Dear all
I do hope that you had a very happy Easter. We were humbled to welcome over 1,000 worshippers on Easter Eve and Easter Day, and to baptize a total of seven adults and children into the Church as we gave thanks together for the joy of Christ’s Resurrection from the dead. This morning the celebrations continued with the Resurrection Service for St Mary Abbots Primary School, at which we lit a new candle for the school from our Paschal candle, lit on Easter Eve from the Easter Fire, and carried it into the school as a symbol of the Light of Christ which continues to shine there. You can find images of all our Easter Services HERE. As we now turn our attention to the Sundays of Eastertide, Fr Evan, Fr Tim and I will be preaching at the Eucharist on most Sundays on the readings from Revelation, in response to the relatively large number of people who at a recent discussion group expressed their discomfort in reading or studying this final book in the Bible. We hope that you will find this helpful. This coming Sunday we have our normal services, but with a single Cantor at Matins as the choir members take a well-deserved break after the marathon of music during Holy Week and Easter. Fr Peter Galloway will be preaching at Matins. The following Sunday (May 4th) falls close to the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and our Matins service will reflect on this theme. The Eucharist that day is a Family Eucharist, and Martina would love to hear from any children who would like to take part, by reading, praying, singing, welcoming or serving. After the service we are invited to join a local street party with entertainment for the children, music, BBQ and more - please bring food (cakes, salads, quiche etc) to share, or visit the go fund me page for details of how you can donate towards the costs. This has been arranged by a member of the congregation and a committee local residents and sponsored by RBKC and City Living Local Life. On Sunday 11th May at 4 pm, we shall be offering a second opportunity to join our session on “Demystifying Death”, when we invite you to think about what a Christian funeral entails, and what you would like to be included in your own funeral, or how you might plan those for people close to you. This is in response to a feeling that the previous evening session was rather late for some people to attend. We do hope that you will join us, as Fr Evan and I share our own funeral plans! Please let Father Evan know if you would like to attend. Finally, as you will by now have gathered, we are still in the period (for about another week) when we have to renew the Church’s Electoral Roll (the list of those who worship with us). If you are baptized, over 16, live in the parish or have worshipped with us for more than six months, but have NOT completed a form in the past few weeks, please do ask Ivell or email me HERE for a form as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your help with this – it is much appreciated. We praise you and we bless you, our risen Lord Jesus, King of glory, for your resurrection is a revelation to the whole world. As you revealed yourself powerfully to so many, reveal yourself now as the hope for our world. Amen [Times and Seasons, Easter Stations] With my love and prayers Mother Emma 24th April 2025 |
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