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    Open the book birthday party

    Open the Book birthday party at Fourlanesend School. The children wore their party hats and talked about their favourite Bible story.The youngest class chose Noah and each child put an animal into the Ark.We sang and prayed together and joined in with the “panto-parable” of Zaccheus the tax collector,booing when he was wicked and cheering when he was forgiven.John Evans and Mr.Davies were the stars and Geraldine Pickett the writer of the play. A message was read from Jill Stephens who formed the connection with the school. Each child received a sticker saying “I helped with Open the Book” and a bookmark   A happy morning.

    Church Guitar Recital ~ Sept 2019

    Concert in the Congregational Church
    Guitar recital was well attended and enjoyed by all yesterday Alison Smith, ( pictured) organised a Guitarfest in our church and elsewhere in the village last week end.   It was very successful and we hope she will do it again soon. The Church was full to hear the concert. There was mix of visitors, those who had come to the village as part of the weekend guitar festival and people who are local or on holiday.  Alison is the Director and booked the many venues for the festival  in May 2018 as she much appreciates the village whilst living in Plymouth. During the performance she took great care to explain what we would hear in the music, her focus was on the emotional aspect of the music and how this would be reflected in the pattern and pace of what we would hear.One piece she explained would have a section which resembled the sound of a mandolin.Her style is empathetic and thoughtful, thereby accessible to everyone, on that point a little will be added below. The picture above suggests a scene as might be incorporated into a tapestry from the 17th Century, the blues of Alison’s dress so sympathetic with the colours in the magnificent organ pipes, the dove and her long flowing hair.The concert was timeless, with a tiny interruption from a saw as work continues with the repair to  the window frames of a nearby house.The audience included a large Labrador cross who lay contentedly he made one long happy sigh. As her final comment, Alison made a special thank you to Jill for her warm hospitality which had enhanced her own experience and contributed to her musical expression that day.

    Harvest Festival

    We celebrated Harvest in style this year
    We celebrated Harvest in style both in church, with around forty communicants and after in the hall with a sumptuous lunch provided by Sharan.It was wonderful to share both worship and fellowship with so many - our Communion Table open to all.   Our next Harvest celebration will be on 13th October at 3 p.m. when Fr. Michael will lead the prayers and we shall enjoy listening to Rev. George Ayoma whose wit and wisdom went down so well last time he came.   We shall miss John Burgess who always chose to read he Psalm from the King James version of the Bible;  God bless him!   Our singing is enhanced by many strong male voices from the choir and we shall, as usual, be entertained by their own choice of pieces.  A we said at our Harvest service what could be better than living in such a welcoming, happy and supportive community as ours?  Do come and share with us....refreshments afterwards! 

    Merchant Navy & Fisherman's memorial

    Merchant Navy & Fisherman's memorial
    A memorial to the Merchant Navy and Fishing fleets, both in war and peace, was unveiled on Plymouth Hoe on 3rd September by the Princess Royal.   The photo shows Jill leading prayer at the dedication service on behalf of the fishing industry: her husband was thirty years a fisherman and works now for the Fishermen's Mission.

    Callington Choir

    Callington Choir 14 July 2019
    The ninth visit of the Callington Gospel Singers was in competition with the Cricket World Cup final,the men’s Wimbledon final,the Grand Prix,the Women’s Netball final and the lure of Cawsand beach on a glorious afternoon. Nevertheless,an enthusiastic group enjoyed the joy of singing,clapping and arm waving and the first performance of a combination of a Taise Hymn and the Lords Prayer was highly acclaimed. The choir is touring France in the near future and there is talk of Glastonbury next year.  

    A new notice board

    Our beautiful new notice board
    "Our beautiful new notice board made by Steve Beatson"

    Blessing the Gig 2019

                  Jill Murray blesses the new "Spirit of Rame". The Earl of Mt. Edgecumbe can be seen in the front row Jill Murray with the Town Crier and sailors from HMS Raleigh blessing The Black Prince in the Square at Cawsand. May 6th 2019. She is launched in the sea to welcome the summer.

