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South Barrow Team Ministry magazine - Feb 2014TRANSCRIPT
TEAM TALK
The Magazine of the Parish of St. Aidan and the
Parish of St. George with St. Luke and St. Perran
Tolerance and Truth February2014
SUNDAY WORSHIP IN SOUTH BARROW
9.30am Holy Communion (CW) at St Aidan’s
10.30am Holy Communion (CW) at St George’s
11am Morning Worship at St. Perran’s
EXCEPT
2nd February 9.30am Holy Communion (CW) at St Aidan’s
and 2nd March 10.30am Morning Worship with Baptisms
at St George’s
11am Morning Worship at St Perran’s
3pm Messy Church at St. George’s
16th February 10.30 am Team Holy Communion (CW)
at St. Aidan’s
11am Morning Worship at St. Perran’s
IN BRIEF ...
THANK YOU ...
… to all those who have used
fundraising boxes, bought books,
pens, calendars, and the occasional
scone, cake and jar of marmalade
at St. Aidan’s during the last year -
over £920 has been raised!
Furthermore, nearly £850 has
been raised through table top
sales, coffee mornings and
afternoon concerts.
In addition to these incredible
efforts, the sale of scarves
produced by Pat Crooks has
exceeded £900!
We are grateful to Pat and all those
who bake and provide help for
these fundraising events
at St. Aidan’s.
THANK YOU ...
… to everyone who helped and
supported the Christmas Fair at.
St. George’s in December - this
raised over £875,
Well done!
There are to be Services of
Confirmation in various churches
in Barrow during 2014.
Adults and young people (Year 9
and upwards) who wish to
confirm their faith in Jesus Christ
should contact the Team Rector,
Revd. Gary Cregeen, on 877367 for
details of Confirmation
preparation.
Alternatively, if you would like to
know more about Confirmation,
then a member of the South
Barrow clergy team will be glad to
help you.
THANK YOU ...
… to everyone who helped and supported the Afternoon Concert Afternoon Concert Afternoon Concert Afternoon Concert
and Tea and Tea and Tea and Tea at St. Aidan’s in December.
Great entertainment and a wonderful afternoon tea
combined to make it an enjoyable occasion, which raised over £300 for St. Aidan’s Restoration Fund!
Well done!
SOUTH BARROW TEAM REGISTER
Baptisms (at St. George’s Church, unless otherwise stated) 1st Dec. Benjamin Michael CALLDINE - born 11th April 2013
1st Dec. Lacie-Jai MOORE - born 8th March 2013
27th Dec. Jake HARRISON - born 25th April 2013
26th Jan. Amelia-Rose Annalynne BARNARD - born 10th May 2013
26th Jan. Warwick Jackson BRIGGS - born 10th May 2013
Weddings (at St. George’s Church, unless otherwise stated) 6th Dec. Darryl HOLMES and Amanda RAWLINSON
Funerals (at Thorncliffe Crematorium, unless otherwise stated) We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of: 5th Dec. Margaret COOPER - aged 83
5th Dec. Doris PEARSON - aged 85
10th Dec. Robert HORNBY - aged 81
11th Dec. Joan RICHARDSON - aged 33; at St. George’s Church
16th Dec. Eric ROBINSON - aged 84
30th Dec. Sylvia BUCHANAN - aged 79; at St. George’s Church
10th Jan. Robert LUCAS - aged 86; at St. George’s Church
10th Jan. Iris WAITE - aged 91
14th Jan. Doris JACKSON - aged 93
14th Jan. Irene SPEERS - aged 86
14th Jan. Edith THOMSON - aged 86
15th Jan. Lisa OPIE - aged 43; at Thorncliffe Chapel
17th Jan. Valerie GAWLICK - aged 68
21st Jan. Phillip ALVIS - aged 64
23rd Jan. Benjamin PEAKER - aged 92
28th Jan. Audrey PHILLIPS - aged 87
29th Jan. William McCALL - aged 86; at Thorncliffe Chapel
31st Jan. Alf WHELTON - aged 82
Our Fellowship met on 9th January for a Musical Interlude; I took my CD
player and some of my favourite CD’s - ABBA was certainly the most
popular CD of the afternoon!
