sherborneswithpamber.org https://sherborneswithpamber.org:443 News for sherborneswithpamber.org en-gb Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:10:56 +0100 Copyright: (C) Sherbornes with Pamber Church 15 Bereavement Cafe sherborneswithpamber_46134 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:10:56 +0100  We understand that losing a loved one is a very difficult time and are here to support you in whatever way we can.

 As well as providing help and support at the time of death, and particularly around planning and holding a funeral service, we also offer ongoing pastoral care to those who are grieving, recognising that grief doesn’t end once the funeral is over.

 As part of this we run a Bereavement Café twice each year. This is a relaxed and supportive space to meet with others who are living with loss, whether recent or a long time ago.

 Next:  Sunday 19th April,  4-5.30pm at  Monk Sherborne Village Hall

]]> https://sherborneswithpamber.org:443/991/Bereavement-Cafe Homegroups sherborneswithpamber_51314 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:10:56 +0100 Many of our church community meet fortnightly in different homes across the parish to encourage one another, study the Bible, pray and share life together.

We currently have groups meeting at the following times:

Mondays 3pm

Tuesdays 2pm (Women's Group)

Tuesdays 8pm

Wednesdays 8pm

CONTACT STEWART FOR MORE INFORMATION

]]> https://sherborneswithpamber.org:443/1119/Homegroups Hospitality sherborneswithpamber_51315 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:10:56 +0100 Sharing a cup of coffee or some food together is a really important part of our pastoral care for one another and takes place in a range of ways across our church family, including occasional church and community lunches.

There are also times in life and situations that arise that make preparing food at home challenging. To help with this our Catering Team can organise a week or so of meals to be delivered to households as a gesture of love and support.  

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]]> https://sherborneswithpamber.org:443/1120/Hospitality Visiting & Support sherborneswithpamber_51317 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:10:56 +0100 Within a community of people committed to loving one another there are all kinds of examples of pastoral care going on that don't need any particular organising. 

We recognise that there are some  who need a bit of extra support and help - perhaps because of illness, loneliness or being house-bound. In these circumstances our Pastoral Care Co-ordinators organise teams to offer visits at home, in hospital and in care homes. They can also arrange other support such as lifts or help with shopping. 

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]]> https://sherborneswithpamber.org:443/1122/Visiting-Support Prayer sherborneswithpamber_51318 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:10:56 +0100 Praying in Small Groups

Many of our church community meet regularly in 2s and 3s to pray for each other. Meeting in smaller groups like this enables a greater depth of sharing and support for one another. 

Prayer Requests

If you have a particular prayer request, or you would like to meet with someone to pray with you, please email pastoralcare@sherborneswithpamber.org. We also have a box on the Welcome Table at St Andrew’s for written prayer requests, please do make use of this if you would like to.

Midday Prayer

Midday Prayer takes place on the 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday of the month during term-time at 12-12.30 in one of our churches. As well as praying for our church, community and wider world there is opportunity to share prayer requests and be prayed for. See the calendar for details.

Termly Prayer Gatherings

We aim to gather as a whole church community once per term to share encouragements and requests, pray and sing praise to God together. Details will be shared here once confirmed. 

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