February - March 2025

The old year has ended and a new year has begun. Time to start afresh; what are our wishes for ourselves; our country and our world? What do we need to let go of, or indeed, what do we need to take up?

At TGMC we all received an email from our Superintendent Minister Rev. Kate Strange who is the leading Minister of the High Wycombe Circuit of Methodist churches. Kate points out that when she was appointed we had a staff team of four, full time but by next September we will have one full time and one 75% time.

The Circuit are planning a 'Vision Day', which will hopefully bring together the whole circuit, with a chance for everyone to talk together in the light of these changes. A chance for each church to share what is happening in their own church, to ask questions about property and finance, to help everyone understand more or less how Methodism works and how we are connected together and how we can find a way forward.

On the Thursday before Christmas, our Minister Rev Rachel Prince, led an evening

'Blue Christmas' service. This was primarily for those for whom Christmas is a struggle for whatever reason. It was so beautifully, and sensitively led with low lighting and candles.

This service will definitely be repeated in 2025

Messy Church is held on the second Sunday of the month at 2p.m. However, in March, because Mothering Sunday is on 10th, Messy Church will be held on 3rd March at 2.p.m.

The children attend with their parents) and have a fun hour with arts and crafts. During November they made paper angels for the Christmas tree which was entered for the Festival at Holy Trinity, Penn. On the second Sunday in December the Children took part in a Christingle service led by our Minister Rachael.

An enjoyable occasion for all. Happy New Year to you all from TGMC.

©Geraldine Nelson, Senior Steward