On 23rd January, Gary, our Team Rector gave us a very informative talk
about his experience of Prison Chaplaincy on the Isle of Wight. Gary
shared some of the stories of prisoners whom he met whose lives had
been changed through reading the Bible.
On 6th February we have booked to have a meal at The Ship Inn, Roose,
which has recently been taken over by Darren and Amanda Johnson - I
have heard good reports on the meals under this new management.
On 20th February we look forward to Revd. Andy Batchelor, Vicar of
Walney, coming to talk to us; looking forward to March and April, we will
be joining up with other church members for the Lent Group meetings
which we always enjoy and find the talks most interesting.
On 28th November, we had our Christmas Lunch at The Lisdoonie. It was
a lovely meal, as usual, with lots of chat and laughter.
On 2nd December, we hosted the MU Deanery Carol Service, followed by
mince pies and shortbread. Our thanks to Revd. Gary Cregeen for a lovely
service - it was a very enjoyable and uplifting afternoon.
On 12th December, our meeting consisted of carols, readings and a faith
tea - another happy afternoon.
ST. LUKE’S WOMENS’ FELLOWSHIP
report by Pat Hughes
ST. LUKE’S MOTHERS’ UNION
report written by Doreen Finch
The Pulse is the Barrow Deanery Network Youth Church.
Here are some extracts from a Newsletter, produced by the Team Dear Friends....
Well it has now been 4 months since Kaja, Ingrid and myself arrived in
sunny Barrow - so, what have we been doing????
St. Aidan's Youth Club - Every Wednesday, between 6pm and 8pm, we
meet at St. Aidan’s Church, where we have been working with an ongoing
youth club—we have around ten young people coming to play games,
chill out and learn basic things about God.
St. Paul's Cell Group - Every Sunday evening, we can be found in the St.
Paul's church lounge area where we have two groups of young people
who are going deeper with God. Each Cell group has an average of about
eight young people coming, where we have fun, and learn more about
God and his plan for our lives.
Messy Mark’s - Pulse helps to run a drop in area for the over-12’s, where
the young people can come and hang out with the Pulse team, play x-box,
table games and then join the together time downstairs for a time of
worship together, and learning more about God,
Messy Church @ St .George’s - .As St. George’s plants a new Messy
Church, The Pulse is helping to lead worship, run games and crafts and
has been know to even do balloon animals for the children who have
been attending.
St Paul's Bus @ the Skate Park - We have also been accompanying the
Bus as it goes out on Thursday evenings to the skate park to offer hot
chocolate and a listening ear to the young people who want to come and
hang out on the Bus.
We are believing and trusting that in the coming year, we will see more
and more young people coming to know who God is and entering a
relationship with Him. Recently we began to expand our outreach into
Barrow Island and Walney.
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ASH WEDNESDAY
5th March
Holy Communion in
South Barrow
10am - St. Aidan’s Hall
with Revd. Jo Northey
7.30pm - St George’s Church
with Revd. Gary Cregeen
South Barrow Team Christmas Tea and
Christmas Trees...
This year, we enjoyed a Christmas Tea together following the Candlelit Carol Service at St. George’s on15th December.
The Service was a real blessing and well attended; this year we invited Dalton Town Band to provide the music, which was much appreciated.
It was lovely to see so many people at the Bring and Share Christmas Tea
where there was a lovely, warm and happy atmosphere.
We are grateful to Jean Mease and Geraldine Southam for hosting the Tea and to all those who decorated our churches so beautifully as we
celebrated Christmas.
We’ve kept the Christmas trees from St. Aidan’s
and St. Georges’ - watch this space to find out why!
