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.
Our annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held this Sunday, December 17th, at 7pm. Followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre. All very welcome.
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.
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.
The countdown to Christmas starts with our Advent Carol Service next Sunday morning, December 3rd, at 10.30am.
See details below of a musical treat on Saturday, November 25th at 7.30pm
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.
Our monthly series of all-age services resumes in the parish centre this Sunday, October 15th, at 5.30pm, followed by refreshments. All welcome.
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.
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.
