ALL Saints Church Westbury will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of First Steps to worship Toddler Service in the church on the 24th May.
It was started by Rev Dorothy Bellamy, curate at the time, to provide a place of friendship and support to parents, carers and children. First steps continues to provide this today.
“Our plans for a weekend of celebrating have been modified by the Coronavirus but undaunted are planning a special celebration service via Zoom,” says the church.
“The group is led by Sharon Jones who has been part of the group from the very first meeting and never left once her children grew up
“She was joined by Jean and Peter Jane around 20 years ago along with Hilary Price and others from the Mothers Union who helped with the refreshments over the years.
“The format is still exactly the same, a Bible story followed by singing, a short prayer then racing round the church and refreshments, held every Wednesday morning in term time at 9.30 am in the church.
“Parents and carers appreciate this friendly and supportive group who continue to thrive and follow the same ethos that Dorothy Bellamy began in 1990.”
