The Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire

site updated 30th April 2012

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Vicar:  Revd Canon Philippa A. Brunt. A very warm welcome to our website where you can find out about the parish of Parkend and Viney Hill in the beautiful Forest of Dean.   Since 2007 we have been a Local Ministry Benefice under the Diocese of Gloucester's scheme, which encourages the use of all our gifts and talents in God's service in this local area in which we live and work.  We share our faith in Jesus Christ by ministry through our worship, our fellowship and practical care to the community, also working closely with other local churches. In 2008 we became a United Parish with our two parish churches of St Paul's, Parkend and All Saints', Viney Hill. These buildings stand as witnesses to God's presence and places of prayer to encourage our Christian life. They are also special places for many people due to family or community connections and we seek to make them hospitable places of welcome.  Whatever has drawn you to look for us, we hope this site will be helpful to you. From The Vicarage  The Vicar's monthly column for the parish magazine can now be read on line.

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PCC Secretary We are still in need of the services of a PCC Secretary to take notes at bi-monthly meetings of the the Parochial Church Council.  It is not an onerous task and help is available for the typing of the minutes /reports.  If you are on the Electoral Roll and fee that you (or someone you know, who is on the Roll) would be able to help out in this way, or if you  would like more information, Please contact the Vicar on 562828, or Fred Bancroft (Church Warden for Viney Hill) on 562842

Services for All the Family Parkend and Viney Hill Churches 2012 In 2012 we began a series of family services shared between the two churches.             Sunday 13 May 10.00 am St Paul’s, Parkend Rogation Sunday when we bless the growing crops in farms and gardens  (with Holy Communion).                 Sunday 3 June 10.00 am All Saints', Viney Hill Trinity Sunday – God Three in One and One in Three (with Holy Communion).

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Weddings please contact the Vicar.  Telephone : 01594 562828 Also, information is available from the Church of England website:  http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/ This gives information about eligibility and the service as well as ideas for hymns, music and readings.

Family History Research Would those researching family histories please note that only the current registers are held at the churches. All others are in the Gloucestershire Archives, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester GL1 3DW. www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives email address archives@gloucestershire.gov.uk telephone number 01452 425295

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St. Paul's Church, Parkend (Click on the photo for more pictures and a brief history.)

All Saints' Church, Viney Hill (Click on the photo for more pictures and a brief history.)

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