St Peter and St Paul, Church Street, Godalming

 

Team Rector:

Rev'd Canon John Ashe

The Rectory

Westbrook Road

Godalming GU7 1ET

Telephone: 01483 860594

 

Curates:
Rev'd Tim Dean
01483 429120
Rev'd Chris Williams
01483 410007

Honorary Assistant Priests

Rev'd Patrick O'Ferrall
Rev'd Colin Semper

 

PARISH OFFICE

Administrator 414135

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St Mark's Church and Community Centre

Franklyn Road, Godalming

Team Vicar
The Rev'd Pennie Hartopp

St Mark's Vicarage

29 Franklyn Road

Godalming GU7 2LD

Telephone: 01483 424710

Curate:

Rev'd Robbie Harvie

01483 415931

From the Rector . . . . .

I hope that this will help you to know a little about us and assure you of a warm welcome at any of our services.

The Parish church, which has stood here for over a thousand years, is a powerful reminder to us of the constant love and presence of God. The Christian Church is open to all and if you would like to join us or know more about Christianity (or have ideas about how we can express God's love in practical ways), please get in touch with myself or one of the other clergy whose names are on our Home Page.

Our aim is to provide opportunities for people of every age to feel part of the life of the Church here and deepen their relationship with God. Details of the monthly pattern of services for St Peter & St Paul are below, together with information about various groups. Go to St Mark's Church and Community Centre for details of services in our other place of worship.

We are here to assure people that, in God's eyes, each one of us is important; that God has shown us His perfect love; and that He calls us to share in the task of building communities based on love and forgiveness.

May God bless you,

John Ashe

Evening services vary in format each week and are shared with St Mark's, St John's in Farncombe and Godalming United Church. See weekly church notices for details.

There is a Service of Holy Communion every Wednesday at 1 pm.

The church of St Peter & St Paul is open every day for private prayer - you are welcome to spend time in the CHAPEL OF PRAYER.

The CHOIR sings at Holy Communion and Morning Worship and occasionally at Evensong under the direction of our Organist and Choirmaster, John Belcher MA FRCO (CHM) ARCM. He can be contacted on 01483 414858.

We also have a CHILDREN'S CHOIR - contact the Parish Office (414135) for details

The WEDNESDAY CLUB (a monthly group for older people) enjoys a speaker and tea on the first Wednesday of each month in the Octagon (our hall attached to the church) at 2.30 pm. Contact Pam Powell (01483 415828).

BELL RINGING is an important part of our life. The sound of the bells calls us to worship and reminds us of the presence of God who can so easily be forgotten in our busy world. If you would like to join the band, contact the Tower Captain, Jonathan Deane (01483 414774) Practice night is Tuesday (8 to 9.30 pm).

We also have a team of HANDBELL RINGERS (The Lammas Ringers) - contact Peter Davies for details (01483 416177)

We also join together for SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, from picnics to summer soirées and parish suppers. Look for details in the monthly parish magazine or weekly notice sheet.

For children and young people . . .

In addition to Sunday groups (aged 3 and above) and the crèche (Sundays at 10 am), we have two Youth Groups:-

Younger children are welcome to:-

OCTOTS meets on Mondays and Wednesdays during term-time from 10.00 to 11.30 am in the Octagon for children with parents/carers - TOYS, REFRESHMENTS, SONGS, GAMES.

For those of all ages with pastoral needs, our team of PASTORAL ASSISTANTS are always ready to visit and help in practical ways. We are also willing to bring Holy Communion to those who are housebound.

The Octagon (our hall attached to the church) is available for hire;
for letting rates and bookings, telephone the Verger, Jenny Perry (01483 422569).

OR email us your prayer request and we will include it in our daily prayers for the week