TOLERANCE AND TRUTH
written by the Team Rector, Revd. Gary Cregeen
“Frightened fundamentalists
elevate a bit of the truth into ‘The
Truth’” - this is an extract from an
article I once read in The
Westmorland Gazette which
poured scorn on those who hold to
the authority and sufficiency of
Scripture. While one might expect
such antagonism from a
non-Christian source the views
contained within the Gazette’s
‘Christian Viewpoint’ were, in fact,
that of a Quaker. It is a sad
indictment of our times when, even
those who claim to be Christians,
dismiss and reject the truth con-
tained in God’s Word. Yet is this not
the prevailing ‘trend’ in our society?
Many in parliament, the press and
the media tell us that 'alternative
lifestyles' are as equally valid to
marriage and portray those who
dare to oppose these ideas as
intolerant and bigoted.
Understandably, those who seek to
uphold the Bible’s teaching on
marriage can feel embattled and
isolated. The dismissal of long
accepted orthodox Christian
teaching about what is right and
wrong will inevitably cause those
who continue to submit to such
teaching to feel increasingly out of
step with such thinking.
In Paul's second letter to Timothy
he warned his friend about those
who would "go from bad to
worse, deceiving and being
deceived." He went on to
encourage him to "continue in
what you have learned and have
become convinced of... from...
the Holy Scriptures". This good
counsel is as relevant for Christians
today as it was for believers then.
To the Christians in Colosse, Paul
said, it is vital to "see to it that
no-one takes us captive through
hollow and deceptive
philosophy, which depends on
human tradition and the basic
principles of this world rather
than on Christ". What a challenge!
I wonder how we fair when it
comes to applying the unchanging
truths of the Bible to the
Complicated ethical issues of our
day?
Furthermore, how do we react to
those who hold opposing views to
our own?
True Tolerance
Today many in society hold up
tolerance as the highest virtue,
believing that 'my truth is as valid
as your truth' and it is
inappropriate and a sign of
prejudice to dispute it. But what is
meant by this word so frequently
used to justify changes in the law
and the way we live? The dictionary
definition of tolerance is "the quali-
ty of accepting other people's
rights to their own opinions, beliefs
and actions" and to tolerate is "to
treat someone with generosity". So
tolerance does not mean agreeing
with another person but it does
involve generously respecting their
view. I believe true Christian toler-
ance requires both an unshakeable
grasp of the truth and an
unswerving submission to God's
amazing grace. Before we became
Christians God 'generously
tolerated' us. He did not for one
moment condone or excuse our
beliefs and behaviour. He hated
them for what they were and what
they would lead to and yet still
loved us and offered us salvation
through His death on the cross and
is still doing this to the many who
do not yet know His redeeming
love.
Just as Jesus tolerates us, with all
our weaknesses, failures and
frequent giving in to temptation -
loving us enough to have died for
us and to live within us now - so we
should reflect His grace and mercy
to others. Yet, knowing something
of the truth but uncertain of how
we should demonstrate it, we can
all too often come across as
belligerent, dogmatic, unloving and
unforgiving. Do you remember the
incident involving the religious
leaders who brought before Jesus a
woman caught in an act of adultery
(John 8 v.1-11)? They said,
"Teacher, this woman was
caught red-handed in the act of
adultery. Moses, in the Law,
gives orders to stone such
persons. What do you say?" They
were trying to trap Jesus in order to
incriminate Him.
However, as they kept badgering
Him, Jesus said, "Let anyone
among you who is without sin
be the first to throw a stone at
her”. The crowd dispersed until
only the woman remained. Jesus
then asked her, "Woman, where
are they? Has no one condemned
you?" "No one, Master," she said.
"Then neither do I," said Jesus.
