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The Parish Diary
Here you can find out what is happening in each of the 5 churches within our Parish. Feel free to come along to any of the events at any church - You will be warmly welcomed!
(Regular services are listed on the individual Church's pages.) Last updated: 18-May-2012
Parish Events |
The Brereton & Rugeley Links Parish Magazine for May is available, priced just 50p. Pick up a copy in any of our churches. Why not ask for one to be reserved for you each month? Delivery may be possible. Talk to a Churchwarden or Contact us.
13th to 19th May: Christian Aid Week.
Tuesday 15th May: 7.30 pm - Parochial Church Council Meeting, St. Michael's.
Wednesday 23rd May: 7.30 pm - Mothers' Union Archdeaconry Service, St. Michael's, Lichfield.
Saturday 26th May: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, St. Augustine's.
Wednesday 30th May: 7.30 pm - Extra Parochial Church Council Meeting with the Archdeacon of Lichfield. St. Michael's.
Thursday 7th June: 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm - Wedding Preparation, St. Michael's.
Saturday 9th June: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, St. Michael's.
Saturday 21st June: 7.30 pm - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, Church of the Holy Spirit.
Saturday 23rd June: 6.30 pm - Ordination Service, St. Augustine's.
Wednesday 27th June: 7.30 pm - Deanery Synod.
The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 2HG]
Mondays: 9.00 am - 10.00 am - Tea & Toast.
Drop into St. Augustine's Church Hall (next to the church) for tea & toast.
Enjoy a chat with other mums. Toddlers welcome.
Admission Free. All welcome.
Mondays (First in each month): 7.00 pm - Julian Meeting, Sneydlands, Bryans Lane, Rugeley.
Tuesdays during school terms: 3.30 pm to 4.00 pm - 'Treasure Seekers'. Time together for children, parents, carers and grandparents. Songs, prayer time and stories. Activities for children. Tea and squash. All welcome!
Wednesdays (Second and Fourth in each month) : 2.00 pm - Young Children's Service/Playtime.
Alternate Thursdays: 10.30 am - 12.00 noon - Chat and This 'n' That.
Want to make new friends? Meet interesting people? Enjoy a coffee or tea?
Chat about mutual interests? Then come along to St. Augustine's Church Hall
(next to the church). Admission Free. All welcome.
(N.B. Next meetings 10th May, 24th May)
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Bible Study and Prayer Meetings. Fortnightly prayer meetings on Wednesdays in the Choir Vestry. Newcomers welcome. Next meeting 2nd May.
Thursday 17th May - Ascension Day: Services will be held at 6.30 am and 10.00 am.
Sunday 3rd June: 4.00 pm - Songs of Praise to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and afterward in the church grounds “The Big Picnic”. (Bring your Picnic to share with others.)
All welcome.
Monday 11th June: 7.00 pm - Quiz Night in aid of Abi's forthcoming trip to Africa with Link for Life. Entrance will be £3 including refreshments.
Tuesday 12th June: 7.30 pm - District Church Council Meeting.
Friday 15th to Monday 18th June: St. Augustine's Flower Festival.
This promises to be a great weekend with lots of things going on. Details of events can be seen on posters and flyers at back of church or Click here for details.
Tickets are now available from DCC members and Wardens for the Concerts and the Pigeon Race night. Why not make a great saving by buying an ‘all inclusive’ ticket for £10. Please encourage family and friends to come along and enjoy the flowers and entertainment.
The Church of St. Michael of All Angels |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 1DU]
St. Michael's 2011 Newsreel DVD: Featuring church walk, cream teas, barn dance, harvest supper and Christmas fayre. John Vernon's DVD is now available at £2 each. Please ask in church if you would like a copy.
Please note that the Community Café has been cancelled until further notice. It has been replaced by new clubs on a Thursday (see below).
First Monday of each month: 7.30 pm - Beetle Drive. Click here for dates.
£2 per adult, £1 per child, including light refreshments.
Third Monday of each month: 7.30 pm - Bingo. Click here for dates.
£1 entrance fee + 50p per book of 8 Bingo cards, including light refreshments.
Third Wednesday of each month: 12.00 noon - Lunch Bunch. Click here for dates.
(Lunches must be booked, please Contact us.)
New Clubs! 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm in the Churchroom.
Are you free on Thursdays? Do you want to try something different?
Everyone is welcome, any age from 0 to 100+.
Informal, friendly atmosphere, refreshments.
No need to book, just turn up!
Second Thursday of each month: Knit, Sew and Natter
Bring your knitting or sewing, learn how to knit or just come for a natter!
Forthcoming dates – 10th May, 14th June
Third Thursday of each month: Craft Club (Starting 16th February)
A new craft to learn each month.
Forthcoming dates – 17th May, 21st June
Fourth Thursday of each month: Book Club with a difference (Starting 23rd February)
Come along to talk about a book you’ve been reading and swap books that you’ve read with others in the group.
Forthcoming dates - 24th May, 28th June
Last Saturday of each month: 9.15 am for 9.30 am - Big Breakfast. Please book your breakfast by adding your name to the list in the church room.
On 19th May the speakers will be Brian and Jan Syk who will be talking about the Alpha Course.
