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.
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Seasonal lunchtime concert
Come and hear our director of music and organist, Caroline Barnes, perform a variety of instrumental and vocal music with her three equally talented sisters, Eva, Lydia and Athena. Admission is free but donations for Kisiizi welcome.
Advent Carol Service
The countdown to Christmas starts with our Advent Carol Service next Sunday morning, December 3rd, at 10.30am.
Classical music concert
See details below of a musical treat on Saturday, November 25th at 7.30pm
Act of Remembrance
Our 10.30am service next Sunday, November 12th, will include an Act of Remembrance for all those killed in wars. All welcome.
There will be a sale of Christmas cards in aid of the RNLI in the parish centre immediately after the service.
Informal, all-age worship
Our monthly series of all-age services resumes in the parish centre this Sunday, October 15th, at 5.30pm, followed by refreshments. All welcome.
Pets Service this Sunday
All animals and humans are welcome at our annual Pets Service next Sunday, October 1st, when we give thanks for the companionship of animals. The speaker will be Deirdre Deverall, who will be accompanied by her assistance dog Bruno, and there will be a retiring collection for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Sun shines for outdoor service
We had a splendid sunny morning for our annual outdoor service and barbecue on Sunday, September 3rd, as the parish family “regrouped” after the summer holidays.
Parish trip to Waterford
Waterford city is the destination for the annual parish outing this Saturday, September 2nd. The bus departs from the church at 7.30am sharp. There are still a few spare places if anybody would like to join us. Please email stpaulsdub@gmail if you would,
Piano recital for Ukraine charity
Thank you to all who came to the piano recital by Yurii Levkovych from Ukraine last Saturday evening, July 15th. His brilliant playing made it an evening to remember and €959 was raised for the charity SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine in the process.