Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 5th August 2026
‘He tends his flock like a shepherd: he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those who have young.’ (Isaiah 40:11)
DIARY
Next Sunday 9th August (10th after Trinity)
11.00am: Matins
(No Service of Wholeness & Healing)
Sunday 16th August (11th after Trinity)
11.00am: Matins only
(No Zoom or Evensong)
Friday 21st August
2.30pm: Funeral of Guy Calcutt, Withyham
Saturday 22nd August
2.00pm: Wedding, Blackham (+ Choir) - John Patching & India Ingsley
Sunday 23rd August (12th after Trinity)
11.00am: Matins
12.30pm: Baptism – Seraphina Fox Thompson
Saturday 29th August
2.00pm: Wedding, Withyham (No Choir) - Nick Grogan & Megan Crane
Sunday 30th August (13th after Trinity)
11.00am: Matins, Blackham
Sunday 6th September (12th after Trinity)
9.45am: Zoom, 11.00am: Holy Communion, 12.30pm: Baptism & 6.30pm: Evensong
Saturday 12th September
2.00pm: Wedding, Withyham (No Choir) - Haig McNaughton & Andrea Dinnage
The Kings Hall, Withyham
Next Café: Friday 14th August 10.30am-12noon
Next Lunch: Thursday 17th September 12.15 for 12.30pm
Blackham Village Market: Saturday 5th September 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
Persecuted Church: Christians in TAJIKISTAN. The secular state has a tight grip on all religions including Muslims. Since 2015, pressure on unauthorised gatherings – such as Protestant churches – has risen, with an increase in raids.
Those in need of our prayers: Those known to us.
Bereaved: The family and friends of Guy CALCUTT (son of Simon, who died only in May, and nephew of the late Tim).
James
Notices
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of Withyham & Blackham Church took place on Monday 18th May
Churchwardens: Jill Pardey retired after five years, and Jane Osman was elected in her place; Gilly Halcrow* continues.
PCC Members remain unchanged: in addition to James Campbell (Rector) and the Churchwardens, Donald Yonge (Reader & Parish Safeguarding Officer), Anne Barker (Hon. Treasurer), Ali Hunnam* (Hon. Secretary) – who comprise the Standing Committee – Jill Pardey*, Robert Clark, Richard Lindsay, Anne Radford & Imogen Wedd. (*Deanery Synod representatives)
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PARISH REGISTERS – July 2026
No entries this month
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
July started with our Church and Village Fête, and this year we were lucky with the weather, which meant that the visitor numbers were high. The dog show was a success as was the bird display, the children’s races and the May Pole dancing, performed by children from St. Michael’s Primary School. All the stalls were kept busy and gross income was in the region of £9,500, which will be distributed between the village and the Church.
The Pet Service, outside the Rectory, took place on 19th July, on yet another lovely summer’s day, with dogs of all shapes and sizes, each introduced to the congregation during the Service.
We both attended the Archdeacon's Visitation and the swearing in of Churchwardens on the 29th July, and as Jane is our new Churchwarden this was her first time.
New red carpet has been laid in front of the altar, and new red curtains are being made for the Belfry, with both replacing old, faded predecessors.
If you are not already aware, James and Mary Campbell will be with us for a while longer, before their departure to Scotland, with James’s final Service on Sunday 31st January 2027.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.