"Go your way and from now on
do not sin again." Here, Jesus
shows us what tolerance in action
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really means. He was scoffed at as
the 'friend of sinners' by many in
the religious community but Jesus
received this name as a badge of
honour. He did not just refuse to
condemn the woman caught in
adultery, He became her friend,
stood up for her, rescued her from
death and gave her back her life,
commanding her to “sin no more”. It
was only when she encountered His
grace was she faced with His truth.
Surely this is what John meant when
he described Jesus as being "full of
grace and truth."
Prophetic and Pastoral
Looking at modern day examples,
who is showing genuine tolerance:
the church leader who argues that
the Bible allows homosexuals to
marry or the one who
fundamentally disagrees but seeks
to work with and support
homosexuals however they choose
to live? Being tolerant means being
both prophetic and pastoral,
declaring with grace and humility
what we believe to be right and
equally demonstrating Christ's
compassion to those who fall far
short of those ideals. Who is truly
tolerant, is it the person who
encourages a teenager to have an
abortion or the one who offers the
opportunity to look at all the
alternatives respecting her decision
whilst caring for her and her family,
whatever she chooses? This latter
position, is, I believe, the truly
tolerant one.
The Kansas Prayer
When the Rev Joe Wright was asked
to open the new session of the
Kansas Senate, everyone was
expecting the usual politically
correct generalities. But, what they
heard instead was a prayer
delivered with grace yet full of truth.
The response was immediate; on
the one hand a number of
legislators walked out during the
prayer, but on the other thousands
of people telephoned to express
their support:
""""Heavenly Father we ask Your
forgiveness. We know Your
Word says, 'Woe on those who
call evil good,' but that's exactly
what we have done and we
TOLERANCE AND TRUTH
written by the Team Rector, Revd. Gary Cregeen
confess that we have ridiculed
the absolute truthof Your Word
and called it pluralism. We have
endorsed perversion and called it
an alternative lifestyle. We have
exploited the poor and called it
the lottery. We have neglected
the needy and called it self-
preservation. We have killed our
unborn and called it choice. We
have neglected to discipline our
children and called it self-
expression. We have abused
power and called it political
savvy. We have coveted our
neighbour's possessions and
called it ambition. We have
polluted the air with profanity
and pornography and called it
freedom of expression. We have
ridiculed the time-honoured
values of our forefathers and
called it enlightenment. Search
us, O God, know our hearts
today; cleanse us from every sin
and set us free in the Name of
Your Son, the Living Saviour,
Jesus Christ. Amen."
In Practice
In our media age we are
surrounded by slogans, sound-bites,
spin doctors and pressure groups,
each weaving a sophisticated web
of opinions, statistics and
darkness-dressed- as-light. It can be
all too easy to strike back, think
negatively and begin to despise
those we feel are against us. Jesus
challenged us "Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you."
It is by grace we have been saved
and with grace that we should treat
others. But let us recognise that,
sadly, we ourselves will be
increasingly the subjects of
intolerance, when many in the
media, press and parliament attack
Christian views or simply do not
understand. As Paul reminds us in
that letter to Timothy: "in fact,
everyone who wants to live a
godly life in Christ Jesus will be
persecuted"
Perhaps the most important prayer
we can offer for ourselves is that, in
all we are and do, God would
enable us to be 'full of grace and
truth', particularly as we reach out
to those living in our parishes, or in
the workplace, or at the day centre.
In a needy and confused world we
need, more than ever, to be out
there being salt and light in a world
that has lost sight of its values.
ST. AIDAN’S CHURCH
In the North West Evening Mail on 27th December, you may have read a
couple of articles relating to the proposed plans for St. Aidan’s - we are
grateful for the publicity and the interest in the project; however, folk
could be forgiven for thinking the whole church was being transformed
into a cafe! As you know, this is not the case, the main church building will
be restored to its original purpose, as a place of worship. The cafe is an
integral part of the plans but will take up a relatively small proportion of
the space. Interestingly, according to the Community Survey the idea of a
cafe in Newbarns is viewed positively in the wider community, not least
among those who do not currently attend church. One person said, ‘it
gives credibility to the project and says that the church is serious
about engaging with others in the wider community. It’s really
good!’.