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Saturday 19th May: 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm - Next to Best Clothes Sale, Churchroom.
Raffle and light refreshments.
Come and have some fun and get a bargain. Look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday 26th May: 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm - Summer Fete in the church grounds.
Tomboloa * Grand Draw * Barbecue * Refreshments * Book Stall * Craft Stall
Toy Stall * Bottle Stall * X-box Racing Challenge * Wii Dancing Challenge
Children's Activities & Much More
*** AND *** Soak the Mystery Guest!
Come and Celebrate With Us!
Tuesday 5th June: 7.30 pm - Standing Committee Meeting, the Vicarage.
Saturday 9th June: Annual Church Dinner, the Yorkshireman.
Tuesday 12th June: 7.30 pm - District Church Council Meeting.
Saturday 16th to Wednesday 20th June: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm - St. Michael's Flower Festival with an Olympic theme.
Refreshments available during the day 16th & 17th.
Saturday 16th June: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm - Cream Teas.
Viewing only 18th & 20th June.
The Church of the Good Shepherd |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 1LS]
Tuesdays: 7.30 pm - Bingo!
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Saturday 2nd June: 8.00 pm - Jubilee Barn Dance. £3 including buffet.
The Church of the Holy Spirit |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 2LY]
The Church of the Holy Spirit also has its own web site. Click here.
First Sunday of each month: After 10.00 am Holy Communion - Fairtrade Stall.
Tuesday mornings: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Community Café.
Come and have a cuppa, a cake and a warm welcome.
The church will be open from 9.00 am for the school service at 9.20 am, to which everyone is welcome, then after the service the café will be open, serving teas, coffees, home-made biscuits/cakes and freshly laid eggs.
Babies & Toddlers bring your Mums/Dads.
Bring your current craft project and chat while you work.
Make friends.
Pop in after walking the dog, water and a rest for your furry friend, too.
Tuesdays: 11.00 am - "Bounce and Rhyme" for very young children (6-24 months).
Tuesdays in term time: 3.15 pm to 4.30 pm - 'Jesus and Me' at Etching Hill School. A church led, school based group for primary children.
Thursdays: 7.00 pm - Half an hour of Evening Prayer using traditional Prayer Beads.
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Friday 25th May: 7.30 pm - Swing Band Concert and Fish & Chip Supper.
This event marks our Patronal Festival this Pentecost. The band are great and the meal's good value. Hope you can come along! Tickets £10.
Friday 1st June: 10.30 am to 12.00 noon - Jubliee Coffee Morning in aid of St. Giles Hospice.
Entrance – £3 (inclusive of homemade cake) A variety of stalls to include Tombola and Raffle.
Do came along and bring your friends.
Sunday 3rd June: Diamond Jubilee Lunch.
The Church of St. John the Baptist |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 2TQ]
First Wednesday of each month: 10.30 am - Coffee Morning.
All welcome to this social, community event.
Our next Coffee Morning will be on 6th June and will have a Diamond Jubilee theme.
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Wednesday 20th June: 2.00 pm - District Church Council Meeting.
St. John's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations!
We begin with our regular Coffee Morning on 4th July in the Church. This will be followed by several events:
Friday 6th July: 7.30 pm - Concert by Paul McCourt's Choir "Good Company", in Church. Tickets will be £3.00 and there will be a "Bring & Share Supper". This is always a popular and fun evening so put it in your diary!
Saturday 7th July: 2.00 pm to 5.0 pm - "Mad Hatters Tea Party" in the church.
The church will be simply decorated in an appropriate manner, and there will be a selection of stalls outside the church. There will also be a Grand Draw with many prizes so be sure to get your tickets.
Friday 13th July: 7.30 pm - Barn Dance with Fish & Chip Supper in the Village Hall.
Tickets (including supper) £6 each.
Rugeley and Brereton Churches Together |
Churches Together New Neighbour Welcome Pack
Churches Together have produced a ‘Welcome Pack’ for people moving into the area, with information about all the churches in Rugeley and useful local information. If you see someone moving into your road please Contact us, and we can either arrange to give you a pack to give to your new neighbour or for another member of the church to do so. Rev Michael Newman has written a warm welcome letter with the pack and it would be lovely if we can also, personally, welcome the new family to our locality.
Second Wednesday of alternate months: 7.30 pm - Rugeley and Brereton Churches Together Meeting at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Rugeley.
Next meeting Wednesday 11th April.
We were excited by the prospect of a food bank being introduced to our area, and it seems that there are many offers of help. As things are being set up we felt that a gift of money would be useful and it was unanimously decided that we should make a gift of £100 to the project from Churches Together. Once the scheme is up and running many people seemed willing to offer practical help.
Our thanks go to The Community Church for their initiative in getting this idea of the ground. Our reflections in February were led by Trevor who spoke inspiringly from Romans 12 and Ephesians 5. We are all part of the same body – what better way to describe the Church of Jesus working together.
We have been meeting bi monthly for some time now and perhaps it is time for us to consider how we are going to move forward. The only way we can be sure of what our Lord wants from us is to ask Him. Come and join with us as we seek His council.
Click below to read letters from Jean Talbot about past meetings.
September 2011 December 2011 February 2012