Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Y Course

“An amazingly fresh way to help people discover Jesus and come to follow him.” – Jeff Lucas, writer and speaker We are running this 8 Week Course at St Nicholas Church, starting 11th October 2011, from 7.30pm till 9pm. Refreshments … Continue reading

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Curran’s Currant

Read all about it! Please pick up a copy of David and Dawn’s latest news letter which will be made available at the three centres of worship. Also please see their prayer requests in ‘Prayer Focus’.

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“Restore” Birmingham Churches Together project

Sessions on asylum issues, together with training for people interested in befriending refugees and asylum seekers. Afternoon and evening sessions running over three weeks – end Sept to middle October. For more information visit www.restore-uk.org.

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PCC notes

On Tuesday evening the PCC met and, after some minor amendments, agreed the Parish Profile that will be sent out to clergy enquiring about the vacancy here; it also appointed Cheryl Doyle and Richard Huss as our Parish Representatives to … Continue reading

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Decorating Church for Harvest

St Nicholas will be open from 10 am on Saturday, 1 October. Please join Tina and her band of helpers to decorate the Church: many hands make light work. No previous experience necessary!

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Harvest Thanksgiving services

Our Harvest Thanksgiving services next take place on Sunday, 2 October, at St. Nicholas and St. Stephen’s. Gifts of produce are welcomed; at St. Nicholas these will go to Birmingham City Mission while at St. Stephen’s they will be distributed … Continue reading

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Prayer Meeting

Our prayer meeting takes place on Monday 26 September at 7.45 pm – contact us for details of the venue. You are welcome to join us to offer prayer for the life of the parish, for the wider Church and … Continue reading

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Winter Warmers

“Winter Warmers” start on Sunday 25th September at St. Nicholas Church, from 1.30 – 3.30 p.m. Join us for hot drinks, cup-a-soup, and biscuits, along with a chat and a look around the church.

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Message from Paul and Chris

“Thank you for the wonderful farewell and gifts. We will miss Elmdon. Thank you for your fellowship during the last ten years. We join you in prayer as you seek a new rector.” Paul and Chris are moving on Tuesday … Continue reading

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Flowers for Harvest

Donations towards flowers for Harvest would be gratefully appreciated. Please put your donations in the baskets provided or hand direct to Tina. Thank you in advance for helping to make the Church look beautiful at this special time of the … Continue reading

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Sponsored Hymn Sing

Join us at St Nicholas on Sunday 18th September at 3pm to sing your favourite hymns. It will also be your last opportunity of the season to savour the mouth-watering cakes available in the Wilberforce Hall. (3-5 pm)

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Children’s Ministry training event

At Knowle Parish Church on Saturday 26 November, 10.30am – 4pm. Cost: £10 per delegate (but with group discounts!) It is described as “a day of encouragement and inspiration” with practical, inspirational and realistic seminars. For more information, please see … Continue reading

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Grendon Passion Play

We are invited to The Passion Play, being held in the garden of 10 Maypole Lane, Grendon, Atherstone, CV9 2BS, on 16 & 17 Sept at 7.30 pm and 18 Sept at 3 pm. Tickets are £6 (a little more on … Continue reading

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St. Giles, Sheldon

Our sympathies to our neighbouring parish of St. Giles, Sheldon following the death of their Rector, the Revd. Brian Camp, shortly before his planned retirement.

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PCC Meeting

The next PCC meeting will be on Tuesday, 20 September, 7.30 pm at St Nicholas; this meeting will include the “Section 11” meeting to agree the Parish Profile and to appoint parish representatives to take part in appointing a new … Continue reading

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