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Welcome to “the St Augustine's Website. We are a Christ centred community made up of every kind of person. We are excited about helping people discover the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ; growing in relationship with God and serving him right where we are. We hope you will come and visit us and explore faith for yourself. We would love to help and encourage you in that journey. If you like more information or chat about the Christian Faith then email me Revd Stephen Caple
Stephen
Parish Priest
Our full vision statement can be seen by going to the 'About' page, but the three headings in our Vision Statement are:
Living in the Gospel
Responding to the Gospel
Growing in the Gospel
Sundays 8am, 10am, 4pm & 6.30pm
3rd Sunday of the month
10am Family Service
For more informatiion on our Sunday and weekday services please go to the 'Worship' page.
Our
vision
Living the Gospel: We endeavour to be an inclusive Community where, like our Patron Saint, St. Augustine of Canterbury, we welcome all as if they were Christ and we pray that we will be a place of prayer, peace and worship
Responding to the Gospel: We endeavour to deepen our discipleship, growing in our fellowship and learning to understand more deeply the mysteries of our faith. Therefore, as individuals and as a Community, be confident in the Gospel message.
Growing in the Gospel: We endeavour to proclaim the Good News of God’s Love to the community in which we are set, working as a Missionary Community sharing the gospel story and making new disciples
About
us
We welcome all who are seeking a new meaning to life, those doubting, those or returning to faith. We warmly invite you to our church and to our services, activities or special events and are sure that you will soon feel at home. Why not give it a go.
Leadership Team
Revd Stephen Caple
Sister Eileen Caple
Mrs Patricia Hamilton
Mr Graham Dale
Mr David Alldridge
Mrs Sue Hodder
Churchwardens
Mrs Sue Thornton
Mr Pete Hesling
PCC
The P.C.C. has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Formally, the P.C.C. is responsible for the financial affairs of the church and the care and maintenance of the church fabric and its contents.
Churches Together in Whitton
Please click Churches Together in Whitton Website for more information.
Sidespersons
Sidespersons are those people you meet as you enter the church. They hand you a book and give you a smile. If you like to be a sidesperson speak to Carole Jones.
Servers
Serving at the Altar is a ministry in itself, it is a great way to give children a role within the church, develop responsibility and make new friends, also the same goes for adults. If you interested in being a Server have a chat with Fiona Wolsoncroft
Flower Arrangers
These are a group people who beautify the church by creating wonderful floral arrangements. If you like to be creative in this way then chat with Brenda Murphy.
Weekday
worship
Tuesdays 7.30pm Holy Communion in Church
Wednesdays 12 noon Holy Communion in Homelink
Thursdays 12 noon Holy Communion in Homelink
Fridays 9.30am Holy Communion in Church & 12 noon in Homelink
Saturdays 9.30am Holy Communion in Church
Prayer and Meditation Group
1st Tuesday of the month 11am in Church.
Sunday
8am Holy Communion
This is a quiet service which lasts about an hour
10am Parish Communion
This Service lasts just over an hour. We have a Crèche, Sunday School & Emmaus (for over 11’s); these groups takes place while the adults are in church.
10am Family Worship (3rd Sunday of the month)
This service lasts for about 50 minutes. The children stay in church and are very much involved in the worship, the songs and the talk. The style of the service is more modern and for all ages 0-100. This Sunday is when the Youth Organisations have their Parade.
4pm Matinee Service (not on the 3rd Sunday of the Month)
This service lasts for 30 minutes. It is for young families who would prefer a later Sunday Service.
6.30pm Evening Prayer
This service lasts for 30 minutes. It is a quiet reflective service using traditional language.
Choir
We have large Adult and Junior Choir. The Choir enriches our Sunday worship and if you enjoy singing why not join us. Contact our Director of Music Mrs Caroline Pugh on 0208 894 7334.
Director of Music –
A Brief Choir History
My first encounter with conducting music at St Augustine’'s was as Musical Director for a performance of Britten’s Noyes Fludde in March 1992. A few months later the post of organist was vacant and despite my musical training being predominantly based on playing the cello rather than the organ, and little experience of training choirs or conducting, St Augustine’s put their faith in me. In those days the men wore brown and the ladies and juniors wore scarlet albs, a tradition I was keen to change.
Our first main “fundraising concert” was in 1996 when I conducted a choir of 90 singers in a performance of Fauré’s Requiem to raise money for our “new” Homelink Day Respite Care Centre. Since then we have performed musicals by Roger Jones – “Jairus’s Daughter” and “Pharaoh to Freedom” and “Joseph.” The choir always puts up with my quest for new challenges and perhaps none were quite so ambitious as the need to sing in Hebrew and then to master the art of singing very high and fast with African drums and electric guitars as well as keeping in time with a tape of pre-recorded traditional African music!
Of course I am referring to our Golden Jubilee Gala Concert in 2008 where we performed Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and Fanshawe’s “African Sanctus” raising money for Water Aid and the Upper Room charity in White City. Combining with local schools and Richmond Music Trust, we also staged another performance of Noyes’ Fludde in 2008. The choir also maintains its Anglican traditions through singing evensong at Guildford Cathedral 2008 and 2011, leading the congregation at St Mary Abbot’s in Kensington for ordination services as well as taking part in Diocesan Festivals at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The junior choir has a proud tradition at St. Augustine’s and despite its wide age range; it always feels like a family. Many of the choristers go on to take the Royal School of Church Music Dean’s and Bishop’s Awards, success giving them the opportunity to sing with the choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral. Over the years they have recorded 3 CDs, taken part in the Music for Youth Competition and they always look forward to their annual weekend away in Dorset, this year they will be singing at the Italianate church in Wilton, just outside Salisbury.
Come and Join us!
