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Groups

Ladies' groups

bullet The Mothers' Union has two branches: Afternoon and Evening.

House groups

There are a number of house groups:
bullet Bible study groups
bullet Groups which study selected religious books
bullet Discussion groups
bullet Fellowship groups
bullet Prayer groups (various kinds, including meditation and silence groups).

The Pastoral Care group

Pastoral care takes various forms in Eaton:
bullet Pastoral care is extended to the sick and needy in Eaton.
bullet Small gifts of flowers, fruit and goodies are delivered to the housebound, bereaved and residents of homes in Eaton three or four times a year.
bullet A network of Christians responds to needs as they become known.

Overseas Missions

bullet Our parishes support overseas missions via the Church Mission Society. We are particularly involved with two link families working in those areas: Dr Dick and Caroline Seed in Nairobi, Kenya, and Daniel and Ellelein Kirk and family in Valparaiso, Chile.
bullet We support other missions through regular donations.

Music

bullet St Andrew's Singers help lead Sunday worship at St Andrews, at the 10a.m. service. They robe for Communion services, and are led by the Director of Music Margaret Smith and the Organist James Mitchell.
bullet There is also a small worship band which leads the music at the informal evening service at 6.30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month. For details of this, please contact the Vicar, Phil Rodd Email.
bullet The Eaton Parishes Choir incorporates anyone from the two parishes and beyond, and gives two or three concerts a year of major choral works. It is usually accompanied by an invited orchestra.

Senior Citizens

bullet Old Eatonians is a monthly fellowship/friendship group for Senior Citizens living in the area.
bullet At Christmas, Easter and Harvest, we like to provide small gifts for those who are recently bereaved, or who have other needs.
bullet Communion at home is available for those unable to attend church.
bullet It is often possible for transport to be arranged to church services and other events. Please contact the office or church wardens if you require assistance.

Other Groups

bullet St Andrew's Amblers is a walking group for anyone living in the area. It meets twice a month for walks of 3 to 5 miles.
bullet The Book Group meets approximately every two months, meeting in each other's homes. (2013 months: Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov).

For further details please ring the Parishes Office on 01603 473646 or E-mail.