A list of our Christmas Services and Events can be found HERE
Tickets to Handel's Messiah (part 1) are now available HERE
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The church is open daily
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Dear All
First of all, my heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked so very hard to make last Saturday’s Christmas Fair such a warm and wonderful community event. The Events Team, co-ordinated by Leonora and with lots of help from the virgers and other parish office staff, did a marvellous job, and I know that they were very thankful for all the kind volunteers who turned up on the day to man the stalls, barbecue the sausages, serve mulled wine and help with the children’s activities. Thank you, too, to everyone who donated, and to all those who came and sang carols, supported the stalls and generally made the church feel especially warm and welcoming. The Advent Service of Light offered a completely different kind of church gathering, as we came together on Sunday evening in the candlelight to hear the familiar Advent carols and readings and to begin this solemn season of expectation and preparation for Christ’s coming. Our thanks to Mark and to all the choir members, as well as to our readers. This weekend we are specially looking forward to our Family Eucharist at 9.30 am, with the Nativity Play performed by church children, and we do hope that you will be able to come and support them as they tell the story of Christmas. I am delighted to announce performances of Handel’s Messiah (part 1) on Sunday 12th December, sung by our professional choir and accompanied by The Purcell Players. In order to maintain social distancing this annual much loved Christmas event will be performed twice at 3pm or 5pm. Tickets can be booked on our website HERE We are very conscious that many are anxious about the appearance of the omicron variant of Covid-19, and we shall be continuing only to use every other pew to maintain social distancing. We would seriously ask you to consider wearing a mask to protect and reassure the vulnerable among us, and may I remind you that the front section of the pews on the South (lectern) side of the church is reserved for those who wish to be masked throughout the service and to know that those around them will be too. If you haven't already placed your bid on the Friends' Silent Auction then now is the final chance to do so before it closes at 9pm this Sunday. Prizes include a family photoshoot by Emmanuel Saint, afternoon teas, a Christmas tree, hotel stay, wine or champagne, paintings, books, a Christmas pudding and many other items. The money raised will go towards the fabric of the church and a plan to mark the 150th anniversary of the church next year. You can make your bid HERE. I do hope that you will all remain safe and healthy in this season of preparation and look forward very much to seeing you in church over the next few weeks. As we look for your coming among us this Advent, open our eyes to behold your presence and strengthen our hands to do your will, that the world may rejoice and give you praise, Amen [Common Worship Daily Prayer: Morning Prayer for Advent] With my love and prayers, Mother Emma 2nd December 2021 |
Virtual Donation Plate
If you would like to make a donation during our services, or at any time, we have set up an online virtual collection plate below. Click here for this week's Newsletter
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