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The Late Revd Carol Langford
Reverend Carol Langford
R.I.P. LANGFORD The Reverend Carol Passed away peacefully at home on 6th April 2021, aged 60 years. Much loving wife to Mark, mother to Daniel and Tom, grandmother to Harry. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Due to current circumstances a private Funeral Service will take place. However, we will be taking Carol on a final journey through Wool on Friday 23rd April starting from Lower Hillside Road at 12.15pm. The route will take in Lower Hillside, Hillside, Chalk Pit Lane, Collier's Lane, Breach Field , Station Road, Main Road and the High Street. Please observe current social distancing regulations. Donations if desired for Christian Aid and Weldmar Hospicecare may be sent direct to the charities or by cheque payable to: Woods Dorchester Ltd, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester. DT1 1EW. Telephone 01305 250425
Carol's funeral was held on 23rd April in Holy Rood Church. There is a link to the service sheet and the service on video here.
Bell Tower RepairsThank you to all to helped in the bell tower enabling the recent repair of the bell frame, and everyone who contributed to the appeal to pay for the work. We are very grateful to everyone who helps support and maintain this ancient building.
Bell frame with the bells "up" ready to be rung
Below are some pictures, kindly supplied by Phil Miles, showing the sort of work that needed to be done.
HELLO AGAIN DAY July 3rd 2021 in Holy Rood Church and churchyard.On July 3rd 2021 in Holy Rood Church and churchyard, we are hoping to celebrate being able to chat and say hello again with a simple few hours of fun and a picnic. Watch this space.
Pictures from Good Friday service in the churchyard
Situation VacantBenefice Administrator for the West Purbeck BeneficeIf you are looking for a part time, flexible, interesting administrative role then this could be the job for you? We are looking for an administrator to be based at our Church Office at the D’Urberville Hall, Colliers Lane, Wool to handle invoicing and maintain our data spreadsheets as well as distributing information across the congregations of our seven churches. If you are a people person, have great Microsoft Office skills and can safely work in the office alone, then come and join our friendly team. We are offering £10 per hour for a flexible 9 hours a week over 3 days. For further details please contact 01929 463237 or send your CV by email to r.webb24@btinternet.com Closing date: 30th April 2021
Church Spring Newsletter March 2021This is available to download as a pdf file here.
May services
JustGivingWe have joined JustGiving to enable people who wish to, to donate to Holy Rood via the web. Go to the JustGiving site by using the button below (or use your smartphone camera with the QR code):
Some pictures are available now from: The Holy Rood Christmas Decorations in December 2020 and from The Benefice Remembrance Memorials in November 2020.
Alpha Course for 2021From February we have been holding an online Benefice Alpha Course.
Is there more to life than this?
If this is a question you have asked, then Alpha online is an opportunity to explore this and the many other BIG questions about life. Alpha creates a friendly space to connect with others online to watch a series of episodes and explore the Christian faith together. We started on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm on the 24th February. For more information, email Revd Jenny at:
9th January 2021 - Following the latest Covid situation and a meeting with the Archdeacon, Holy Rood Church building was closed until further notice. Services on Zoom will continue.
Benefice Services in March 2021 (online via Zoom) are as follows:*Provisional - IF lockdown has ceased AND IF the local church feels it is safe to open for services.
Address for contributions to the website or social mediabenefice-it@westpurbeck.org.uk [The old address of holyroodit@gmail.com is no longer in use.]
A Prayer during a Pandemic (based on Habakkuk Ch. 3 v17-19)Though the people of the world are suffering and fearful and jobs and businesses are at risk and many are unemployed Though many are dying as their breath fails and families are kept apart and are in despair Though front line workers and the NHS in their commitment and compassion are exhausted Though a friendly handshake or hug is not allowed and we face each other with our masks Though many are anxious about what the future holds especially the young Yet we will rejoice in the Lord God who is our strength and will never fail us. His Spirit lifts our hearts and minds as He journeys with us through Jesus Christ Our Lord AMEN
With thanks to Chris Corteen (One response to a question in the Monday Home Group)
Just a reminder . . !
Benefice Office hoursThe Benefice Office is now to be open for phone calls as follows although Covid restrictions are in place:
(Covid-19 restrictions: Please do not call in without an appointment. Not manned during lockdown.) Office contact number is 07729 484866 Email address: westpurbeckoffice@gmail.com (Telephone messages will be dealt with during office hours only.)
Online Services are continuing - despite Social Distancing! As no Services are allowed to be held in church, we are holding Combined Benefice services online instead on Sunday mornings, gathering together round screens and phones at 10am for a 10.30am start. Anyone in West Purbeck may take part in this service using your laptop, ipad, or phone (smart or otherwise). This has been going well and proving very popular over the last few months. (It is quite fun to do, especially so if you have a device with a screen, microphone and camera!). About 80 or more people joined in on Easter Sunday. Numbers have been high since, too. You would be most welcome to join in and if you would like to have more details please email the Church Office. The contact arrangements are emailed in advance and you would need to give your contact details including an email address and phone number. We can't publish the Zoom contact details here for security reasons, but you are still very welcome.* It is highly recommended not to 'arrive' at the very last minute as most people enjoy it more by taking a little while to get a good connection sorted out and iron out any queries. Also arriving in good time prevents you being excluded inadvertently by the security lock (see next paragraph). * The service is locked down soon after the start time to prevent abusive internet behaviour which sadly has happened occasionally to other churches using online worship.
Other News
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pastoral CareIf you need to self-isolate, do inform the church office or Revd Carol together with your contact phone number. A member of the church will be in contact to check on your welfare and to offer practical support with shopping etc. Best hygiene practice and safeguarding procedures will be observed in all pastoral contacts. Plans are actively ongoing to help with some practical support to those who are vulnerable or isolated. Further information is available from the Rector.
Medical AdviceFor up-to-date medical advice, the place to go is: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
For specific Church of England advice look at:https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches
A Prayer For All Those Affected By CoronavirusKeep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Daily PrayerEach day the Church of England publishes audio and text of the Prayer for the Day.
Recent eventsRecent Events and Thanks
The New Multi-Parish Benefice of West PurbeckThere is a separate page on this website with more detail about our new Benefice.
Dates for your diarySee the Admin and Diary page
Join the Fundraising TeamHoly Rood is an active and busy church with significant financial commitments. We urgently need a small team of people to coordinate fundraising events to support the life and work of our church. Could YOU offer to help? Please talk to Rev Carol or Brenda Edwards about this.
Join the Cleaning TeamWe have a brilliant team of unsung heroes / heroines who do a wonderful job but need your help!
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