We have large Adult and Junior Choir, but are always looking for new members. The Choir enriches our Sunday worship and if you enjoy singing why not join us. The adult choir rehearses on a Friday night at 8pm-9.30pm in the church.
Our junior choir is open to young people aged 7 . We meet every Friday at 7pm-8.30pm and sings during the Sunday 10am service however we are very flexible so if your daughter/son is interested please do contact Caroline carolinepugh_sky.com
JCs
We have recently re-started our prep choir, for young singers, year 1 and above.The JCs meets on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of each month at 9am in the church.
On the 3rd Sunday they are invited to join the choir if they wish, and are paired with a junior choir mentor.
JCs enable the young people to experience singing, and get a familiarity with some of the regular worship music. Many of the JCs have gone on to join the choir, but there is no obligation to do so.
If your child is interested please contact Kat kat_louise_pugh_hotmail.com for more information.
We value the contribution of children and young people to the life of the Church. We have different groups that your children and young people are invited to.
Crèche 0-4
In the Narthex during the 10am Worship (in term time)
Sunday School 4-11
Gather in the Church then go in to the Hall.
Emmaus (for over 11’s)
In the Choir Vestry while the sermon is taking place
Youth Organisations
2nd Whitton Rainbow s 5-7
1A and 2nd Whitton Brownies 7-10
2nd Whitton Guides 10-14 (Senior Section (14-25)
See this link
If you are interested in your girls joining then email Revd Stephen Caple for contact numbers.
Junior Choir
We have a large Junior Choir and if you enjoy singing, or play an instrument, or like to play in a small band at our monthly Family Service then why not join us. If you are interested then contact our Director of Music Mrs Caroline Pugh on 0208 894 7334..
Christian Discipleship
Christians are people who follow Jesus Christ. This requires a commitment of belief and faith. This faith then leads to the following of a lifestyle that Christians believe has been set in place by Jesus.Part of that commitment to Jesus also means being a part of a church. The teachings of Jesus and what Jesus did are set down for Christians in the New Testament of the Bible.
Home Groups
These groups meet to discuss the Christian Faith and pray together for more information email Revd Stephen Caple
Friday, Men’s, & Mixed Discussion Groups
These groups meet at different venues and discuss different themes of interest. For more information email Nigel Mearing
Discovery Course and Discovery + Course
These courses explore the Christian Faith and give the opportunity to know more about Jesus and how one can grow in ones relationship with him. You are warmly invited to these courses so if you are interested then email Revd Stephen Caple
St Augustine's Day Respite Care Centre
Part of our mission is to follow the example of Christ who washed the disciple’s feet emphasizing that he came to serve. Homelink is an expression of the servant ministry of Jesus.
Homelink is a nurse– led day respite centre supporting carers of any age who give help and care to a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage without their help. This could be because of age, disability, physical and/or mental illness.
We serve the people who have someone that they are caring for in the Whitton, Hounslow Borders, Twickenham, Hampton and Teddington areas.
Homelink provides a happy and vibrant environment where people can enjoy each other’s company supported by trained staff and volunteers. The Centre enables carers to take a well-earned day´s respite.
Here's a link to find out more click here
Lent and Holy Week Programme 2012.pdf
PCC Minutes Nov 11th 2011.pdf
Pews News 19th Feb 2012.pdf
Home Group leaflet.pdf
Mission Action Plan May 2011 -2014.pdf
St Augustine’'s Choir
and friends Feltham Choral Society Ashford Baroque Ensemble
on
Saturday 10th March 2012
7.30pm
at
St. Augustine’'s Church
invite you to a concert in aid of
PANCREATIC CANCER UK
Please click the concert Info leaflet below for more imformation.
Concert.pdf
P r ess
Events
February 2012
Thursday 23rd Breaking of Bread Service Year 4 Bishop Perrin School in Church
23rd-24th Semley Children visit to St Augustine's
Friday 24th Friday Group 10am in Church
Tuesday 28th Pastoral Team Supper 7.30pm in the Vicarage
Tuesday 28th 8.30 p.m. Men's Discussion Group in the Admiral Nelson pub, 123 Nelson Road, Whitton TW2 7BB
We'd love
to hear
from you
St Augustine of Canterbury, Whitton,
Hospital Bridge Rd
Whitton, Twickenham,
Middlesex. TW2. 6DE.
Tel: 0208 894 3764
Email: Revd Stephen Caple
Hall Bookings contact Mr John Redshaw 07944 044531
The Alpha Course
Asking the big questions? The Alpha course is your chance to explore your questions large or small about Christianity
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone; no question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’'t assume a background or knowledge of belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. The Alpha course consists of a series of talks (video), followed by discussion in small groups.
If you are interested in coming to a future Alpha Course then email Revd Stephen Caple
Christianity is the largest movement our world has ever seen. It continues to grow at an immense pace – especially in Asia (including China), Africa and Latin America. At the same time, Christianity in the West struggles to grow and – perhaps –even to survive.
In this course we consider some of the reasons for this and what it might mean for individual Christians, for churches and for Western culture, in a world where alternative beliefs are increasingly on offer.
There will be four Lent groups to choose from.
A group meeting on Monday evenings at 8pm starting on 27th February please c ontact Graham Dale 020 8255 3038
A group meeting on Wednesday mornings at 10am starting on 29th February Contact Revd Stephen Caple 020 8894 3764
Two groups meeting on Thursday evenings at 8pm starting on 1st March please contact
either David Alldridge 020 8894 7473 or Bob Winter 020 8894 9432
Theme: Handing on the Torch
Sacred Words for a Secular Age
Session 1 – A Christian Country?
Session 2 – A Secular Society?
Session 3 – A Beleaguered Church?
Session 4 – Competing Creeds?
Session 5 – Handing on the Torch
Contact Revd Stephen Caple for more details
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