Come and see an amazing exhibition in an inspirational setting. Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Sundays 1pm to 6pm. April 19th to May 8th. www.stdunstanstepney.com and www.ianbrice.com
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Peggy was a very longstanding member of St Dunstan’s Church, a keen member of the local Ecumenical Churches Together Group and also a member of Tower Hamlets Deanery Synod. Her late husband Paul Crispin was also Churchwarden at St Dunstan's. A requiem for her is being held on Wednesday 30th January at 7.30pm. All Welcome
Can I invite you to e-mail the Local Government Boundary Commission and object to the removal of St Dunstan’s name from the new ward, in similar but not identical terms to my e-mail shown below.
You can read about the proposals here http://www.lgbce.org.uk/__documents/lgbce/draft-final-reports/2012-draftfinal-reports/tower-hamlets-long-report-final.pdf The address to e-mail is reviews@lgbce.org.uk The postal address is Review Officer (Tower Hamlets) LGBCE Layden House 76–86 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG The Closing date is Monday 7th January 2013 Hopefully we can make a difference. Trevor Dear Sir or Madam, Tower Hamlets Proposed Ward Name : Stepney East I write to object to the proposed new name for our ward, Stepney East. The previous name of our ward was St Dunstan and Stepney Green, which it is now proposed be split into two new wards, Stepney East and West. The removal of St Dunstan from the ward name is highly regrettable given that; 1. Dunstan (909-988 AD) was a real historical figure, Bishop of London (958-960 AD) and holder / owner of the Manor of Stepney. 2. Dunstan personally ordered that the wooden church of All Saints Stepney should be rebuilt in stone. That church was later named after him and is today known as St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney. 3. Dunstan became Archbishop of Canterbury (960 -978 AD) and after his death was canonised, becoming the most popular English Saint until the death of Thomas Becket (1170 AD) 4. The name of St Dunstan’s Church and the association of the name with the local area has existed for more than 1,000 years. Given this important and significant historical connection I would like to propose the name of new ward should be; St Dunstan and Stepney East I would also like to be clear that I’m not claiming any special privilege for the church where I serve as Rector but rather I’m arguing for the retention of St Dunstan’s name on the basis of a substantial, important and ancient link. Yours Faithfully The Reverend Trevor F Critchlow Rector of St Dunstan’s Stepney Mystery Worshipper
The independent 'warts and all' Mystery Worshipper visited St Dunstan's on Christmas Day and you can read their review here http://shipoffools.com/mystery/2012/2475.html New Photographs There are some new photographs of St Dunstan's Nine Lessons and Carols and Midnight Mass here /photos-community.html Act Change Project Presentation 'Act Change' is a really great project run from The Arbour which encourages young people through 'intervention drama' to think of alternative strategies to cope with problems they encounter in everyday life such as bullying, peer pressure and conflicts with parents & teachers. The underlying idea is to consider how modifying your behavior and attitude might change the outcome of situations and relationships. It was very impressive to see young people grasp difficult issues and work out for themselves how to get more positive outcomes. The pictures are from various drama groups run in local schools. See /photos-community.html St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney
9 Lessons and Carols By candlelight with mulled wine and mince pies Saturday 22nd December 6.30pm With the Thames Chamber Choir www.stdunstanstepney.com Come along and support our great neighbors Stepney City Farm and their market this Saturday. St Dunstan's is having a stall at the market so please do visit us. The Christmas Nativity with the farm animals is also taking place on the same day at 2.30pm, a great afternoon out for all the family.
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