Oldbury Benefice

A message from our Rector

Becoming a Christian is always a free choice and nobody can ever be pushed into it. Being a Christian is about believing in the Easter message. Easter isn't about cute bunny rabbits and chocolate chicks. It's far better than that. Easter isn't about the greening of the earth and newly born animals. It's far better than that. Easter is the commemoration of a Cosmic battle that took place in our world between the powers of good and evil, and Jesus won the battle.
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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.

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Leg of Lamb The Benefice flock has for sale some fine offerings for the New Year. More..
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The Oldbury Benefice Team

Our Ministry Team consists of 9 Lay Pastoral Assistant's,
a Licensed Lay Minister and our Rector. Our Vision is to
share in the Pastoral care of the whole Community.
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Our Rector

 Philip Bromiley Philip Bromiley

His Team

    
Retired Priest  

Reverend Michael Henly

01249 815191
Licensed Lay Minister  

Dr. Tony Milsom

01249 813794

Church Wardens

    
  Calstone Derek Eadon
  Cherhill Jacqui Raven
  Compton Bassett Anne Rumming
  Heddington John Humphries
  Yatesbury Gib Hancock

Benefice Administrator

    
  Tracy Purnell

01249 820062

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Lay Pastoral Assistants

    
1 Paul Mackie 01672 539645
2 Lorraine Mackie 01672 539645
3 Margaret Watkins 01672 818801
4 Penelope Kilbee 01249 760776
5 Suzie Miles 01249 812955
6 Ian Shepherd
(Co-ordinator)		 01225 762398
7 Liz Shepherd 01225 762398
8 Doreen Illman 01249 814002
9 Pam Evans 01249 760328
10 Jane Horton 01380 850684
11 Rachel Dickinson 01249 817060

The Magazine Team

    
Editor Paul Mackie 01672 539645
Assisted by Tracy Purnell 01249 820062
Graphics Manor Cottage Studios 01249 760163

Contributors

    
Calstone Linda Gilder 01249 814008
Cherhill Hilary Wright 01249 820115
Heddington & Stockley Margaret Humphries 01380 850690
Compton Bassett Serena Henley 01249 813224
Yatesbury Gib Hancock 01672 539697
‘Loving our neighbour’ is central to the gospels and to the work and witness of the church in our communities. Trained and authorised lay people have an important part to play in the provision of pastoral care. In our Diocese such people are called Lay Pastoral Assistants. They voluntarily work alongside their parish clergy ministering to people within the church and beyond in their journey through life. LPA’s become a ‘sign’ to us all, reminding us of the need to love and care for each other. Ian Shepherd has kindly volunteered to help co-ordinate some of their work. Would you like a visit? Our LPA’s are trained in a variety of different aspects of pastoral care and will make time to call on anyone. Ian's number is 01225 762398, he'll be glad to put you in touch with someone. Pam Evans has been Licensed as a Lay Minister. She is authorised by the Bishop to share in the Mission and Pastoral work of the Benefice, take Services and officiate at funerals. Perhaps God is calling you to be a part of this lay ministry? If you'd like to talk further, have a chat with Philip.