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An update on our search for a new vicar

The Churchwardens of Highbrook and West Hoathly are very pleased to give a brief report of welcome progress to everyone in The United Benefice regarding finding a new full-time priest

“We prepared a fresh “Parish Profile” which has been approved promptly by Archdeacon Angela and by Bishop +Martin . This enables the Diocese to advertise for a new vicar , which is planned between 7th  April and 7th May. We will provide another update as soon as we are able to share further news
We wish everyone  a Blessed Easter.
The Churchwardens of All Saints’ and St Margaret’s.”

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March Coffee morning

March coffee morning in Highbrook. 10.00 – 12.30

Come and join us for a coffee and cake at our monthly coffee morning on Tuesday 14th March, at Highbrook Village Hall from 10.00 until 12.30.

Open to all residents and friends of Highbrook with no agenda, just bringing the community together for a chat with neighbours and friends
Admission free, (donations towards hall running costs will be very welcome).

(Pic – prize-winning cakes from last year’s RBL Horti-Show)

 

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We Pray for Ukraine

 

Prayer for Ukraine

Almighty and Great God, accept our gratitude for your boundless mercy towards us. Hear the supplication of our afflicted hearts for the land and people of Ukraine, as they confront foreign aggression and invasion. Open the eyes of those who have been overtaken by a spirit of deception and violence, that they be horrified by their works. Grant victory over the powers of evil that have arisen and bless Ukraine with your gifts of liberty, peace, tranquility, and good fortune.

We implore you, O Merciful God, look with grace upon those who courageously defend their land. Remember the mothers and fathers, the innocent children, widows and orphans, the disabled and helpless, those seeking shelter and refuge, who reach out to you and to their fellow human beings looking for mercy and compassion. Bless the hearts of those who have already shown great generosity and solidarity, and those who prepare to receive their Ukrainian brothers and sisters in Ukraine’s greatest time of need. Bring us together as your children, your creation, and instill in us your strength, wisdom and understanding. May you be praised and glorified, now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

 

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Cleaning Party!

Our next church cleaning party is Thursday 23rd February from 11am-2pm with a focus on making the brass sparkle!  Join us for as little or long as you like, we’ll bring coffee, you bring dusters, brushes or whatever you’d like to use! (there are plenty of jobs away from the brass).Together we can make All Saints’ shine.

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Valentine’s coffee morning.

 

Valentine’s coffee morning in Highbrook. 10.00 – 12.30

Come and join us for a coffee and cake at our monthly coffee morning on Tuesday 14th February, at Highbrook Village Hall from 10.00 until 12.30.

Open to all residents and friends of Highbrook with no agenda, just bringing the community together for a chat with neighbours and friends
Admission free, (donations towards hall running costs will be very welcome)

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Highbrook 100 Club relaunches.

We’re relaunching our Hundred Club with the first draw for £25 scheduled to take place after Evensong on Palm Sunday.

£12 buys a ticket for the whole year and draws will take place monthly after Evensong.

Download an entry form here or speak to Heather.

No printer? Either pick up a form from the table at the back of church or write your name, address, email and phone number on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope and hand it to Heather (cheques to All Saints Highbrook).  And yes, you can have your lucky number if it’s still available!

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Choral Evensong for Septuagesima. 5th February 2023.

Watch Choral Evensong for Septuagesima via this link to youtube.

Led by Canon David Tickner.
Music includes
For the Beauty of the Earth (Dix, Conrad Kocher 1786-1872)
Magnificat (Wiliam Knyvett 1752 – 1822)
Nunc Dimittis (William Dyce 1806 – 1864)
Psalm 9 (Sung to Melita, William Bacchus Dykes 1823 – 1876)
Choir Anthem – O Lead me Lord (Samuel Wesley 1810 – 1876)
Immortal Invisible God only wise (St Denio, trad. Welsh)