Our beautiful church has stood here as a beacon in the community since at least Doomsday. It has changed over the centuries but has always been a place where the community can gather for those important moments in life, especially Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals. Also to mark national events and to celebrate. It is a base from which we as a church seek to serve our community in many ways.
Sadly, although much of the building looks to be in good order outside the vestry at the east end of the building is in a dire state and is now letting a lot of water in when it rains heavily and requires urgent underpinning to continue using it. If we had to close the vestry it could mean we can no longer use the church due to having no alternative exit to the main door.
If anything happens to the vestry it will also risk East End of the Church being seriously damaged and the beautiful stained-glass window. The window is also in great need of major restoration of the lead work and masonry to stop pieces falling out.
We urgently need to raise approx. £120,000 for the vestry to stat with and once that is secure to move on to the window. Sadly, due to the government cutting the ‘Listed Places of Worship Scheme’ which enabled us to reclaim the VAT the original cost has increased by 20%.
We know this building holds a great deal of affection in the hearts of many in the community and further afield and so are appealing for donations, fund raising to highlight the plight it is in and raise half the money is we can attract other sources of grant funding which require match funding to be in place.
The small congregation mostly now retired are doing all they can but only have so much in the way of financial resources to contribute. The Church of England is asset rich but cash poor, its assets are mostly tied up its church buildings which cannot be sold!
Please help us rise the challenge to preserve this beautiful building for future generations
For further information please contact events@whittonparish.co.uk
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Loving God,
As we enter this new month, we thank You for the gift of longer days, moments of sunshine, and the beauty of Your creation all around us.
Help us to begin July with hearts full of hope, minds open to Your guidance, and hands ready to serve others with kindness and compassion. In the busyness of life, remind us to pause, to notice Your presence, and to find peace in Your promises.
Be close to those who are struggling with illness, grief, loneliness, anxiety, or uncertainty. Strengthen those who are weary, comfort those who mourn, and give courage to all who face difficult days.
Bless our families, our friends, our communities, and all who work to bring healing, justice, and peace. Help us to be people who reflect Your love through our words, our actions, and the way we care for one another.
As we journey through this month, may we trust in Your faithfulness, give thanks for each new day, and walk confidently in the knowledge that You are always with us.
Amen.
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