Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 21st October 2026
‘If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.’ (2 Chronicles 7:14)
The Church remains closed for work to Lady Chapel roof with scaffolding inside and out, and the South Side boarded up. If access is required for those without a key, please contact the Rectory. Sunday services remain unchanged, with access via the West Door/Belfry.
DIARY
Sunday 25th October (Last after Trinity) (Clocks change)
11.00am: Matins (Rev. John Caperon)
Sunday 1st November (All Saints Day)
9.45am: Zoom
11.00am: Holy Communion
6.30pm: All Souls Service – List of names to be remembered at back of Church or email Bridget withyhamchurch@gmail.com
Sunday 8th November (3rd before Advent)
10.55am: Remembrance Sunday Service, Withyham
12.30pm: Act of Remembrance, Blackham Lychgate
Wednesday 11th November
11.00am: Funeral of Ann SCRACE, Withyham
Sunday 15th November (2nd before Advent)
9.45pm: Zoom
11.00am: Matins
(No Evensong)
Saturday 21st November
10.00am: Churchyard Autumn Clear-up
The Kings Hall, Withyham
Next Café: Friday 13th November 10.30am-12noon
Quiz Night: Saturday 14th November 7.30 for 8.00pm
Next Lunch: Thursday 3rd December 12.15 for 12.30pm
Blackham Village Market: Saturday 7th November 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
Persecuted Church: Christians in CAMEROON. Believers face huge threats mostly because of religious extremism and national instability. Even to own a Bible can provoke attacks from extremist groups and women are especially targeted.
Those in need of our prayers: those with long-term illnesses and the house bound.
Bereaved: The family and friends of Ann Elizabeth SCRACE.
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
BAPTISM
On 2nd August the christening took place at St. Michael & All Angels Church, Withyham of Robert Rafe Kei BOURNE, son of Robert and Helen.
FUNERAL
On 21st July the burial of ashes took place in St. Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Withyham of Barbara Joyce WELFARE who died on 18th February 2026 aged 93.
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
Although August was a quieter month with families away on holiday, Services continued at our two Churches. One baptism took place, plus a wedding at Blackham with another at Withyham. These are such beautiful, flower filled Churches to get married in.
All the necessary permissions have now been received for repairing the roof and gutters above the Lady Chapel, plus the redecoration of the two dormer windows. Two bat surveys have taken place during the spring and summer and, although the roofers will have to take care not to disturb any bats, we can go ahead, hopefully during October.
The framed War Memorial in Blackham Church has had a facelift and is looking smart and is back in its usual place.
To end on a sad note, many of you will be aware Sue Skinner died during August. She was a member of the choir and had a special affection for Blackham Church where she would often read a lesson. It is heartbreaking to lose a lovely friend far too early.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.