The Church of England and The Methodist Church
in the Parish of Sturry with Fordwich and Westbere with Hersden
in the Parish of Sturry with Fordwich and Westbere with Hersden
Events in 2005 at Sturry Church
Events 2005
Sturry Primary School Christingle Service
At the end of term, members of Sturry church joined with some of Sturry Primary School staff to organise a Christingle service. Christingles were made by Year 6 children.
SAMS Christmas Tree
During December many people filled in a card to decorate a Christmas tree in memory of someone. The money raised was sent to SAMS (South American Mission Society). Sturry United Church have links with SAMS, and in particular with the Wichi speaking people of Northern Argentina.
Christmas Tree Display at the St Nicholas Christmas Fair
The photos above show some of the Christmas trees produced by various groups within Sturry. Father Christmas is also visible. There are plans for a Sturry Christmas Tree Festival in December 2006.
Prayer Workshop
Prayer workshop on Saturday 5th November with groups looking at creative prayer, praying with music, praying with icons and praying through meditation.
This was a superb morning enjoyed by around 40 people of all ages. The workshops were all led by members of Sturry United Church and msot enjoyed experimenting with new ways of praying.
Peter's Ordination
On 2nd July 2005, Peter Freeman was ordained a Local Minister within the Anglican Methodist United Church in Sturry and District. He is pictured here with Revd Peter Neatham and Revd Peter Cornish.
 Revd Peter Freeman, Revd Peter Neatham and Revd Peter Cornish |
 Celebration lunch in Sturry church |
Junior Jammers at Hersden School
During the summer term in 2005 the weather was so warm, Jammers was held outside.
Sunday School's Mummy
A fun activity before learning about Lazarus.
Creating our Mummy The Mummy helpers!
Flame music group playing in church - Spring 2005
Spring snow fall at Sturry church
The end of February and beginning of March produced the largest snowfall in East Kent for many years.
Sturry School and Church Sunday Lunch
On 6th February, Sturry Primary School and Sturry Church jointly organised a Sunday lunch, held at Sturry Primary School.
Farewell to Jean and Philip Craft
On 5th February, a large number of people from near Sturry came to a Bring and Share Tea at Sturry church to thank Jean and Philip Craft for all their hard work within the Parish over a large number of years.
We wish them well in their new home in Hampshire.
Infant Jammers at Stuury Primary School
During the first half of the Spring Term, JAMMERS, the afterschool club at Sturry Primary School was for Infants. Over 30 children enjoyed learning about God and having fun.
Watching a video |
Acting out a story |
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Helping with a rap |
Playing "Captains Coming" |
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