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Pimm’s and Hymns Joint Service of Holy Epiphany and St Francis
at St Francis Church on Sunday 8th September, 2-4pm.
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Summer Cream Tea
17th August 2024
Our vintage themed summer cream tea created a lovely atmosphere with hand-embroidered tablecloths and “grandma’s” china gracing the tables which filled the main church area. The scones, jam, cream and home-made cakes were much enjoyed by everyone. The background music provided by our musicians added to the occasion.
We were very pleased to welcome many members of the local community to our event and over £200 was raised for the Caribbean Hurricane appeal.
Epiphany School Leavers Service
19th July 2024
The Epiphany School held their Leavers Service, in front of their Parents/Carers and other family members. It was a very moving service with pupils blending their memories of their time at Epiphany School with songs sung by year six, accompanied by year 5 in some, and some excellent solos.
(Much needed packets of tissues were handed prior to the service starting.)
Epiphany Pre-School Graduation
12 July 2024
Epiphany Pre-School held their graduation event in the church for all those leaving the pre-school and moving onto their Primary schools in September.
Installation of Nesting Boxes for Swifts
Photo: Matthew Barfield
26th June 2024
A ‘Swift Caller’ has been installed in one of the boxes to attract swifts to these new nesting sites.
11th June 2024
A set of 5 nesting boxes have been installed in the bell chamber at the top of the church tower.
Representatives from the CHOG (Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group) Swift team, working together with BCP, suggested that our tower would be a perfect site for locating nesting boxes for swifts, as these birds are slowly losing their traditional nesting sites.
A team from the Southbourne Men’s Hub made the boxes and their manager Phil Johns from the hub kindly installed them.
Appointment of Helen Griffiss as Priest in Charge
17th May 2024
On Thursday 16th May 2024, we had the Licensing Service of the Revd Canon Helen Griffiss as our Priest in Charge.
The service was led by the Acting Bishop of Southampton, the Rt Revd Geoff Annas, supported by the Archdeacon for Bournemouth, the Venerable Jean Burgess, and the Area Dean, the Revd Canon Michael Smith.
It was a wonderful service attended by family and friends of Helen, the local congregation, and visiting LLMs and clergy.
From left to right: Joanne Davis, Alan Bright, Sue Bright, Revd Canon Michael Smith, Revd Canon Helen Griffiss, Venerable Jean Burgess, Bishop Geoff Annas, Linda Knight.