We are also grateful for the feedback received from the local community
in Newbarns, not least through Newbarns Primary School. The Survey
asked specific questions relating to the proposed development of
St. Aidan’s Church and Hall and the feedback has been positive. The
location of St. Aidan’s is viewed as being ‘central, strategic, accessible’
and ‘at the heart of Newbarns’.
The feedback highlighted the lack of places to meet up with family and
friends for a coffee and chat in Newbarns and a community cafe would be
a means of ‘bringing people together’. Existing St. Aidan’s hall users
were also invited to participate in the survey – those who responded
valued the space, accessibility and location but felt that refurbishment of
the existing Hall kitchen and toilets would be a welcome improvement
and extend the use of the hall’s facilities to a wider range of groups and
individuals in the community.
As well as seeking people’s views on the proposed development of
St. Aidan’s buildings, St. Aidan’s Parochial Church Council also sought
people’s views of the church and the local community in the survey. For
some respondents the Church was seen as ‘irrelevant’ in an increasingly
secular society, others felt the Church was ‘exclusive’; among the apathy
towards religion there was also an appreciation of the Church among
respondents.
Feedback indicated that the Church was ‘integral’ to life’s ‘milestone’
events such as christenings, weddings and funerals. The
survey also asked what people worried about most in the local
community – work, family, money, children’s safety, unemployment, dog
mess, poverty, crime, debt, lack of parking, lack of community spirit,
insecurity, drugs, litter and concerns about the future and society in
general, all featured in the feedback.
Gary Cregeen, our Team Rector , comments, “We are really grateful to
those who took the time to participate in the Survey and all the
responses will be considered by St. Aidan’s Parochial Church
Council. The Survey Feedback will inform the plans for the
development of St Aidan’s Church and Hall and help determine
how these facilities can be a resource to the wider Newbarns
community. The feedback from the survey concerning the church
and the community will also shape the church’s mission priorities.
Christians believe that God is for all people, regardless of their
background. Clearly, the Church needs to communicate more
effectively the transforming good news about Jesus Christ in a way
that people can relate to. Christianity is not about religion; it is
about an amazing relationship with God made possible through
Jesus Christ. The survey revealed that people in Newbarns have
real concerns and worries and the Church needs to engage with
those concerns and be a means of hope in the midst of uncertainty”
Details of the survey will eventually appear on the Team Website:
www.sbtchurches.co.uk , which also includes details about the
proposed developments at St. Aidans, as well as other useful information
about the Church in South Barrow.
Articles for March’s
Team Talk should be
forwarded to Revd. Gary
Cregeen by 19th
February at the latest. The annual subscription for
Team Talk is only £5 for the year
(if posted, please add £5).
Cheques should be made
payable to ‘St George with St
Luke PCC’ and forwarded to
Pat Hughes, 24 Kent Street,
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9QT.
If you pay UK Income tax
please consider making your
subscription into a donation
and Gift Aid it.
We would like local
businesses and groups to
advertise in this
magazine.
While providing publicity for the
advertiser, the income would
support the local church in
South Barrow.
At the back of each Team church
are letters for would-be
advertisers, along with details of
cost.
Do you know individuals,
organisations or businesses
who may be willing to
support the magazine?
Tearfund have written to thank us for the donation of £300 towards the
Philippines Appeal. They will use the money to support two of their
partners in providing vital aid to those who need it most. Tearfund
partner Medair is working in Leyte, providing families with emergency
shelter kits of tarpaulins, iron roofing sheets and ropes. They are also
distributing blankets, bedding, kitchen utensils and hygiene and
sanitation kits. They will be supporting rural health facilities which have
been damaged, and restoring vital supply chains of medical equipment.
