PCC Update 1st April 2026
Following the death of Bishop Andrew, Bishop of Guildford, on Tuesday 3 March, a very moving funeral Service with beautiful music and poignant tributes was held at Guildford Cathedral on Monday 23 March. Many members of Bishop Andrew’s family participated in the Service. Archbishop Sarah Mullally was present and gave The Blessing. Both Ann Thomas and I felt privileged to be invited. Our prayers from St Mary’s and the Parish go out to Bishop Andrew’s wife, Beverly, and the family. The funeral can be viewed on the Cathedral website.
Here at St Mary’s, we continue to make progress with the selection process for a new vicar. On 19 March, the PCC attended a Section 11 meeting chaired by the Area Dean where our Parish Profile and our Advertisement were approved. Representatives were elected for the selection panel in June when we shall be interviewing.
News from our team of bellringers is that starting the week following Easter they are going to take advantage of the warmer weather to repaint the bell frame. This means they will not be ringing before Services for a few weeks.
Our Services for Holy Week can be viewed here.. In addition, Canon Angela and Revd Michael will be leading 30 minute Quiet Reflections at 7pm in St Mary’s on 30 and 31 March and 1 April. I do hope you can join us at some of our Services during this sacred time in the Christian calendar. Children are especially welcome at our Easter Sunday Service with Egg Hunts.
Meanwhile, Ann Thomas and I wish you all a very Happy Easter.
Ann Hyde (Churchwarden)
Building repairs update
We continue to make progress. We have applied to Guildford Borough Council for planning permission and to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) for permission to change the covering of the spire from copper sheet to wooden shingles (like roofing tiles but made of wood). The DAC will decide at their next meeting on 2 April. We have also invited three building contractors to submit quotations for carrying out the work. These quotations are due by 3 April. Once we receive the quotations, we will be in a position to apply for grant funding. If we are successful, the funding should come through quickly and we will be able to start planning the steps we need to take for the works to begin.
Ann Thomas (Churchwarden)
A few older blog posts…..
Worship and What’s On at St Mary’s and St Michael’s
WORSHIP AT ST MARY’S SHALFORD Sunday 2nd November 10am All Souls Sung Eucharist (All Souls) – Fr Ali Milne to preside and preach Sunday 9th November 10am Remembrance Sunday – Fr Ali Milne to preside and preach Sunday 16th November 10am Parish Communion Safeguarding Sunday – Canon Angela Townshend to preside and preach John Simpson…
Ukraine Jazz @ St Mary’s – Thurs 27th June
Don’t miss this great evening of Jazz with gifted Ukrainian and other musicians – for a vital cause….
Harvest – & Barn Dance
Come celebrate all good gifts in creation at St Mary’s this October, for harvest season. Two great ways to celebrate…. the Shalford Harvest Barn Dance on 13th Oct, and before that St Mary’s Harvest Festival all age service on Sunday 8th Oct. All hugely welcome to all….
Shalford Eco Forum – don’t miss!
Put in your diary now for next Tuesday, 23rd May, to come and hear and connect with some great speakers, local groups, and vital topics at our Eco Forum in St Mary’s Shalford. Here’s the latest packed programme of short 5 minute presentations from leading activists for our environment, local to Shalford. Come early for…
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Look forward to seeing you soon and do get in touch if you have any news, comments, ideas or needs.
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