News: Services Every Sunday; Coffee Mornings

Thank you to all those who joined us for our special Patronal service in early February (including the treat of a bacon roll afterwards).  It is worth mentioning that St. Bridget’s now has services every Sunday at 9.15am, as we strive to make the Church more available for our community.

Coming up on Saturday 4th April is a Holy Saturday Coffee Morning at St Bridget’s from 10am to 12 noon.  If there is dry weather this will be held on the lawn, and there will also be a plant and cake stall.  Why not join us?  Coffee Mornings will be held on the first Saturday of each month from April through to October.

News: Welcome to Rev. Sam

The congregation and friends of St. Bridget's extend a very warm welcome to our new Rector, Rev. Sam Norton, as he joins the Benefice.  Our first service with him at St. Bridget’s is on 2nd March 9.15am.  We would also like to register our great appreciation to all the clergy who have gone to great efforts to support the Church through the vacancy period. 

News: New Rector Announced

Please see the below announcement from the Benefice Weekly Sheet on 27/10/24:

“It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that, subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, our new Rector will be the Rev. Sam Norton who will come to us from Parkend and Viney Hill in the Forest of Dean. The interview panel were unanimous in their decision and we were all impressed by what Sam had to offer. Please pray for Sam as he prepares to move here, his present Parishes as they come to terms with what his departure means to them and continue to pray for this benefice as we prepare to welcome Sam and the rich ministry that he will bring to us. The date for Sam’s licensing and Service of Welcome will be February 27th 2025. Please make a note in your diaries. ”

News: Tony’s Memorial Service

St. Bridget’s was packed to the rafters for those wishing to pay their respects to our dear friend, Tony Stirratt, at his Memorial Service in June.  It was a fitting tribute to a truly inspirational gentleman, whose great energy and charming sense of humour can be traced throughout the invaluable contributions he made to our community – not least in the pivotal role he played in the renovation of our 900-year-old Church. 

Tony with his Great Granddaughter, Eliza