Tearfund partner World Renew is distributing emergency food items in
Ilo-ilo, Leyte and Samar, including rice, milk, coffee and sugar, as well as
blankets & sleeping mats. They are also providing clean water for 4000
families. Tearfund have asked us to remember them, their partners, and
all aid agencies in our prayers, as they try to help the survivors of the
hurricane, who will need support for many months to come.
ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL
report written by Sandra Adams
We’re already at the end of January and it’s good to see snowdrops
peeping through in the garden, and time once again for a brief insight in
to some of St George’s School activities.
This month, we’re looking at PE and Outdoor Learning...
During the spring term, all children will be taking part in gymnastics,
working towards achieving a British Gymnast Award - we wish them well!
Groups of children have recently visited Furness Academy, taking part in
Zumba sessions and I am told by members of staff how rewarding it was
watching sets of children mastering new routines and having fun.
I wonder if I am too old to join them?
Taking advantage of free entry into South Lakes Wildlife Park each
year, group of children have paid a visit, not only to enjoy seeing the
animals, but also to learn about their own local environment.
School held a free four-week (ten-hour) Parents’ First Aid Course, with
their tutor travelling from Carlisle; this was well attended and very
beneficial.
During January and for the next few weeks Mr Blezard, an artist, will be
working with Year 4 for half a day each week. Watch this space for our
own future Leonardo’s!
Finally, staff and children enjoyed watching Cinderella, a pantomime
performed in school by a visiting theatrical group.
Overall I am sure you will agree the month of January has been busy and
a ’Mr Kipling “exceedingly good”’ month for all the children - excuse the
pun!
BARROW FOODBANK UPDATE
report written by Sheila Darlington
In the run up to Christmas, Barrow Foodbank fed 1400 people.
As well as three days’ supply of food, each client was given a seasonal
hamper and small gift, which thanks to your generosity, made a big
difference to the Christmas of those needing help.
The Foodbank would like to thank everyone for their donations, including
the many toys, chocolates and sweets, which helped make Christmas
happier for lots of families.,
The Foodbank are now trying to increase their stocks again, and are
especially short of UHT milk and UHT fruit juice; if you can help with
these items, or any from the list below, please place them in the usual
boxes in church:
UHT milk (not fresh or skimmed) UHT fruit juice
Teabags Tinned meat
Tinned fish Tinned fruit and vegetables
Tinned tomatoes Tinned sponge pudding
Tinned rice pudding Custard (tinned or UHT)
Pasta sauce Instant mashed potato
Sugar (500g or 1kg) Jam
Biscuits or snack bars Cereal - medium or large
Non food items such as nappies, baby wipes, shower gel, shampoo,
sanitary protection and toothpaste.
If you fancy a more energetic way of supporting the Foodbank, they are
getting together a team for the Barrow to Keswick walk - if you would like
to join the team of walkers, help with the support or, have a team of your
own willing to sponsor the Foodbank, please contact Bev at
[email protected], or on 343436.
Have you ever thought that children in schools might be missing out on
what the Bible has to show them? They could go through their entire
school life without ever learning about Adam and Eve, Noah, David,
Jonah ... or even the life of Jesus and the stories of the New Testament.
Open the Book is a national storytelling programme delivered by
Christians in local primary schools. It offers a programme of themed and
dramatised Bible stories delivered by volunteer storytellers using drama,
mime, props and costume to present the Bible stories in ways that are
lively, engaging, informative ... and great fun for everyone.
There are currently two ‘Open The Book’ teams in Barrow Deanery who
have regular contact with six local primary schools, including
St. George’s, Cambridge Street, Yarlside and Roose Schools in our
Team area.
What is striking about the ‘Open The Book Team’ is that none of the men
and women involved had done anything like it before but were prepared
to ‘give it a go’. Now there’s no holding them back - they love it and the
school’s love having them to tell stories from the Bible!
