The ‘Socially Crafty’ group has been very busy knitting and crocheting poppies to make a garden display for Remembrance in the church grounds to raise money for The Royal British Legion.
You can come and see the poppies in the churchyard up to 15th November. As dusk falls we hope to have the area lit to show off the poppies, so you can come at any time.
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Honorary Treasurer
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Stone, Dinton and Hartwell is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Honorary Treasurer:
Do you have some time to give to take up a voluntary position in your community? The parish of Stone, Dinton and Hartwell is seeking someone to be our Parochial Church Council treasurer. You will work as part of a team with our book-keeper and members of our finance group. A more detailed role description can be found below. Please feel free also to discuss the role informally with Richard Smith on 07584 246268 or Revd Phil Groves on 07875 438244”.
To find out more about the role, you are welcome to speak to the Associate Rector, Revd Canon Dr Phil Groves (07875 438244), or the chair of the PCC Finance and Compliance group, Richard Smith (07584 246268)
Vicar@stonedintonhartwell.com
richard.smith@stonedintonhartwell.com
VIOLENCE AND DISORDER IN THE UK
Following the recent wave of violence and disorder across the UK, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said last weekend “I also want to thank churches and other faith groups around the country who are doing such vital work to care for their communities and bring people together. As Christians we remember Christ’s command to love our neighbour – that is especially vital at this time“.
“Lord God. At this time of unrest, we ask for your spirit to bring unity to our communities. For those who feel anxious, scared or intimidated – we ask you to fill them with your peace. For those who feel unwanted, abandoned or alone – we pray that you would fill them with your love. For those who feel in despair – we ask you to bring your hope.
We pray for all emergency workers at this time. For the police officers charged with keeping people safe and maintaining order; for the paramedics caring for those who are injured; and for the fire fighters responding to acts of arson and vandalism. Protect them from harm. Help them act with courage in the face of aggression and with restraint in the face of hostility.
We pray for our politicians and community leaders. That they would have the wisdom to know how to bring our communities together at this time in hope, love and reconciliation.
We pray for those causing disorder on the streets, that they will turn from darkness and hate, to be responsible upstanding citizens of their country.
Fill this land with your spirit of peace we pray.”
Amen.
SJB North Path Entrance
Unfortunelty, The North Steps entrance is temporarily closed due to subsidence under the steps. Please enter St John the Baptist, Stone via the Bishopstone Road or Church Way entrances.
Dogs in SJB Churchyard
Here at St John the Baptist, Stone,
We have always welcomed dog walkers to enjoy our beautiful churchyard.
However, Recently there have been several incidents where our grounds have been damaged by dogs that have been left to freely roam and a lot of dog mess has been left behind which our gardening volunteers have had to deal with.
In light of this, we have had to make the decision to designate our churchyard as a dog on leads only area. We did not want to make this decision as we would love to keep the churchyard as a safe place for dogs to play, but the actions of a few have caused this to be necessary. We hope to be able to reverse this decision if things improve.
