Roxton Congregational Chapel
Harvest Events
We would like to thank all those who came to our harvest events. The Chapel was beautifully decorated for the
Harvest Festival Service with food and flowers kindly donated by those who worship here.
This year the display remained in place for the start of the Harvest Coffee Morning giving more people the
opportunity to enjoy it, and appreciate the efforts of all involved.The church donated
non perishable items to a local food bank, with other items being sold at the coffee morning.
If you were unable to attend these events, please do try to get to some of our other events and services.
The support of local residents is very much appreciated and essential to ensure Roxon keeps its Chapel.
Chapel Improvements
Those who often attend events at the Chapel will have noticed our new path, laid during June this year.
We have also had a ceiling repaired. In addition to these, the external repainting of the doors and windows
has now been completed. Please remember that all the work has had to be organised by those officials of the Church
who freely give their time. We do hope that as many of you as possible will attend the events at the chapel, see
and appreciate the work that has been done, and thereby help Roxton keep it’s chapel.
Chapel Open Day Saturday 1st July
We would like to thank all those who came to our open day on Saturday 1st July. The day was well attended and it was great to
welcome everyone, including some who had never been before. The fine weather enabled our visitors to have their refreshments
in the garden, browse our stalls and enjoy our guided tours. It was good to see people taking the opportunity to catch up
with friends and neighbours and making the most of the day. We look forward to seeing you all at our future events.
Carol Service
Our Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 11th December was led by Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
A good congregation attended this enjoyable service. The collection was donated to
NCH Action for children and we thank all who attended and supported this worthy cause.
Service Sunday 6th November
Our service that took place on Sunday 6th November was quite a special one for our Church.
For the first time in many years we welcomed a new member into the church. The same service also involved
the commissioning of three deacons to the existing diaconate. Our church has had to face major changes this year,
with the death of one of our deacons. However we now look forward to the future with our refreshed diaconate.
Thank you
Joyce, Richard, Louise & family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, phone calls, letters
and the many cards which have been a great comfort.
The family also wish to thank all who took part in, and attended the thanksgiving service for Bernard's life
and for the donations made in his memory. The service was very fitting for Bernard, acknowledging his contribution
to the life of the village and his exceptionally generous commitment to the restoration and maintenance
of the Chapel building and to the life of the Congregational Church here at Roxton.
Bernard Hooker
It is with sadness that we have to record the death of Bernard Hooker, Deacon, Treasurer and Administrator of our church.
Many of you will already be aware of the immense amount of work he has done over recent decades to ensure
the chapel has remained open to all as a place of Christian worship. Not least the extensive restoration of the 1990's.
His commitment to the chapel has been second to none. Bernard enjoyed his life in the village where he has lived
since the 1960's and his chats with many residents and visitors, often while tending to the Chapel garden.
He will be greatly missed by many, especially his family and the members and friends of the chapel.