The OTB Team also go into Risedale Nursing Home on Abbey Road.
Across Barrow there are 31 Primary Schools and as a deanery our hope is
to be in contact will all these schools.
However, we need more volunteers to create more teams. Do you have
a couple of spare hours each month? Is this something you might be
interested in doing? If so, please contact Maureen Aubrey (822135) or
Julia Burns (824112) who has kindly agreed to co-ordinate ’Open The
Book’ in Barrow. Alternatively, you can chat to Gary, Matt or Jo, to find
out more.
OPEN THE BOOK Want to see primary children engaging with the
Bible? Enjoy telling stories?
LENT 2014
SIMPLY CHRISTIANITY AND LOOKING AT LUKE
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 5th March, and there will be an
opportunity to link up with one of the planned Lent Groups.
Two of the groups, meeting on Wednesday evenings at The Rectory, 98
Roose Road, and Thursday afternoons at St. George’s Hall, will
provide an opportunity for us brush up on the basics of what it means to
be a Christian and to reflect on your own journey of faith.
There will also be two other Lent Groups focussing on St. Luke’s Gospel,
meeting on Tuesday evenings at Hickory Dell, 65 Greengate Steet
and Wednesday evenings at The Vicarage, 98a Roose Road.
The Lent meetings will be relaxed, informative and helpful - why not
come along!
Those considering Confirmation are encouraged to attend the Simply
Christianity meetings.
More information about Lent 2014 in South Barrow will feature in next
month’s Team Talk.
ARE YOU SITTING UNCOMFORTABLY?
Well, you can do something about it! St George’s is the most historic
church in Barrow and has hosted milestone events in the lives of
individuals (such as baptisms, weddings and funerals), and the wider
community for over 150 years.
To help ensure St George’s remains a place of welcome we would like to
place pew cushions in all the pews - which would also provide added
comfort!
The cost of the pew cushions vary from £75 to £100 per pew and we
have 48 pews of differing sizes - thus, it may be some time before the
whole building has pew cushions!
However, we need to begin somewhere and it has been suggested that
individuals or households may sponsor a cushion or contribute towards
the cost of one - perhaps in memory of a loved one or simply as a gift
towards ensuring that St. George’s Church is as welcoming as possible.
A sample/segment of a pew cushion is available in church today - if you
would like to make a donation towards the cost of a pew cushion, please
pick up one of the special envelopes available at the back of church, and
return this as soon as you are able to do so.
TEAM CONTACT DETAILS
all telephone numbers begin 01229
Team Rector Revd. Gary Cregeen, The Rectory, 98 Roose Road, and Rural Dean LA13 9RL of Barrow [email protected] 877367 Team Vicar Vacant Assistant Curates Revd Jo Northey, 36 Thorncliffe Road, LA14 1BX [email protected] 826487 Revd Matt Hornby, The Vicarage, 98a Roose Road , LA13 9RL [email protected] 877755 Churchwardens Ted Fenton (St George’s w. St Luke’s and St Perran’s) 820408 Peter Gardner (St Aidan’s) 825870 Jean Mease (St George’s w. St Luke’s and St Perran’s) 829923 Geraldine Southam (St George’s w. St Luke’s and St Perran’s) 466327 Madge Wignall (St Aidan’s) 820484 PCC Treasurers Pat Liddicott (St George’s w. St Luke’s and St Perran’s) Sheila Darlington (St Aidan’s) 839563 PCC Secretaries Alison Otto (St George’s w. St Luke’s and St Perran’s) 825802 Carole Williamson (St Aidan’s) 826017 Vergers Geraldine Southam (St George’s w. St Luke’s and St Perran’s) 466327 Keith Cockburn (St Aidan’s) 826692 Hall Lettings Secretaries: Ted and Ruth Fenton (St George’s and St Perran’s) 820408 Keith Cockburn (St Aidan’s) 826692 Weekly Team Newsletter Judy Cowsill 829710