Our Parishes
At The Chandler we are very foruntate to fall between two excellent parishes, Milford and Witley, that support our school.
We have included some background information on these Parishes along with some of their involvement in our school.
All Saints Church
Services
* We are an open, friendly church catering for all ages
* Whatever stage you're at on your journey through life, you'll be warmly welcomed at any of our services and events.
* We specialise in helping people take their first step into the Church
* We are a real focus for the community in Witley. New friendships start here
* We are family friendly
Here are the details of the regular services held at All Saints, Witley.
8.00am HOLY COMMUNION (every Sunday) This is a reflective service without music and with short periods of silence built in. There is usually a sermon or occasionally a presentation on a specific subject. Anyone who is confirmed may receive Communion (bread and wine) and everyone may receive a blessing. The service lasts 50-55 minutes.
9.45am PARISH EUCHARIST (every Sunday except the first of the month) This is the main service of the day and includes music on the organ and singing led by choir wearing robes. The seasonal worship booklet is supplemented by a hymn book and is easy to follow. During term time, children of 3½ and upwards are invited to go the Jubilee Hall for Young Saints (see Sunday School page). The junior choir members join Young Saints after the first section of singing. All children return towards the end of the service to receive a blessing at the altar. Anyone who has been used to receiving bread and wine in any other Christian church is very welcome to join in the Communion at All Saints. After the service, coffee and soft drinks are served and we all have a chance to meet friends, old and new. This service usually ends before 11am.
9.45 am ALL SAINTS TOGETHER (first Sunday of every month) This informal Communion service is especially suitable for families to worship together. There is no Young Saints on this Sunday, and children of all ages are involved in the whole service. The congregation is encouraged by a choir leader to join in with various parts of the service which have accessible tunes. The sermon usually includes some participation from the congregation. People are invited to contribute via a flip chart to the prayers that are used. Children of school age are invited to stand round the altar with candles for the main prayer of thanksgiving. The whole service lasts about 45 minutes and ends with coffee and chat.
2-3pm SmALL SAINTS (first Tuesday every month) This short service of story, song and prayer is for children who are not yet at school and their carers. It includes a musical procession, acted prayer, tea and toys. SmALL SAINTS ends in time for older children to be met from school. It is often a first introduction to Church for small children, who then join Young Saints. It's also a great place for new Mums to meet other local Mums and many friendships have been started in this way.
5.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG (Sunday termly) Traditional evening prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. A sung service including psalms, hymns and an anthem sung by the choir. This service is an opportunity to enjoy an hour of beautiful music, silence and 'time apart'. It includes prayers, but no sermon. Evensong is held once each term and the date is known well in advance to enable all who enjoy this type of worship to attend.
You can contact our Vicar Revd. Dr Brian Shand and the Parish Office at:
The Vicarage
Petworth Road
Witley
Godalming
Surrey
GU8 5LT
Tel/Fax: O1428 681872. Email: allsaints.witley@btinternet.com
Or contact our Curate Revd. Ann Fraser at:
Tel/Fax: 01483 417190. Email:Ann.Fraser@btinternet.com
St. John the Evangelist
Contact Name: Clive Potter (Vicar, day off Friday)
Contact Address: The Vicarage, Milford Heath Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5BX
Contact Telephone Number: 01483 414710
Contact Fax Number:
Contact E-mail: clive@whamu.freeuk.com
Service Times:
1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays
8am Holy Communion
10am Parish Communion (with Sunday Club for children aged 3-11+)
6:30pm Evening Worship at Milford Baptist Church
2nd Sunday
8am Holy Communion
10am All Age Worship
11am Holy Communion
6:30pm Evening Worship at Milford Baptist Church
3rd Sunday Parish Communion includes laying on of hands for healing.
5th Sunday United Worship with Milford Baptist Church, 10am if at St. Johns, 10:30am if at MBC. Phone/E-mail for details: 01483 414710,
Toddler Service every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 2pm at St John's.
You can access the websites of our two parish churches by clicking the links below.