WELL DONE ST BART’S! 

Earlier this year St Bart’s were successful in achieving the bronze level eco church award. This is awarded by the A Rocha UK foundation, who seek to demonstrate that the gospel is good news for God's earth. The award is achieved for meeting commitments to environmental standards across five different areas.

WORSHIP AND TEACHING, reflected in praying for environmental issues and the junior church re-using plastic bottles to make musical instruments.

BUILDINGS, reflected by installing a new efficient gas boiler and the use of LED light bulbs.

LAND, reflected in the re-wilding of part of the churchyard to promote native wildflowers and encouraging birds, bees and butterflies and promoting the use of church land for leisure and prayer.

COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, reflecting in meeting local councillors about the St Bart's conservation area, and supporting charities which promote sustainable development and the environment.

LIFESTYLE, reflected in having communal Christmas cards, and ensuring that churches funds are ethically invested.

The challenge now is to further develop our commitment to environment standards in line with God's teaching.                 Paul Beeston                  Transforming Communities Champion

The PCC has approved the following donations proposed by the Transforming Communities Committee, that as part of our tithing, St. Bart's will donate: 

DEC Flood Appeal for Ukraine £1,000 

Open Doors £500

Damascus Trust £500

Mercy Ships £500

Promise Dreams £500

Salvation Army £600

Compton Care £600

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary £500

Wolverhampton Samaritans £500

Mission Without Borders £600

Solar Aid £500

Scripture Union £500

Practical Action £500

Tear Fund £500

The Haven £500                                     Paul Beeston    Transforming Communities Champion

The Well Foodbank update 

Following my previous request for food items/toiletries/household cleaners etc because of the urgent need for them for individuals and families throughout Wolverhampton and then to be greeted with a full trolley was fantastic - every item went immediately out so a sincere thank you everyone. Sadly the need for food donations is desperate in our town, we are not the only foodbank crying out for help so whatever contribution you can make will be greatly appreciated. Our local supermarkets do support us and for that we are grateful - if you would like to see how we operate or you might like someone to speak to your group then please contact me. 'It is in giving we receive' - Kay Stokes           http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

   Bart’s Butterflies Summer Outing

Please join us on Thursday 29th June – 12.00pm for our summer outing to Himley Hall & Park. We will be meeting in the dog friendly area to the left hand side as you enter the park. Please bring a picnic. All are welcome. 

Open evening for handbells and change bells Please join us on Tuesday 4th July between 8pm and 9pm Anyone who is interested in just having a go, or finding out more, or maybe used to ring and wants to pick it back up is welcome - the more the merrier and no experience necessary.

Move it or Lose it® with Vanessa

Please come along and join our fitness group to, Help to improve your 

* Balance and confidence *Mobility and flexibility *Strength and confidence

It’s a Fun and friendly class on Mondays every week from: 1.30pm-2.30pm

In the Oak Room - Try your first class free - then £6 per class

Contact Vanessa on 07815 540342 or vanessa.price@moveitorloseit.co.uk

LIVING FAITH

The Diocesan Discipleship Course will run for 23/24 from September 13th, at 7pm in the Lady Chapel. It is three terms of 8 weeks.

It follows the church year so enhances what we are hearing about on a Sunday.   No essays!

Plenty of opportunity to discuss the issues, from creation to the Trinity via incarnation and

salvation!  For anyone and everyone.

For further details, please chat to Rev’d Alison, Rev’d Ben or leave your details with the Parish Office and we will get back to you.