6:00pm Wednesday, 24th December Community Carols
Revd Steve will be leading our Community Carol Service this year.
This service will include 5 carols to sing, accompanied by an pianist, as well as bible readings and a sermon.
11:15pm Wednesday, 24th December Midnight Mass
Revd Steve will be leading our Midnight mass service this year.
This service will include four carols to sing, accompanied by an organist, as well as two bible readings, a sermon, and first communion of Christmas.
10:00am Christmas Day Service
Join us on Christmas Day at 10am for Hymns, bible readings, quiz, sketch, sermon, and holy communion.
On Sunday there will only be the 9:00am service of Holy Communion.
This service will be lead by Tony Carpenter with Judith Scott Preaching.
Series: Christmas
Theme: Naming of Jesus
Bible Reading: Luke 2:15-21
Upcoming events
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.
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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.
But the angel said to them, "Do not be
afraid. I bring you good news of great
joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior
has been born to you; he is Christ the
Lord.
This will be a sign to you: You will find
a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a
manger."
Luke 2:10-12 (NIV)