Dear all
Heartfelt thanks once again to everyone who took part in the Victorian Christmas Fair last Saturday. It was a wonderful, warm community event and we are grateful to everyone who made it so. Pictures from the fair can be found HERE. Thanks too to Mark and our professional choir, and all those who read, welcomed or helped the virgers prepare for the beautiful Service of Light last Sunday evening, as we remembered the dawning of Christ’s light into the darkness of the world. This coming Sunday (8th) we have a treasured feature of St Mary Abbots Advent and Christmas season – the Family Eucharist and Nativity Play at 9.30 am, in which our children tell the story of Christ’s birth in place of a sermon. There will be no Sunday School provision for children, as we do hope that the whole congregation will come together to enjoy this traditional performance with songs from the children’s choir. In the evening, in a change to the normal monthly order, we shall be holding a Taizé Eucharist for Advent – a quiet service of reflection and prayer, with traditional Taizé chants. If you are seeking an oasis of Advent peace and prayer in God’s presence during the hectic run-up to Christmas, this is an ideal service for you. The following Sunday (15th) in the evening sees our now traditional Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Part One at 5.30 pm (tickets HERE), sung by the St Mary Abbots professional choir and accompanied by the Purcell Players. Tickets are £15 and include a programme, mince pie and a glass of wine, with the opportunity to chat with the singers and musicians after the service. We look forward very much to seeing you there. We offer a warm welcome to everyone who wants to celebrate with us at any of our upcoming Christmas services, a full list here. These do not require any advance booking. People of God: be glad! Your God delights in you, giving you joy for sadness and turning the dark to light. Be strong in hope therefore; for your God comes to save. Amen [Common Worship: Times and Seasons, Prayers at the Advent Wreath] With my love and prayers Mother Emma 5th December 2024 |
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