9:00am Holy Communion (BCP & Priest Robed) &
10:45am Contemporary Worship
Revd Steve will be preaching at both services.
Series: New Year
Theme: Baptism of Jesus
Bible Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Upcoming events
A member of our congregation lost their sapphire ring at the 10:00am service on Christmas Day.
If found, please deliver it to the church office so we can return it to them.
Many thanks.
Vicar and Youth and Children's Minister are on annual leave from Friday, 26th December until Friday, 2nd January in line with Church of England guidance.
Any urgent needs, please contact the sub-wardens - details on the web-site.
Please be aware that there will be no Haverut this Saturday, 3rd January.
The next Coffee Mug will be held on Saturday, 10th January.
All proceeds will go towards Crisis, a homelessness charity.
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We are delighted to announce that our new Eco-coordinator and champion is Ian Webb.
We are also delighted to announce that our new Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jo Chipperfield.
A new Alpha course happening on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 lasting for 9 weekly sessions, plus a 'Holy Spirit Day' on Saturday, 7th March.
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Prayer Meetings
The time of our fortnightly church prayer meetings will be changing in 2026.
They will now be held on the second Sunday of every month at 9:45am.
The next meeting will be Sunday, 11th January at 9:45am.
And a voice from heaven said, "This is
my Son, whom I love; with him I am well
pleased."
Matthew 3:17 (NIV)