    Black Prince 2019

    Jill Murray with the Town Crier and sailors from HMS Raleigh blessing The Black Prince in the Square at Cawsand. May 6th 2019. She is launched in the sea to welcome the summer.
    Jill Murray with the Town Crier and sailors from HMS Raleigh blessing The Black Prince in the Square at Cawsand. May 6th 2019.  

    Easter Bonnets 5.4.2019

    Half term celebrations at church with Easter bonnets
    Staff and children of Fourlanesend School came to Church today to celebrate Easter and the end of term.   The theme for the Bonnets this year was weather and there were some wonderful interpretations.   A happy colourful occasion.    

    Christening 24 Mar 2019

    Reverend Jill Murray baptised Ema second daughter of Adri and Lukas
    Reverend Jill Murray baptised Ema second daughter of Adri and Lukas who had brought Ema and her big sister Lucie from the Czech Republic for the ceremony.

    Ecumenical Advent Service.

    Ecumenical Advent Service.
    Visitors to the church enjoying this mornings service 16 Dec 18

    Connecting Kenya

    Connecting Kenya talk by Marigold Thorpe
    CONNECTING KENYA It was a privilege to host this Connecting Kenya talk by Marigold Thorpe. Marigold grew up here on the Rame Peninsula and since visiting India in her early teens with the local youth club on a Peace Child project has been inspired to become involved in making a difference in struggling communities. Marigold’s illustrated presentation was very well received. She spoke of her visits to Kenya at various times over the past ten years. She has loved the serendipity of how one thing has led to another. One of her return visits was through VSO, when in making an effort to work anywhere in the world, she ended up once again in the same area of Kenya as where she volunteered with a friend as a university student. By sheer coincidence she bumped into a young lad she had sponsored years before, but had lost touch with because of various political events in Kenya. Marigold is now looking forward to moving ahead with an initiative to support the Joy Rescue Project. This project works with street children: this scheme supports the street children by getting alongside them, finding out about the circumstances which brought them to live and try to survive on the streets.  More often than not they are there to raise money for the family, which of course keeps them out of school. Emmanuel and his helpers work to reunite children with their families, then to support them so that the child can attend school, which is free; funds are needed to pay for books and equipment.  Joy Rescue has set up a sponsorship scheme. If you would like to find out more you can contact us via email alanrichardwestlake@gmail.com

    Callington Gospel Choir

    Callington Gospel Singers.
    Some fifty people enjoyed the annual visit of the Callington Gospel Singers. The church doors were wide open as it was a very hot afternoon so there were people coming in all during the concert as the sound spread through Garrett Street. £130 was given to the choir for their charitable work. The jokes from the leader brought smiles to our faces and the  words and the music spoke to our souls

    Induction to the Church as Church Deacon

    Doreen Westlake introduced as Church Deacon
    After many years of loyal service to the village church, Mrs Westlake was inducted to the role as Church Deacon on the 22nd April 2018. Amidst a large congregation, Mrs Westlake gave a heartfelt speech recalling village life, mentioning friends past and present who have influenced both herself and husband making life in Cawsand such an enjoyable time for many years.

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    An evening of musical theatre

