Message from Rev'd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge
6th August 2022
Hello Everyone
The sky is blue, the sun has been beating down and Summer is in full swing. The fields are being harvested and fruit is ripening on the trees. It is a lovely time of year, but also a strange time of year.. village life calms and people head away on holiday as the routine and momentum changes. It is important to rest and we hope that you all will find time to have rest and fulfilment.
It was a joy to host Messy Church families at Toddington this Friday. We had no idea if anyone would come.. and suddenly children appeared along the path, with their parents, and we enjoyed a lovely time together with 24 children making crafts about Zacchaeus and munching home-made pizzas for tea. Ploughman's lunches were also a special time with Wilkinson Hall abuzz with happy chatter.
Within the seasons of life's changes, Nigel is now in his final month before his retirement as Vicar of the Benefice of Westoning, Tingrith and Harlington churches - which is a poignant stage, with the last one of everything approaching (including for Nigel a last special wedding at Harlington). This all adds to it being a 'strange time of year'.
This week's services and events from Sunday 7th August
8.00 am Harlington, BCP Holy Communion - Nigel
9.30 am Chalgrave Church, Holy Communion - Linda
9.30 am Harlington Church, Holy Communion - Nigel
9.30 am Tingrith Church, Morning Prayer - Steve
11.00 am Toddington Church, Holy Communion, with baptisms during the service - Linda
11.00 am Westoning Church, Holy Communion, Nigel
12.00 noon – 2.00 pm Tingrith Church, Cheese and Wine Lunch, Tickets £5
Monday 8th August
Morning Prayer Toddington Church 9.30 am
Seated Pilates 2.00 pm
Tuesday 9th August
Westcaf 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, and Sewing Bee 1.00 – 3.00 pm Westoning Village Hall
Knitting Group 10.30 am Wilkinson Hall, Toddington
Wednesday 10th August
Holy Communion Service, Harlington Church 10.00 am
Thursday 11th August
2.00 – 4.00 pm Afternoon with friends, Wilkinson Hall
Friday 12th August
Painting For Pleasure group, 10.30 am Wilkinson Hall
Wedding rehearsal Toddington Church 1.30 pm
Saturday 13th August
9.30 am Stall on the Green (cakes, jams etc), Toddington
11.00 am Westoning Church, baby thanksgiving service
Sunday 14th Services
9.30 am Holy Communion - Chalgrave
9.30 am Holy Communion Harlington
11.00 am Holy Communion, Toddington
11.00 am Holy Communion, Westoning
2.00 pm Wedding - Toddington Church
We send our love and prayers to you all.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
If you would like to read earlier letters from Revd Linda, please click here
6th August 2022
Hello Everyone
The sky is blue, the sun has been beating down and Summer is in full swing. The fields are being harvested and fruit is ripening on the trees. It is a lovely time of year, but also a strange time of year.. village life calms and people head away on holiday as the routine and momentum changes. It is important to rest and we hope that you all will find time to have rest and fulfilment.
It was a joy to host Messy Church families at Toddington this Friday. We had no idea if anyone would come.. and suddenly children appeared along the path, with their parents, and we enjoyed a lovely time together with 24 children making crafts about Zacchaeus and munching home-made pizzas for tea. Ploughman's lunches were also a special time with Wilkinson Hall abuzz with happy chatter.
Within the seasons of life's changes, Nigel is now in his final month before his retirement as Vicar of the Benefice of Westoning, Tingrith and Harlington churches - which is a poignant stage, with the last one of everything approaching (including for Nigel a last special wedding at Harlington). This all adds to it being a 'strange time of year'.
This week's services and events from Sunday 7th August
8.00 am Harlington, BCP Holy Communion - Nigel
9.30 am Chalgrave Church, Holy Communion - Linda
9.30 am Harlington Church, Holy Communion - Nigel
9.30 am Tingrith Church, Morning Prayer - Steve
11.00 am Toddington Church, Holy Communion, with baptisms during the service - Linda
11.00 am Westoning Church, Holy Communion, Nigel
12.00 noon – 2.00 pm Tingrith Church, Cheese and Wine Lunch, Tickets £5
Monday 8th August
Morning Prayer Toddington Church 9.30 am
Seated Pilates 2.00 pm
Tuesday 9th August
Westcaf 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, and Sewing Bee 1.00 – 3.00 pm Westoning Village Hall
Knitting Group 10.30 am Wilkinson Hall, Toddington
Wednesday 10th August
Holy Communion Service, Harlington Church 10.00 am
Thursday 11th August
2.00 – 4.00 pm Afternoon with friends, Wilkinson Hall
Friday 12th August
Painting For Pleasure group, 10.30 am Wilkinson Hall
Wedding rehearsal Toddington Church 1.30 pm
Saturday 13th August
9.30 am Stall on the Green (cakes, jams etc), Toddington
11.00 am Westoning Church, baby thanksgiving service
Sunday 14th Services
9.30 am Holy Communion - Chalgrave
9.30 am Holy Communion Harlington
11.00 am Holy Communion, Toddington
11.00 am Holy Communion, Westoning
2.00 pm Wedding - Toddington Church
We send our love and prayers to you all.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
If you would like to read earlier letters from Revd Linda, please click here
SAFEGUARDING AT ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND CHURCH
The parish of Toddington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Please click here to see our Safeguarding Policy
The parish of Toddington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Please click here to see our Safeguarding Policy
CONTACT DETAILS
Revd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge: 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or by email: revdtoddington@gmail.com
Revd Nigel Washington, Associate Minister: 07722 297299 or email: nwashy2@gmail.com
Dee, Church Warden: 01525 872649
Revd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge: 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or by email: revdtoddington@gmail.com
Revd Nigel Washington, Associate Minister: 07722 297299 or email: nwashy2@gmail.com
Dee, Church Warden: 01525 872649
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