THIE WEEK’S PROGRESS

THIS WEEK PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Christine O, Sam C, Margaret R, Rashmi, Kevin, Jake C, Ann J, Cathy E, Stella O, Heather W.

The prayer team continues to pray for all who have requested prayer.

To request prayer: Email: prayer@sholing.church

REMEMBERING

Chris A, praying for Jenny, Lee, Shelley and family.

HERITAGE EVENTS

SERVICE OF REDEDICATION

Sunday 1 November - 11am

We are delighted to invite you to our Service of Rededication and Celebration, which will take place in the church on Sunday 1 November at 11.00am.

The service will be attended by Bishop Geoff Annas, the Sheriff of Southampton, the MP for Southampton, and many other invited guests as we

give thanks for the completion of our restoration project and celebrate this important milestone in the life of our church. The service will be followed by lunch.

OTHER HERITAGE EVENTS

We will also mark our return to the church with a celebration in mid-September. In addition, a programme of heritage talks is being planned, covering topics including Titanic, the World Wars, and other aspects of our local history. Further details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

JULY SERVICES & VISITOR

19 July - Southampton Hospital Charity visiting

RIDE & STRIDE

SAVE THE DATE: Sat 12 Sept

If you would like to take part this year:

Riding your bike – contact Philip - email philip@sholing.church

Striding - contact Mick – email mick@sholing.church

‍The Parish Giving Scheme - A simple and efficient way to support your church regularly. The Parish Giving Scheme makes giving easy, secure, and tax-efficient - helping your gift go further and reducing administration for the parish. If you’d like to know more, please speak to Ben or Garry.‍ ‍

SHARE YOUR STORIES OF SHOLING & ST MARY’S

We’d really love to hear from you.

‍As part of our Heritage 160 celebrations, we are collecting stories, memories, and treasures that make up the living history of our parish.

We’d love to hear about your connections to St Mary’s Church Sholing or the wider Parish of Sholing. Your contribution will help preserve our shared heritage for future generations. There are forms and envelopes available in the Hall or you can speak to one of our team or email us at Heritage@Sholing.Church‍ ‍ ‍

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Pew News - 28 June 2026