with the Team Rector, Revd Rebecca Harris. The current and many former … [Read more…]
Tess Brocksopp, Editor of the Holy Trinity Church Magazine plays an import role in the life of the village of Dilton Marsh. The Magazine keeps locals up to date and provides helpful details of Holy Trinity Church personnel. The magazine also includes information about Church activities, all of, which is presented in an inviting way … [Read more…]
The White Horse Team celebrated its 20th Anniversary on 12 February 2022 This year the White Horse Benefice is marking the anniversary of the 20th year since its creation. The Benefice is celebrating with a special service of celebration on Sunday 13 March at 3pm. The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey, the Bishop of Ramsbury … [Read more…]
Little Lights Stay and Play starts 10 March 2022 We are delighted to announce that Westbury Area Churches Together are launching Little Lights, a new Stay and Play group for toddlers. Little Lights Stay and Play Group will be held at the West End Baptist Church every Thursday during term-time from 1pm – 2.30pm. This … [Read more…]
An update from the team working on the Diocese’s Rural Ministry programme – Thrive The Thrive group continue to meet, having taken a short break over Christmas, our focus for the next few months is on discipleship. During the training event we were asked to consider how do we encourage people to grow in their … [Read more…]