The donations to St Mary’s church this year exceeded all previous years: together, you raised a phantastic £1,016 – an unprecedented sum for which the church is very grateful.
We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to this magnificent result, not forgetting the creator of the spectacle himself, with this reminder below of the entrance to the season’s feast for the eyes.
Our new-look quiz will take place on Saturday 7 February at 6.30 for 7pm in the church.
The quiz will have a fresh format but essentials remain the same:
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.
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