The Lord’s Larder

Our church members were always generous with donations for the Lord’s Larder until the way the system operated had to be changed during the pandemic.   However, you may not be aware that for some time now we have been accepting gifts which we are taking to the Lord’s Larder base at Forefront.

Unfortunately there are many families struggling now with rising costs and help is needed more than ever.  Any donations you can make when you come to our Sunday Services or at any time during the week when our church is always open will be greatly appreciated.

CHARD LORD’S LARDER

Every Thursday at 7pm in St. Mary’s Church.

Our meetings are open to all, you do not need to be a member of St. Mary’s Church.

The meditation begins with a short reading followed by twenty minutes of silent contemplative prayer, also known as meditation.

If you would like to join us please let me know in order that I may keep you updated regarding venue.  If you have no experience of Christian meditation or you would like to discuss anything about this please feel free to contact me. Meanwhile I look forward to welcoming you at our meetings.    Robin

Chard Chimes –

The Magazine of St. Mary’s Church, Chard

Thank you to everyone who has paid for another year’s issue of the Chard Chimes.  We hope you continue to enjoy reading our        magazine.

Many thank too, to our faithful team who deliver  the Chimes every month.

If you are a new reader and would like to subscribe  and have the magazine delivered to you, subject to your address being within the scope of delivery people, pldease contact me on

chardchimes @  gmail.com 

Patricia , Editor

Thank you for supporting our church magazine

We were very pleased to welcome Rev. Georgina Vye to our meeting last month when she brought along a lot of wools and fabrics to demonstrate her many skills with various crafts. There was a spinning wheel, a small loom and hand held pegging frames. Georgina showed us many types of wool taken from different sheep – the Shetland wool felt very soft. She then talked about the dying methods she used to produce a variety of colours. We were shown a large multi-coloured wrap she had made also the long chunky knit jacket she was wearing.

During some of her travels Georgina takes the opportunity to pick up supplies of wool and gather ideas for producing fabrics with various colour schemes, something she really enjoys.

Some of us had a go at weaving on the small pegging frames, which is really quite simple and therapeutic. You can make up your own pattern using a variety of colours or thickness of wool – a very satisfying hobby for anyone.

Thank you very much Georgina, for an enjoyable time together and for giving up your time for us.

The Worldwide collection box donations came to £72 , and these have been paid in and a cheque sent off to the Worldwide Treasurer.  Thank you to everyone – it all adds up to helping our overseas projects.

Unfortunately our December  meeting has had to be changed for various reasons.  There will not be a Deanery Advent Carol Service as given in the programme, but instead we shall meet on TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER in the hall, when Rev. Val Hoare will lead us with Readings, prayers and music for Advent through to Christmas. We  shall have our usual Christmas Tea afterwards.

Wishing everyone a Very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

Heather Elphick, Branch Leader