Welcome to St Edburgha's
CHURCH SERVICES
The PCC have agreed that there will no longer be a requirement for masks to be worn in church. However if you feel more comfortable wearing one please feel free to do so. We would ask that you continue to use hand gel.
This will be kept under review by the church council
CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 4th December 10.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 11th December 10.30 am Christingle and Gift Service
Sunday 18th December 10.30 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols by candlelight
Saturday 24th December 11.30 pm Midnight Communion Service preceded by carol singing from 11.00 pm
Sunday 25th December 10.00 am Family Communion
Sunday services will be shared via Zoom at 10.30 am. If you wish to join these please send a message to stedburghaoffice@btconnect.com
Social and Fundraising Events
FUNDRAISING 2022/23
December 3rd Yardley by Candlelight in church 4.00 – 7.00 pm Entry free. Charge for refreshments
December 14th Christmas Decoration making evening.
Make a door wreath or table decoration. Demonstrations and support provided. Everything provided including refreshments £18.
Sessions at 5.30 pm and 8.00 pm. Booking essential. To book call 0121 291 0401
January 28th Skittles Night 7.30 pm in the church hall £10 including refreshments. Bring your own drinks.
February 25th Table Top Sale 10.30-1pm.
Tables £10. Contact Pauline Baker 0121 783 7965
March 25th Traditional Afternoon Teas.
From 3.30pm. Last booking 5.30pm. £12 or £15 with a glass
of Prosecco. Contact 0121 291 0401 to book.
April 10th Church Open Day. Come and visit the church dressed for Easter. Tours available. Refreshments including home-made cakes.
RESTORATION APPEAL
History
In 2008 we were advised that we needed to make urgent repairs to our spire, tower and roof. With the help of the congregation, many friends and supporters, the wider community and various charitable trusts we were able to complete the work on the spire in 2010 and the tower in 2011. In all these cost £350,000.. We have now completed the work on the roof and the refurbishment of the North Aisle which has created a learning and exhibition space. In the process a section of fictive paneling was uncovered and has been restored.
The Present
The church hall roof has been leaking for some time but has become a matter of urgent concern. Thanks to Biffa Awards who have donated £41,000 towards the cost work has started on the roof and exterior and we will be able to bring the inside up to standard. as well. In addition we are very grateful to the National Lottery Awards for All programme for their donation of £10,000.
The Future
Now we have repaired the roof we need to turn our attention to the inside of the church building. The stained glass windows are in much need of repair, the heating and lighting systems need major attention and no doubt by the time we get to that point other urgent jobs will be found. and then there's the halls and the Trust School. The target for the whole appeal is £1 million.
How Can I Help?
As well as supporting our events - and having a great time at the same time - we will always welcome a donation, however small.
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ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES IN THE CHURCH HALL
MONDAY
Slimming World 9.00 am, 3.30 pm, 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm Contact Julie on
07530552653 Ring for appointments
TUESDAY
Stay and Play Group 9.45 - 11. 30 am. Please ring 0121 291 0401 for more information
Steps Dance Academy 5.00 pm Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance for all ages and abilities. To book a place and for more details ring 0121 743 8241 or 07917 447 143
WEDNESDAY
Forward Club 11.30 am Contact 0121 679 6981
THURSDAY
Stay and Play Group Suspended until further notice . For more information contact 0121 291 0401
Friendship Club for the Retired 2.00 pm fortnightly Contact 0121 783 0437.
FRIDAY
Pilates 12.15 pm Contact 07871 510 243
Steps Dance Academy 5.45 pm Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance for all ages and abilities. To book a place and for more details ring 0121 743 8241 or 0791 744 7143
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Halls available for hire £25 per hour. Please ring 0121 291 0401
ACTIVITIES IN THE TRUST SCHOOL
MONDAY
Mens Club 7.30 pm
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study 2.30 pm fortnightly 7th and 21st December Call 0121 707 4677 for more information
THURSDAY
Yardley Conservation Society . 6.30.pm. Second Thursday of the month Contact 0121 783 7624 Website www.yardleyconservationsociety.co.uk no meeting in December.. Next meeting 8th January - a talk by a member of Birmingham Open Spaces Forum
FRIDAY
Place of Welcome: from 9.30 - 11.30 am in the Trust School
http://www.placesofwelcome.org/
· Friendship and hospitality
· Free refreshments
· Support and signposting for further advice
Contact Sylvia Roberts: 0121 - 784 7864 Please note the change of time from 9.30-11.30am.
SATURDAY
M.P's Surgery 10.00 am 3rd Saturday of the month.
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
261st GROUP SCOUT LEADER Amanda Thomas 07799 670610
261st BEAVER SCOUT COLONY Donna Smith 07849 605432
261st CUB SCOUT PACK Natalie Monnox 07712 284935
261st SCOUT TROOP Andrew Manders 0121 783 1108
261st EXPLORERS Luke James 07787 244711
BELL RINGERS Practice Wednesday 8.00 pm - Simon Adams 0121 786 1242
CHOIR PRACTICE Friday 7.00 pm - Simon Williams 07809 550236
SAFEGUARDING
SAFEGUARDING
If you have any concerns about a child, a young person or
an adult who may be vulnerable, or incidents of domestic violence please contact:
Julie Bridges (children): 07814 023 913 ,
Sylvia Roberts (adults): 07771 655 789
Robert Thomson (Domestic Violence): 0797 712 5647,
or the Vicar, Bill Sands: 07501 160 636
Alternatively, please contact the Bishop's Safeguarding Adviser Steph Haynes: 07342 993 844
For details of the Parish's safeguarding policy click here
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