SALISBURY SUITE CONCERT
On the 10th March, due to the generosity of Rev. James Tomkins in allowing St. Dunstan’s Church to be used by David and Paula Jenkins for one of the first concerts of the recently composed Salisbury Suite in the beautiful 13th Century Church.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening for those attending and my thanks go to David and Paula for their inspirational use of music, poetry, words and song which inspired all those who attended.
My thanks also to all who helped in any way to ensure this evening was a success and each of the Churches benefitted by £245. Our half has benefitted our Organ Fund.
David and Paula will give further concerts within the area during this year and I would strongly recommend if you were unable to attend in March that you make every effort to attend at a future date. - Pam Scott.
The Salisbury Suite
When ministers are sent to their first appointment it can often be a surprise. I was sent to be a minister in the Salisbury Circuit. It was a time of considerable fulfilment. All the years of studying and preparing had come together in the beginning of my life’s work.
It was a fulfilling time as a family too when my children were born.
Salisbury itself is a place that is so beautiful that, whenever I return, its astonishing grandeur makes a considerable impact that is both relaxing and exciting.
Two years ago we had arranged to visit Arundells, the former home of Sir Edward Heath, and I had asked if I might play his piano when we visited. The people on the tour and the staff were extraordinarily appreciative of what I played, and I was asked to return later in the year and give a concert for all the staff. This time I composed a piece especially for them about the house and called “Arundells”. Again the level of appreciation was very encouraging.
I then began to work on putting together some pieces I had composed when I had lived in the city and ones which I was composing afresh to describe a journey from the place where I had first lived in the city (Harnham) towards the cathedral. “The Salisbury Suite” was composed and recorded and given its world premiere at Arundells last year.
This year Paula and I are embarking on a series of concerts around the country. We are particularly thrilled that one of them will be at the Salisbury International Arts Festival and another at the Aylesbury Festival.
The series of concerts began locally at St. Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough on Saturday 10 March at 7pm. Money raised will towards both St. Dunstan’s and our own church’s organ fund.
Paula and I are very grateful to Pam Scott, Pat Kimber and to Rev. James Tomkins for all their support in making this first concert possible.
We hope you will enjoy seeing photos of the journey projected onto a screen and will enjoy listening to appropriate poetry and descriptions, as well as some well known classics to which i have set words describing the journey and, of course, to the music of “The Salisbury Suite” itself.
David
Womens World Day of Prayer 2nd March 2012 …
"Let Justice Prevail"
Women from nearly all the churches in Risborough gathered together for this service at the Baptist Church and our leader was Laura Dun, a member of the Baptist Church who works for Wycliffe Bible Translators. We began the service with a procession of candles brought in by representatives from each of the churches, which were then placed in a circle on the table at the front of the church. The candles were brightly and differently coloured to represent the diversity of Malaysia and symbolised that we are all equal in God's eyes.
As the service progressed, we learned more about the diverse population of Malaysia and the challenges this brings. The women of Malaysia who prepared the service, prayed that all religions, races and ethnic groups would work together for tolerance and harmony with fair and just governance for all.
Gill Taylor, a layperson from St Mary's and wife of the Curate, Jim Taylor, provided the talk at the heart of the service. She began by saying that generally we are all far too "nice" - nice is not a word mentioned in the bible. Instead, sometimes we need to get angry, just as God gets angry - angry enough to take action against the injustices of this world.
Black paper chains were hung in the church and at the end of the service, Laura cut the chains to symbolise that our prayers are powerful in releasing people from their 'chains' whatever they may be.
We joined together for refreshments in the upper hall afterwards, where John Vickery provided a Fairtrade Stall. It was lovely to see so many ladies from our own congregation, many of whom joined in the service with readings. We are also very grateful to our very own Peter Willett for providing the musical accompaniment.
The offertory raised over £260 for the work of the Women's World Day of Prayer.
- Kathryn Trout.
PRINCES RISBOROUGH AND THAME CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
On 19th December our Junior Church children were invited to join the Thame Methodist Church children for a Christmas party. 16 children aged from 3 to 10 years had a lovely three hours of fun, enjoying games, craft, a Christmas DVD story and party food. We were very grateful to Mary Higgs from Thame Church for organising the event. 
It is so valuable for the children meet on occasions like these to share and enjoy time together. They gelled very well and we will try to arrange another event for later in the year.
Princes Risborough Open Day July
2011.
A selection of Bibles displayed in the church
There was also a stall selling Karibuni merchandise and refreshments were served
The display about the history of the church included a model of the church showing how it looked before the alterations in 2008 (as seen in photo on right).
Fund Raising
The Town Festival and Fundraising 2011
On 9th July the fund raising group had a very successful afternoon at the Princes Risborough Street Fayre. We were blessed with a dry and sunny day and a lot of people were out enjoying the weather and the festival atmosphere.
The stall had an adult and a childrens’ tombola and raised £200 that will be shared between the church's 3 chosen charities.
The
Whitechapel Mission
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Junior Church
On 19th December last our Junior Church children were invited to join the Thame Methodist Church children for a Christmas party. 16 children aged from 3 to 10 years had a lovely three hours of fun, enjoying games, craft, a Christmas DVD story and party food. We were very grateful to Mary Higgs from Thame Church for organising the event.
It is so valuable for the children to meet on occasions like these to share and enjoy time together. They gelled very well and we will try to arrange another event for later in the year.
Action for Children (NCH)…
The Christmas Day retiring collection, gift envelopes and other donations resulted in £48 for Action for Children which has been sent to help in their excellent provision
for children with all sorts of problems. – Judith Gerrard.
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