Oldbury Benefice

A message from our Rector

They say Christmas is for children. Great, let’s become children again!
Let’s accept these truths at face value. Jesus once told a parable to explain the truth about why He needed to be born. It’s called the parable of the tenants in the vineyard:
.. . Read all of his message.....
Calstone Yatesbury Heddington Cherhill Compton Bassett

Our Benefice Vision

Our Vision is of five united and interdependent Christian communities working together to grow the Church in the Oldbury Benefice.

It will be a Church which is caring and welcoming, following the life and teachings of Jesus.

It will be responsive to the needs and aspirations of our community.

It will be a Church that will thrive and grow as people acknowledge its importance in their lives.

 

The Oldbury Community Chest

The Oldbury Community Chest is a discretionary fund to help folk in need throughout our five parishes. Some circumstances arise out of unforeseen crises, others are less serious. People have received a small gift or a bunch of flowers for the birth of a new baby or surgery, whilst others have received such things as a new bed to help cope with a disability.

If you know of a person or situation that might be in need of support, or indeed if you wish to contribute to the chest please have a word with Philip.

New Years Lamb
Leg of Lamb The Benefice flock has for sale some fine offerings for the New Year. More..
Country Ways
Peter Gladwin

An Evening with Peter Gladwin

at The Bear, Marlborough
Thursday February 2nd at 7.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you. 
Free entry.
Manor Cottager Studios
Max Colbourne
Dove Cottage
Hungry Lab
Divine
Raw Tuna

Peter was seriously burned in a fire aged one, always in and out of trouble with the police, stabbed in a gang fight aged 15, and the victim of a hit and run at 24.  While contemplating suicide he heard a message that turned his life around.

Now a probation officer working in Winchester, Peter will share his remarkable testimony of hope and redemption

Thirsty

At St James’ Church, Cherhill
On Sunday 29 January 2012
At 6.00pm

“Seeing God’s Glory
in Unexpected Places”
Speaker: Revd Tina Hodgett
Tina describes herself as a
"…a career teacher turned holy fool…a linguist turned pilgrim…a planner turned dreamer...I am a team vicar in the growing town of Portishead in N Somerset, supported by the Anglican Church to pray, wander and dream.  I long to see the church become co-creators with God”
Come and be encouraged – as we worship and learn together in an informal setting

Refreshments Available
Further details: Rachel Dickinson

Men's Breakfast

You are cordially Invited to a Christian Men's Breakfast to take place on

Saturday 21st January
at 8:00 am
at The Lansdowne Hotle, Calne

The speaker will be Alan Kember Esq. of Corsham.  He will talk about a recent visit to the Holy Land as a representative of the Bible Society which sponsors a charity to help the children of Palestinian Christians.  There will be an opportunity to make a donation to this work.
 
A full English breakfast will be served at a cost of £8-00 per person.
All men are welcome, please let Jon Forsyth (Tel 01249 816257) know if you are coming and of any guests you are bringing by Wednesday 18 January at the latest.

Living the Good Life

Join Tom, Barbara, Jerry and Margot, in an easy going approach to discussing matters of faith and life at the Rectory.

Wednesday nights:

9th November
23rd November
7th December

Please contact Philip for a brochure and further information.

Enjoy a fantastic week at New Wine Summer Conference  2012
Some of us from the Benefice have already  enjoyed these weeks and are planning to return next summer.  More of you are very welcome to join us for the week  from Sunday 29th July – Saturday 4th August.  It is a wonderful opportunity to receive Christian teaching (about 36 seminars to choose from each day!) and to worship amongst hundreds of other Christians.  For those of you with children there is an amazing children’s ministry.  Book before 30 November for cheaper rates.  For full details visit www.new-wine.org/summer  or ring Penelope Kilbee (01249 760776) or Jane  Horton (01380 850684).