St. Peter’s Church

This Church was dedicated 150 years ago in the centre of the village.  Until that date villagers from Kington Langley were part of the part of the parish of Kington St Michael.  There is still a path through the village called The Coffin Way leading to Kington St. Michael.

This Victorian Church is Listed Grade 2 and it has recently had its roof renewed.  The churchyard houses the village War Memorial and is the village graveyard.

St. Peter’s is now part of the Benefice of Draycot – it shares a vicar with the churches of Sutton Benger, Christian Malford, Tytherton Kellaways and the redundant church of St. James, Draycot Cerne, where services are held annually.

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Draycot Benefice Ministry Team Letter

Dear Friends

          Can you imaging living in a time continuum, - no demarcation of days, months or seasons? I wonder if our brains could accept that situation. Fortunately nature takes a hand, the sun, the moon and the turnings of our world are all natural breakers. It gives us a sense of reliability and security.             

          January brings the snow, March the breezes loud and shrill, and so on. We use these rhymes even if the weather doesn't oblige but security of some breaks in that time continuum is what we crave.

          We have celebrated the service of those who gave their lives that we may live with a greater sense of security. We pay out enormous sums of money in insurance premiums to help us feel safer – a very basic need.

We need the friendship of others giving us security in our everyday life, and the knowledge that we have one who is with us always and loves us unconditionally.

          So let us pray for peace and security in our finances, and our everyday relationships in this next marker in the continuum of time – 2012.

Happy and secure New Year.

Audrey.

DRAYCOT BENEFICE – SERVICES FOR JANUARY

PLEASE NOTE that there are two Joint Benefice Services in January: on the First and Fifth Sundays.  The latter was anticipated.  However, we reckoned that New Year’s Day was an unpromising date for well-attended services all round; so come and join us in St Peter’s for an all-age service which will also include Communion.

FROM THE REGISTERS

Holy Baptism 
Eleonora Ljungman of Manor Farm Upper Seagry was baptized on 20 November in St Mary’s. Two brothers were baptized in St Peter’s on 27 November: Matthew and Nathaniel Vinson.  They are the grandsons of Evelyn Jones, a regular choir member in St Peter’s, and the sons of John and Rebecca Vinson who were married there a few years ago.  In All Saints, Sutton Benger Peter George Furneaux was baptized on 4 December before he took up his duties as godparent to Alice Mary Collier Marsh of the Coach House, Seagry Road who was baptized at the same service.  A warm welcome to some of the latest Christians!

R.I.P.
The funeral and memorial service of Ted Poole of Moors Close, Kington Langley took place at Semington and St Peter’s on 2 December.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his widow Peggy and all the family.  May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

NEWS from SEAGRY SCHOOL AND CHURCH
‘THE SLEEPY SHEPHERD’ : In December Key Stage 1 and Seagry Pre-School delighted two audiences at their performances of ‘The Sleepy Shepherd’.  We would like to congratulate the children on their speaking, acting and singing prowess and we hope that parents, friends and relations enjoyed watching them, as much as the children obviously enjoyed entertaining everyone.  Well done!!  We would also like to say a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Hird and her daughter Phoebe, for painting the really lovely backdrop for our production.

CHRISTMAS SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE IN ST MARY’S. 
The end of term Carol Service was held on Thursday 15th December at Lower Seagry Church, starting at 9.15am.  The children presented tableaux, sang carols and pieces from their Christmas production (see above) and the congregation joined in with a number of well-known carols.  The Revd Geoff Hewitt spoke about the significance of Advent and led the congregation in prayers. After the service, all were invited back to the school for coffee and mince pies.

OLYMPICS TIMES TABLES CHALLENGE :  Two children in Corston Class have successfully completed the Olympics Times Tables Challenge and each received a silver cup.  Well done to James and Thomas Reynolds!!

PRIMARY MATHS CHALLENGE :  Over 175 pupils from local Primary schools in the area took part in the National Primary Maths Challenge.  The maximum score for the challenge is 25.  Huge congratulations go to James Reynolds who was top scorer in the area with 21.  He, along with Edward Shewring-Scott have been awarded Gold Awards and Bronze Awards go to William Bowen, Alfie Moxom and Gregory Strangward-Pryce .  Congratulations!!

BAZAAR RESULT -  Thank you to everyone who was involved in any way in making the FOSS Christmas Bazaar such a great success.  It was so nice to see such a variety of stalls and there was a lovely atmosphere throughout the school.  We are delighted to let you know that the money raised at the event was in the region of £500!  Thank you again to everyone.

Best wishes

Friends of Seagry School

CAROLS IN THE NEW INN  Once again a happy event was held in the village pub on 21 December at 6.30.  Thanks to Karl and Sarah for their hospitality, to all who helped organize this very enjoyable Church and Community event and to everyone who came along and sang!

Service Information Updates. Up-to-date information on Christian Malford Services can usually be found on their village website – www.christianmalford.org.uk

And on Sutton Benger Services at – www.suttonbenger.org.uk

St Peter’s Contact Details
Treasurer             Brenda Baldwin                     750405
P.C.C. Sec.         Elizabeth Coles                     750631

THE JULIAN MEETINGS

The “Julian Meetings” are small groups of people who meet in different places throughout the country to explore Contemplative or Meditative Prayer.  The title is derived from the great English mystic, the Lady Julian of Norwich.

Our local meeting is held in St Giles’ Church, Kellaways on the second Sunday evening of each month at 8.00 p.m.  It lasts a little over half an hour and is open to anyone who would like to join others in learning about and participating in silent prayer.

After the busyness of Christmas, learning how to practise stillness may be a good start to the new year.  Further details from Geoff Hewitt or any other member of the group

Christian Malford.

Up-to-date information on Christian Malford Services can usually be found on their village website – www.christianmalford.org.uk

Details of Services

St Peter’s, Kington Langley

01/01/12         10.00   Joint Benefice Communion Service
08/01/12         11.00   Holy Communion
15/01/12         11.00 Morning Prayer
22/01/12         15.00 Holy Communion
                        
Holy Communion at 9.15 a.m. on Thursdays (except 30/12/10)

Every Thursday afternoon the Church is open for “a cuppa and a chat” to which anyone of any age is welcome to attend.

Every first Thursday Mum’s with Babies and Toddlers are invited to meet.

The vicar  Rev. Geoff Hewitt lives at present in Christian Malford.

The church sends two Foundation Governors and a Reader to the Village School Governing Body.

There is a church choir, who are always looking for new members and there are a variety of social events.