    Playing to a full house on the 11TH of November irrespective of the ghastly rain and gales this musical runs again on the 24th November. Ticket sales only  Start 19:00 for 19:30  Interlude in the hall below the church for chat, coffee, tea and biscuits. 
    Welcome to Cawsand Congregational Church : Rev. Jill Murray   A warm welcome to you all at  Cawsand Congregational Church.     It raises a smile that our Church, first built on the very edge of the sea front here some hundreds of years ago, should be hosting these musical plays tonight. This is especially so for the first performance which tells some of the story of a passenger family who were on the Mayflower sailing ship journeying from Plymouth to America in September 1620 and arriving in the waters of the New World on the 11th November the same year. The Mayflower was carrying a group of separatists, the Pilgrim Fathers as they have become known. This group had broken away from the mainstream Church of England to seek a new start, a long way from home. Although parted by four centuries, we in this church share something with those intrepid folk from four centuries ago. They wanted to run their own more simple church services and gatherings in humble surroundings, in the same way as the chapel churches and congregations do to this day.   The site on which you are situated this evening would have witnessed the small, square masted, and very cramped Mayflower as it made its way west from Plymouth. Plymouth was then a small town built around the Barbican. The pilgrims would have seen sights familiar to us today as they sailed out to sea; the pilchard cellars along the rocks, the tiny dwellings scattered around Kingsand and Cawsand As you enjoy tonight's performances, do please spare a thought for the importance of where you are — we are together in the last remaining Congregational Church in the entire County of Cornwall. It is a treasure that we must all in whatever way we can keep for the present and future generations. Why not support us sometimes on Tuesday mornings at our regular coffee mornings ... and if you come along for a Sunday service, which is held every two weeks, there are often superior biscuits provided with your tea afterwards!  

    Harvest of the sea 2023

    Harvest of the Sea' was a sell-out this year and we sang loudly enough to raise the roof...and so did the Male Voice Choir! And it was lovely to see Jo Northey, new Oversight Minister in the Parish who was able to meet many more 'locals' and share a cuppa and a chat. An annual event not to be missed! And we are having a Coffee Morning on 18th November; all the usual stalls plus beautiful Christmas cards and decorations and other treats made for us by Carolyn, our Parish Clerk. Proceeds to be shared between good causes..do come and support us. SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 12th November- Joint Service for Remembrance Sunday at Maker Church. For details please see elsewhere in this issue. 26th November at 10.30 a.m. - Service of Holy Communion led by Rev. Al Lowe. All welcome.
    Harvest of the Sea' was a sell-out this year and we sang loudly enough to raise the roof...and so did the Male Voice Choir! And it was lovely to see Jo Northey, new Oversight Minister in the Parish who was able to meet many more 'locals' and share a cuppa and a chat. An annual event not to be missed! And we are having a Coffee Morning on 18th November; all the usual stalls plus beautiful Christmas cards and decorations and other treats made for us by Carolyn, our Parish Clerk. Proceeds to be shared between good causes..do come and support us.  

    Welcome Poppy Jane to our community

    Poppy Jane's Baptism today with her parents Gemma and Daniel.
    Poppy Jane's Baptism today with her parents Gemma and Daniel.                      

    Wedding news 28th May 2023

    Congratulations to Sam & Tom Davies, who celebrated thier wedding at the Congregational Hall this morning.
    Congratulations to Sam & Tom Davies, who celebrated thier wedding at the Congregational Hall this morning.      

    Farewell to Leo

    https://youtu.be/7hZeMjltPvQ LEO KASERER It was with shock and great sadness that we heard of the death of Leo - someone who has done so much for our church and for the wider community over many years. A most remarkable, gentle and compassionate man who touched the heart of all who met him; he will be greatly missed. We are arranging a memorial service for him on SUNDAY, 14th MAY AT 2 p.m. in the church when we shall hear about his amazing life and then meet afterwards down in the hall to share our memories and comfort each other. The Male Voice Choir will sing two of Leo's favourite Cornish songs and the film 'The Last Fisherman' will be shown. There will be a collection for the street children of Chile among whom Leo worked and who were so dear to him.
    https://youtu.be/7hZeMjltPvQ   LEO KASERER It was with shock and great sadness that we heard of the death of Leo - someone who has done so much for our church and for the wider community over many years. A most remarkable, gentle and compassionate man who touched the heart of all who met him; he will be greatly missed. We are arranging a memorial service for him on SUNDAY, 14th MAY AT 2 p.m. in the church when we shall hear about his amazing life and then meet afterwards down in the hall to share our memories and comfort each other. The Male Voice Choir will sing two of Leo's favourite Cornish songs and the film 'The Last Fisherman' will be shown. There will be a collection for the street children of Chile among whom Leo worked and who were so dear to him.