The Open Door Project at St Bartholomew's, Thurstaston

An update as at December 2008

The purpose of the Open Door Project is to:

- create a new common entrance so that all attendees (including wheelchair users) can gain unassisted access into the church;

- provide toilet facilities suitable for all attendees;

- provide an area where small groups can meet away from the body of the church;

- provide a small kitchen so that light refreshments can be prepared;

Despite the current financial difficulties, progress is being made. Revised plans have been submitted and full details can be found here.

Please continue to give this important project your full support.

ITPAS

The Irby, Thurstaston and Pensby Amenity Society is active in the Parish. For more information go to their website at:

http://www.itpas.org.uk/

and see a video prepared by ITPAS about some current local issues here.

The Mothers' Union

Details here.

The Evening Mothers' Union

Can't get to the day-time meetings?  Details of the Evening Mothers' Union here.

The Open Door Project

Learn more here.

Pilgrimage in the Steps of John and Paul

Cappadocia - Pisidia, The Seven Churches of Asia Minor. 12 days from Monday 27th April to Friday 8th May 2009.  Led by Rt Rev John Hayden.  Cost £959 per person with a single room supplement, plus £206 for optional two night extension in Istanbul. Please speak to Jane for further details.

Flowers

Remember the birthday or anniversary of a loved one and share the joy of flowers with the congregation of St Bartholomew's, Thurstaston.

Parish Boundaries

Do you live in the Parish? See our boundaries here. This is a large pdf file and you will need to have Adobe Reader to see it.

Shopping

A large number of retailers including Mothercare, Marks and Spencer, Thorntons, Waterstones, HMV, Asda, Next, Saga etc. will donate between 5% and 12% to the Mothers Union if you buy online. Go to www.buy.at/mothersunion

Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers

The Rector's new Guide Unit has registered for this scheme, so if you shop in Sainsbury's and don't usually give the vouchers to anybody else, please collect them and pass them to the Rector. Many thanks for your support.

Rector's Letter and Thanksgiving Sunday - 9th July 2009

Please read the Rector's letter carefully and look at the details of Thanksgiving Sunday. The issues raised are more than ordinarily important.

News from the Annual Meeting

Go here for news about changes agreed at the Annual Meeting.

News from the PCC

Go here for important news from the 1st June meeting.

YFC (Youth for Christ)

The Crux Theatre Company is to perform ‘The End of My World Remixed’, which plots the life of a teenage girl trying to make sense of life, in her own way. This play will make you laugh, cry, and consider the issues facing teenagers growing up in the 21st century. The event will take place on 25th June at 7.30 p.m. in the luxurious environment of the Lexus Chester Showroom, on Stanney Mill Lane, Chester, CH2 4RG. Tickets are £10 and include finger food and drinks on arrival, together with a chance to take part in a charity auction.

Buy your tickets at: www.yfc.co.uk/lexusevent or on 07824 562756 or at lexusevent@yfc.co.uk

Prayers at St Chad's

St Chad's is open for prayer each Thursday from 2.00 p.m. The Oasis Prayer Group meets on the third Thursday in the month at 2.00 p.m. All are welcome. Please pass on prayer requests to Leslie 648 5590 or Sue 648 1022.

Sunday School at St Chad's

Children from age 2½ can attend. There are activity bags available for children under the age of 2½. In case you feel the need to remove your child from the service, please note that there is also a box of toys and cushions in the foyer.

Mother's Union Summer Outing

To Worcester on Thursday 2nd July. Return fare £12. Contact Sue Burns on 0151 648 1022.

The Parish Weekend

The Parish weekend is planned to take place from Friday, 20th to Sunday, 22nd November Cloverley Hall, a beautiful country house which has been converted into a Christian conference centre, situated near Whitchurch in Shropshire. Find out more here.

Archbishops Appeal for Zimbabwe

Bishop Peter would like to draw your attention to the appeal. Further information can be found at www.chester.anglican.org

Wirral Mystery Plays 5th and 6th September in Birkenhead Park

Anybody interested in joining the cast or helping in any other way should contact he co-ordinator John Gorman, his e-mail address is wirral.2008@ntlworld.com

Diary Dates

Mothers' Union Summer Outing to Worcester on Thursday 2nd July. Return fare £12. Anyone wishing to join this visit will be very welcome. Contact Sue Burns 648 1022.

Saturday 13th June Riding for the disabled Ceilidh at St Chad's. Price: £12.50 including supper. Tickets available from Jean Heath 648 6015

Saturday 11th July Charity Garden Party at St Chad's. Various charities will be invited to have a table to raise funds for and awareness of their charity. The Parish will raise money by serving refreshments and running a cake stall and a plant stall.

Saturday 22nd August St Beartholomew's Day at St Bartholomew's. Teddy bears parachuting from the Church Tower. Fun for all the family and an opportunity to raise funds for Church.

Friday 2nd October Harvest Supper at St Chad's.

Saturday 17th October Children's Society Coffee Morning at St Chad's.

Saturday 17th October 2.15 p.m. at Chester Cathedral Licensing of Alan Jones as a Reader followed by celebratory afternoon tea at St Chad's.

Saturday 5th December Christmas Fair at St Chad's