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Organ recital on Bach’s birthday

After the great success of last Saturday’s concert in the church by international musicians, we are now looking forward to another musical treat. On Thursday, March 21st, David O’Shea will give a Pipeworks lunchtime recital at 1.15pm (lasting about 45 minutes). His programme will consist entirely of organ works by J.S. Bach, who was born on that day in 1685. Admission is free but donations to St Paul’s fund for Kisiizi Hospital in Uganda would be much appreciated.

Family worship on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve there will be short, interactive service suitable for all ages in the main hall of the Parish Centre at 10.30 am.  Young people may like to come dressed as a character from the nativity story, Mary, Joseph, innkeeper, angels, the wisemen, (or wisewomen) or as shepherds.  Alternatively, you could wear your Christmas jumper.  The service will be followed by some seasonal treats.

Christingle service this Sunday

The origins of the Christingle service lie in the Moravian Church, which has its roots in what is now Germany and the Czech Republic. The first recorded use of a Christingle was in December 1747 during a children’s festival in Marienborn, Germany (near Frankfurt). Christingles are made from an orange decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle. Each piece of the Christingle holds special symbolism to help us understand the importance of Jesus and the Gospel, and its relevance at Christmas time.  
The orange represents the world. The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ. The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations. The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing hope to people living in darkness. During our service this Sunday, December 10th at 5.30pm all those present will be encouraged to make a Christingle which can be brought home after the service.  All the materials required will be provided.  Do come along. Refereshments will be served after the service.