Her Majesty The Queen

At this time of shock and grief, we give thanks for the life and service of Queen Elizabeth, we pray for the Royal Family, and we commend her into the arms of her loving Heavenly Father. For anyone wanting to respond immediately, you can join me as prayers are said in church tonight (Thursday): Nether Winchendon at 9pm Chearsley at 9.30pm Long Crendon at 10pm   And then also tomorrow (Friday): Nether Winchendon at 8am Chearsley at 8.30am Long Crendon at 9am...
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News on Services

Hello everyone. It is with heavy hearts that we have taken the decision to suspend our regular Sunday Services in church as we enter this new national lockdown. I acknowledge that this will be painful and costly for those of you who’ve been in a position to attend services in church since July, but I sincerely believe that this is the best way of blessing our whole village at this time. The decision was taken in response to the government’s call for us to do all we can to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the overwhelming burden on our health service right now, and rising cases locally. We will review the decision at the end of January. I will, by exception, be making monthly provision for those who are concerned for their spiritual well-being as a result of this decision, for example because they cannot access or engage with online services, or for whom taking communion physically is essential for their spiritual health....
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Soul Spark Prayer Stations

St Mary's Church 6th - 11th July This unusual situation is the perfect time to reflect on our lives and what matters most to us. "Soul Spark" is intended as a way into our inner experiences and the spirit deep within us.  I hope that your spirit will be uplifted and your heart touched as  you wander round and engage with the "stations" that help us to focus on particular areas of life's experiences....
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Long Crendon Clear Up

Saturday 21st March, Long Crendon Churchyard Clear-up Morning.   Please join in our annual tidy up from 9.30 to 12.30, bringing any appropriate tools.   We have been very successful in previous years in getting the churchyard straight before the growing season.   Refreshments provided....
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Witchert Chorale – 28th March

Saturday 28th March 2020, 7:30pm at St. Mary’s Long Crendon, Witchert Chorale “All Creatures Great and Small: Gibbons and Brahms in Birdland”.   Tickets £12 (£5 children) from Jennie Peters on 201895.   Thank you for supporting the Friends of St. Mary’s....
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Safari Supper – 1st Feb

Saturday 1st February 2020, Long Crendon Safari Supper. Please contact Darryl or Charlotte for an application form (which is also in the December Crendon Crier) on 01844 201130 or darrylmansfield7@gmail.com   Forms to reach Darryl and Charlotte by Saturday 18th January at the very latest....
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Gin Agin – 12th October

Saturday 12th October, 7-10:30pm, Friends of St. Mary’s ‘Gin Agin’ event at 3 Weaver Close (the Greenings site). £30 per person to include unlimited gin cocktails and a butterflied lamb BBQ. Limited numbers so please book tickets now with Rowly Willis on 208597!...
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