Notices
Parish News
The New Church rota
The New Church rota for December – February 2026 is being compiled. If you are interested in joining the rota to do refreshments, welcome, read or prayers please speak to the Rector or Wardens.
Please let Fiona Austin know the dates when you are not available by 10 November.
Please use secretary@stbarnabasbromborough.org as the email address.
Big Breakfast in the Centre
Saturday 15th November at 9.30 am – until we have sold out!!
Funeral for Maureen Coleman
Maureen Coleman was a much loved and missed faithful member of the congregation for many years. Her funeral will be on Tuesday 18th November at 1.00 pm in Church.
Funeral for Carol Jones
Carol was another much loved and missed faithful member of the congregation for many years. Her funeral will be on Wednesday 19th November at 1.30 pm in Church
Christmas Tree Festival
Sheets for signing up, opening, closing, turning off lights, money counting, biscuit eating, pretending to be busy are ALL available at the back of Church. Please put your name down to assist. This is our biggest community and fundraising event. It is literally all hands on deck.
The Fun, Fizz & Flowers (FFF)
The team is delighted to announce that we are hosting a special Christmas wreath making event on Friday 21st November 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in the Village Centre. This event is run by Bromborough Flowers who will provide all of the materials and the training. It is £50 per person and will include a glass of mulled wine (or something non alcoholic) and mince pie. Please email crafts@stbarnabasbromborough.org to request a place (only 15 available) and arrange payment in advance of the evening or for more information.
Group dates:
Bible Study 1.00 pm Wednesdays at the Rectory except 12th and 19th November
Brass Cleaning 10.0 am 2nd Saturday in Church 13th December
Chat and Craft 9.30 am Fridays in the Centre: 14th, 21st, 28th November, 5th, 12th, 19th December
Ladies’ Fellowship 7.30 pm 1st Tuesday in the Centre 2nd December
Mens’ Breakfast 9.00 am 2nd Saturday at the Royal Oak 13th December
Messy Church 3.30 pm 2nd Tuesday in the Centre 11th November, 9th December
Mothers’ Union 2.00 pm 3rd Tuesday in the Centre 18th November, 16th December
PCC: 7.00 pm Thursday in the Centre 20th November and 18th December (tbc)
Parish Lunch Following 11.00 am Service – 1st Sunday at the Bromborough Pub 7th December
Prayer Breakfast 10.00 am 1st Saturday at the Rectory 6th December (tbc)
Singing Group 12.30 pm Thursday in the Centre 20th November: 4th, 18th December
Treasurer Things
Please consider volunteering as a counter. We need people to help to count donations on a regular basis on a Sunday after the 11am service. We will also need helpers for the Christmas Tree Festival especially on Saturday. If you can add up money, you have the skills needed! You will always work with a partner and will get help and support. Email treasurer@stbarnabasbromborough.org or text 07970 481686 to volunteer or for more information. You will be joining an amazing team!
Dates for your diary –
November
Sunday 9th
10.15 am Remembrance Service in Church/Outside
Tuesday 11th
3.30 pm Messy Church in the Centre
Saturday 15th
9.30 am Big Breakfast in The Centre
Sunday 16th
11.00 am Words and Worship with Baptism
Tuesday 18th
2.00 pm Mother’s Union meets in The Centre
Thursday 20th
12.30 pm Sing group meets in The Centre
7.00 pm PCC meets in The Centre
Friday 21st
All day – Tree Festival preparation starts in church
6.30 pm Fun, Fizz and Flowers Christmas wreath making in the Centre.
Tuesday 25th
All Day – Community Tree set up in church
Wednesday 26th
12 noon Tree Festival opens in church
Saturday 29th
10.00 to 4.00 pm BVCA Christmas Fair – Church Square
Sunday 30th
4.00 pm Advent Carol Service in Church
Christmas Tree Festival Opening Times
- Wednesday 26th November to Friday 28th November: 12 noon – 6.00pm
- Saturday 29th November: 10.00 am – 4.00pm
- Sunday 30th November: 12 noon – 2.00 pm (and afterwards for the Advent Carol Service at 4.00 pm)
- Monday 1st December to Friday 5th December: 12 noon – 8.00 pm
- Saturday 6th December: WE ARE OPEN 10.00 am -4.00 pm
Admission is by donation but a minimum suggested donation of £2 per adult. Children are free. We accept cash or Card.
Focus on Safeguarding
Why do we have safeguarding training?
We all want our church to be a safe place, we want to foster a safe and caring environment to enable everyone to feel safe. Safeguarding training is conducted in churches to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults, to raise awareness of church policies and procedures, to define roles and responsibilities, to ensure legal and policy compliance, to support leadership and trustees and to foster a culture of vigilance.
Who needs to be trained:
- Clergy, churchwardens, licenced readers, parish safeguarding officers, vergers, church leaders, PCC members and trustees.
- Anyone working with, or responsible for, children, young people (even if parents are present) or vulnerable adults
- Volunteers in various roles.
Where do we access training?
Safeguarding training can be accessed online https:// safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org and from time to time we arrange some local face to face training.
Please contact me Sue Parkin – Parish Safeguarding Officer
safeguarding@stbarnabasbromborough.orgif you are having problems or concerns related to training.