Dear all
It was such a delight this year to host the Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St Mary Abbots in the form of a Choral Evensong, and to welcome people from a wide range of our local churches of different denominations. My thanks to our choir, to Fr Antony Aziz of St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church, who preached very movingly on our shared faith and the Resurrection, and to Leonora, Chris Luxton and all our staff and volunteers who prepared the service and organised the refreshments which followed. We look forward to seeing you in church this Sunday, 27th January, and as we see a wonderful growing number of people involved in our children’s work, readings, serving, and welcoming, please do speak to one of us if you are wondering about how to become more involved, and we can point you towards the relevant co-ordinator. Next Sunday (2nd February), we are looking forward to celebrating the Feast of Candlemas, with a Family Eucharist, Choral Matins and a Festal Choral Evensong with the blessing of candles. We are so grateful for the generosity of all those who have come forward to donate candles for use in the church’s worship for the year ahead, and we shall be giving thanks for them all during the services that day. There are still some candles left on the list, so if you have not yet been able to make your contribution, please do think about signing up on Sunday. There is no need to give a whole box – it is possible that several people or families might like to get together and give a small amount each towards a particular set of candles. It will be so good to know that as we worship together as the Body of Christ, so many of you are represented at the altar in this way. The clergy and staff are hard at work preparing a number of different events – please watch this space for news about a Saturday afternoon lecture on the Nicene Creed, a Wednesday evening Lent group and the start of Confirmation preparation sessions, all in March. Lots more details will be available very soon. Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may ever be supported by this fellowship of love and of prayer, and know ourselves surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen [Common Worship: Times and Seasons, Epiphany intercessions] With my love and prayers Mother Emma 23rd January 2025 |
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