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The Eastbourne Pastorate has a new Minister. We are delighted that Memona Shahbaz has accepted the call to serve the pastorate of Broadway, Emmanuel Eastbourne, St. Barnabas Langney and Trinity Willingdon. Memona was born into the Presbyterian Church in Pakistan, where her father was an Elder. She worked as a radio and television broadcaster, obtained a theology degree in Pakistan and came to England in 2006. She then spent three years training at Westminster College to qualify as a URC minister. She speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, as well as English. She will start work on 1 September and will be ordained and inducted at a service to be held at St. Barnabas Church at 2.30pm on Sunday 29 September. We are looking forward to working with Memona and continuing our spiritual journey with her. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE LIFE & WITNESS GROUP
"Picnic" time!
Occasionally on a Friday morning, following on from our informal communion service, we enjoy getting to know each other better through taking part in various activities, ending with a picnic lunch. It's amazing to see people's hidden talents and gifts! We also learn alot from each other
Occasionally on a Friday morning, following on from our informal communion service, we enjoy getting to know each other better through taking part in various activities, ending with a picnic lunch. It's amazing to see people's hidden talents and gifts! We also learn alot from each other
Our Spring Fayre was a great success - it was good to see so many people enjoying chatting over a cuppa and cakes.
We raised £447 for Christian Aid and Action for Children. Thank you everyone for your hard work and support.
We raised £447 for Christian Aid and Action for Children. Thank you everyone for your hard work and support.
Over the next few months Trinity will be supporting the work of the local charity "Networx".
Networx is an ecumenical organisation working alongside local groups of volunteers who help refugees in the town and facilitate Christians to do the same.
Networx provides “Welcome Boxes” to newly arrived refugees which contain essentials, treats and local information and offers support to refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants here in Eastbourne.
Knitted clothing is also welcomed and so we will be knitting blankets, scarves, jumpers and gloves for all age groups.
During the winter months there will be plenty of time to get the needles busy! Contributions of wool are also warmly welcomed at the church which will be passed on to our knitters.
Networx is an ecumenical organisation working alongside local groups of volunteers who help refugees in the town and facilitate Christians to do the same.
Networx provides “Welcome Boxes” to newly arrived refugees which contain essentials, treats and local information and offers support to refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants here in Eastbourne.
Knitted clothing is also welcomed and so we will be knitting blankets, scarves, jumpers and gloves for all age groups.
During the winter months there will be plenty of time to get the needles busy! Contributions of wool are also warmly welcomed at the church which will be passed on to our knitters.