After returning home from All Saints for a quick coffee, I made my way to Hutton again. The foxes and squirrels have taken cover now, and I'm in a hurry. I'm lucky to find a parking space reasonably close to church, and when I take my seat - again after a friendly welcome from the warden - I look around to find the congregation is smaller than usual (I estimate 50 adults and 10 children). It is also lead by the vicar from West Horndon whose style is quite different from Bob's. the service proceeds in the normal way. There is not the feeling of being rushed, and the sermon seems to take slightly longer than usual, but I hadn't timed it, so I can't be sure. In the hall afterwards I discussed the music arrangements and the choir. How much of this gives an indication of where a church really is in its worship life?
There is a fresh stock of Olive Oil, and this time some soap too. I have bought a bar of the soap, in aid of Project Hope.
After the service I drove round the back of the school to look at Hutton Community Centre. there are a number of games of football going on, on the large field. A path leads between the building and the pitches. Some people inside are playing badminton. There are adverts for the Christmas Dance (own drink not allowed), and a Sexual Health Drop-in.
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