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St Martin in the Woods

Parish of Chandler’s Ford : “We are not stopping loving and caring for those around us.”

March 18, 2020 By SO53 News 1 Comment

It’s an anxious time to every one of us. Shops are closed. Events are cancelled. Schools are to shut. Church services stop. Supermarkets are stripped bare. A few weeks ago you might have asked yourself, “What should I be giving up for Lent this year?” Well it’s clear that you’ve given up a bit more than you had thought.

If any resident want more information on the virus please see the Government and the NHS websites:

Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response

NHS: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Here is a brief update from Rev’d Ian Bird on Chandler’s Ford Parish’s response to the latest developments of the Coronavirus.

“Sadly we are having to stop all our church services and activities, but we are not stopped being church. We ae not stopping being a faith community. And we are not stopping loving and caring for those around us. We’re just going to be church in a different way for this season.”

The Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford announces that “Due to Church of England guidelines all public worship is currently suspended. However, please …to see how we can still support you practically, emotionally and spiritually, including information on live streams of the Sunday service.”

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Many Mangers at St Martin in the Woods

November 29, 2019 By chippy minton 1 Comment

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

I visited the Many Mangers exhibition at St Martin in the Woods church this weekend, not knowing quite what to expect.

Flyer for Many Mangers exhibition

Well, obviously I was expecting nativity scenes.  But the flyer stated “over 100 from all over the world”.  Really?  Where was a small church in Chandler’s Ford going to get hold of such a variety?

The answer was simple yet amazing.  From local parishioners.  Dozens of people had come forward with their cherished nativity scenes, lending them to the church for a few days before they took on their annual role as part of the family’s Christmas decorations.

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

A helpful leaflet gave details of the background to each model.  One common topic came out loud and clear.  These scenes all had their own family history; sometimes going back decades.  Each year they are brought out from storage, and each year they evoke particular memories to their owners.  How they were made; where they were bought; who broke them; who mended them; and, in one case, how the Baby Jesus disappeared, only to reappear in the pocket of dad’s best suit at Easter (presumably the next time he wore it).

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

Nativity scenes from far-flung corners of the world had been bought as souvenirs of travels.  Wherever the set came from, the scene was familiar: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, shepherds, wise men, and a few animals (no Catalan caganers, though).  But each country portrayed the human elements in local style.

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

The three wise men, I learned, are sometimes thought to represent the three then-known continents of the world: Europe, Africa and Asia.  In this scene, from Mexico, they also represent youth, middle-age and old-age.

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

All in all, a fascinating display of nativity scenes that were similar yet different; familiar yet surprising.  And a great outreach opportunity for the parish of Chandler’s Ford at the start of the Advent season.

Nativity Scene at St Martin in the Woods Many Mangers exhibition

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