We are currently in the process of appealing for donations to enable us to repair, renovate and redecorate the church in tme for it's 150th anniversary.
Over the last 5 years we have spent some £37,500 on such work, but there is much remaining to be done.
The most important issue we now have relates to the guttering. There is a video presentation going though the threat to the building and our proposed solution. This is the target for our Appeal 150 programme.
The staff and pupils of the Curzon School have recently formed a link with The Good Shepherd School In Uganda.
In August our holiday club looked at the adventures of Joseph - someone in the bible who was betrayed by his own brothers, his employer's wife and a fellow prisoner, but who came out on top and was able to forgive and be reconciled with his family. The children who came helped us act out each part of the story.
There was also lots of fun things, including games, songs, crafts, puppets, refreshments and the (mis)adventures of PC Percival who wasn't the brightest on the force, but got his man in the end.
During the Mothering Sunday service in March 2014 the church presented the Curzon School with a purpose-made worship table. The gift was made possible by donations from a number of parishioners and the PCC. William Bates led the congregation in prayer before handing over the table to the Head Teacher, Geraldine Lowden, and Chair of Governors, Tony Glover.
On Saturday 19th October we hosted a social event with a difference. Paul Brown, Christian magician and entertainer, Came and gave us two hours of tricks, illusions and bafflement: how does he do it?
The event was enjoyed by all, young and old, and included a delicious tea of cakes and sandwiches. Thank you Paul!
In September this year we were able to start our project to open up the back of the church by removing two rows of pews and their associated plinth. This will make a valuable open area for coffee after church as well as providing a much better space for family christenings and many other events in church.
Linda Carter has been working as part time Children and Family Worker for St. Paul's and St. Nicholas' churches for the last five years, and is retiring at the end of August 2013. At the All Age Service on July 14th the church took the opportunity to thank Linda for all her hard work and present her with a lovely bunch of flowers. She is seen here cutting her celebration thank you cake.
The Director Revd Paranjyothy Sedala (Paran) and his wife Krupa Devi stayed in Derby from 15th – 28th May. During that time, they enjoyed a varied programme visiting local groups and activities as well as attending the AGM of the Church of North India in Ashbourne. Here Param gave a presentation on the work of the Social Services Institute in Nagpur.
It may have been cold and snowy outside, but it was warm in our church today as everyone came together for Mothering Sunday, to remember our mothers and give thanks to a loving God for them and for all he gives us. It was an enjoyable morning with songs, a drama, puppets and a talk about God's mother-like love for us. Every lady in church got at least one potted Primula (those with more than one child did well) to brighten up the home or garden - just the job on a dull day. Afterwards there was coffee and tea with Simnel cake - a special tradition in St. Paul's on Mothering Sunday.
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