Letter of Welcome

From the Church Warden

My name is Peter Ferguson. I live in Whitchurch and I would like to offer a warm personal welcome to all residents whether long standing or newly arrived. We have a vibrant church life in Whitchurch with a wide range of activities which, we hope, offer something for everyone. Our activities range from traditional choral services to up-to-date family worship where children are actively encouraged to have fun. For a more reflective atmosphere, we have early morning communion and traditional evening prayer, both from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), twice a month.

It is my fervent hope that the information on this webpage will encourage all who read it to come and see us at one of our services or events, especially newcomers and those who have not been for some time. Many services are followed by coffee and a chat to help you feel at home.

If you require help and information please give me a phone call (contact details below). If I am not at home you can leave a message and I will get back to you – I am always happy to come and visit you. If you want to speak to our resident priest Peter Steddon, please email him or leave a message on his telephone as he works for the church in an industrial setting in Oxford during the week. He lives in St Mary’s House next to the church with his wife Christine, who also works very hard in other ways for the parish.

To newcomers, I specially commend the attractive welcome pack which I will supply to all who contact me. It is full of information both historical and up-to-date.

An exciting new initiative for our diocese is “Living Faith” which relates especially to our mission and ministry, both in our local and wider communities, as well as providing resources for training.

Our more traditional activities include:

  • Annual Harvest Supper (one of the village’s biggest annual get-togethers)
  • Informal ladies’ bible study every other Monday at 2pm
  • Midweek meetings during Lent and Advent
  • Lent Lunches
  • Remembrance at the War Memorial
  • Christingle
  • Healing services
  • Bell ringing
  • Flower arranging
  • Active adult choir

We support mission activities locally and in the third world and we also hold an annual church away day.

Come and join us. All these activities take place within the village and we would be happy to involve new members in any of them, for pleasure, their good company and service to the Lord. No previous experience necessary.

Finally, if you are considering being married, baptised or confirmed, Peter Steddon would be delighted to hear from you in order to discuss matters further.

Yours in Christ,

Peter Ferguson
Churchwarden

peterf@fergie.me.uk 0118 984 1262.