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WAREHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Wareham URC – Activity Questionnaire

We recently undertook a study to find out what
our congregation were coming along to and ask
what they would like to see put on. We made no
promises, spirit is always willing, but numbers
of bodies are few! We were delighted that a good number of
questionnaires were completed (with no spoilt papers!) and the
Elders have analysed the results and have been able to start
planning activities to match some of the requests.

Not surprisingly events involving food were popular and some
responders offered to provide or help at social meals. The first of
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these will be a Church lunch following the service on July 2 .
To answer the question of one member of the congregation, yes
‘heathen spouses’ are more than welcome to attend! Please see
elsewhere in the magazine for further details, and we offer a huge
thanks to Gerry. In the summer we are hoping to take advantage of
the good weather (prayers please!) and the generous hospitality
of Shirley, for a garden afternoon tea. This will be timed to allow the
younger relatives of some members to attend and should be a
lovely family event.

A number of folk were thinking not only of bodily sustenance, but
also enrichment of the soul. There is regular attendance at the
fortnightly Bible study, but some who work have requested one at a
time when they can attend. Martyn has kindly agreed to lead a
monthly evening session and Marion has offered her home as a
venue. As soon as the date of the first session is confirmed we will
let you know.

Another suggestion which scored well for a positive response, was
a Songs of Praise. Elders are discussing when this could happen,
but please be assured we have listened and it will take place at
some point.

A big thank you to all who took the time to respond to our survey
and we hope that our time of togetherness as a church family will
be enhanced as a result.
Felicity (for Wareham Elders)
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