Eastry and Woodnesborough BeneficeSt.James Staple
Outreach and Church groups
If you would like futher information on any of these groups e mail your enquiry using the link on the right-hand side of this page.
Welcome packs | Everyone who moves into the Village is given a welcome pack which contains a useful leaflet about what goes on in the Village, a magazine , aletter from the Vicar and a welcome card . So if you would like a pack or know of someone who would like on you can e mail the request. |
Parish News | This is a magazine which is printed and distributed by the church. It contains articles about village activities and advertises village events. Local businesses pay to advertise. The cost per advert depends on the size. The magazine is non profit making and subscriptions are £6 per year and is delivered free of charge to anyone in the village or £12 for postal copies. There are 10 copies per year (no copy in January and August). If you would like a magazine ring David on 01304 614590 If you would like to submit an article or place an advert in the magazine e mail Victoria Sharples |
| Mother and Toddler | Every Thursday 10 am -12Noon in Wodnesborough Village Hall Tel Tessa on 01304 366003 |
| Positive parenting Course | An
excellent 8 week course to help all parents (and anyone working with
children) to ENJOY their children more and to be more EFFECTIVE The course material is by Family Caring Trust and there will be a charge of £8 for the book that accompanies the course. For more details and/or to register contact Tessa Stevenson on 01304 366003 |
Beginner's Bible Study Group | 2nd and 4th Monday 2-3pm at The Piggeries- Animal Farm, Mill Lane, Staple |
| Pastoral Care Team | This is a dedicated group of people who regularly meet to pray for anyone in need. They occasionally have speakers connected with their work and offer practical help and advise. This help can be anything from friendship to transport to hospital. For urgent need please contact Don Martin on 01304 813412. |
Men's Fellowship | A
very active and friendly group that meets on the 4th Wednesday in the
month at 7.30pm in members home where there is a speaker and
refreshments are served . Occasionaaly there are open meetings in the
Village Hall and an outing usually in July. An Annual Dinner is held in
September which is always very popular and wives are also invited. |
| Ladies Fellowship | This meets at the Home of Hilary Baldwin who leads the group. They are held on the 4th Wednesday in the month at 2pm. |
| Coffee Pot | Coffee Pot was set up so that people could meet for a cup of coffee and a chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. It meets every Tuesday at 10.00.am in the Village Hall |
House Group | The Home group meets on Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30, during school term in the member’s homes. The time is mainly spent in bible study along with a time of socialising, worshipping (singing and listening to worship music) and prayer. The group also provides friendship and support for each other during the week. We also meet for a social evening once a term; this includes those spouses who do not attend the Home group. New members are welcome, if you are interested contact either Su Hill on 01304 813787 or Roger Dean on 01304 812043 |
Messy Church | Messy Church is a fresh approach to church for children and adults of all ages. With fun, food and friendship its an informal way of enjoying family time. Its about coming together, making things together, eating together and celebrating God together. Messy Church is colourful, creative, noisy, funny, yummy and probably sticky! |
| Knit and Natter | The group meets on first Wednesday of the Month at the home of Margaret Maxwell . A very friendly group that knit garments/ items for good causes while enjoying the company of others. Everything is provided and if you cannot knit Margaret would love to teach you. |