A charming family event for Christmas Eve:
the crib service especially for the little ones.
The stable will be empty at the start of the service and children will bring in its occupants as the story of the first Christmas is told.
All welcome at 4pm on 24 december.
Something wonderful is about to happen.
The Saviour of the world is going to be born.
But the grumpy owl who lives in the barn just wants to be left alone…
From the Church of England comes this animated version of The Grumpy Owl
Find out whether the animals in this story help our owl to discover the Joy of Christmas.
Watch it together with your children or grandchildren this Advent and Christmas
Click here to view
Traditional Choral Carol service with Carols for all, Choir Carols and Readings.
Sunday 14 December at St Mary’s church at 18.00.
All welcome.
Free with retiring collection.
Jonas Lammens is preparing a study evening.
This will be on Tuesday 2 December 7.00pm (refreshments)
for 7.30pm until 9pm.
Jonas writes: ‘This mini course (just one evening) will explore the key ideas behind Jesus’ necessity to be birthed, raised and to have lived on earth with us.
Taking place during Advent, I hope it can serve as a way for spiritual preparation as we journey together towards His nativity.
Together we’ll explore why Christians believe God became human, how this shapes the Christmas story, and what it means for our faith today.’
Not long to go to lots of Christmas happenings and some of them are described on the poster below.
Thursday 4 December 6-8pm Christmas market.
Father Christmas will be receiving letters from children (your address and postcode on the envelope please).
Lots of stalls, Christmas raffle and Madrigal singers.
And not forgetting: Peter’s famous Christmas lights at 8 Spring Lane!
They’ll be switched on on 1 December and remain on until Twelfth-night.
As in previous years Peter will be collecting donations for St Mary’s church.
A Halloween-themed story telling and harp music event, coming to St Mary’s church on Saturday 18 October at 7pm .
Ticket £15 adult- £12 concessions- uder 16 free,
available on the door from 6.15pm or on line:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/mjbornpgakyb
A Challenge for Easter 2026
***Thank you so much for the paintings you did
for 2024 Stations of the Cross…
they were much appreciated…***
…After painting the Stations of the Cross… WHAT NEXT ?
Could you try and express the amazement of the first followers of Jesus when, after his death, they encountered the Risen Christ ?
Will YOU rise to this CHALLENGE ?
Intrigued…? then please email janet@janetdriver.co.uk
for details of the 10 stations,
including Biblical references.
Once you have chosen the station you wish to paint please let me know straight away, to avoid duplication and help with further planning.
I will then have A4 prints made of your paintings and find 10 venues around Wivenhoe where they can be displayed for anyone to reflect upon over Easter.
A QR code will be displayed with each painting that will link it to the text of the relevant Bible passage.
To do this I will need to have a digital photo of your painting before the end of February 2026.
Contact Marika on wivstmaryscom@gmail.com in case of difficulty with this.
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