Weekly Newsletter 15th December

Dear Friends,

The temperatures have chilled right down, but the celebrations are ramping up!

I hope you’re keeping warm in these icy conditions. We are in the midst of our Christmas celebrations in our beautiful villages. So far, we have had some stunning carol services and christingles and there’s plenty more to come over the next couple of weekends.

I’ve included below a few snapshots taken at some of our events thus far, including our launch of Messy Christmas and Carols at the chip van. Have a click through and enjoy!

There are plenty more opportunities to join us to sing carols and hear of the wonderful hope to be found in Jesus. Apart from the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services listed below, we’ll also be hosting Carols at The Bell in Aldworth this Saturday afternoon at 4pm and carols at the farm shop in Ashampstead on Thursday 22nd at 10am. Do join us if you’re able.

O come let us adore him!

Love and blessings,

Grant

SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

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Holy Communion @ Ashampstead 8.30am
Nov 24
Holy Communion @ Ashampstead 8.30am

We gather at 8.30am for a short said communion service using the words of the wonderful Book of Common Prayer. The service will include a short sermon, and plenty of time to pray, reflect and encounter God in this wonderful place. What a brilliant way to begin a Sunday - especially as there is coffee and biscuits served afterwards.

Bacon Butty Sunday @ Basildon
Nov 24
Bacon Butty Sunday @ Basildon

We join together for a short interactive family worship service. Lots of fun! Action songs, Bible readings, dressing up, toys and we finish with yummy refreshments. Bacon butties, posh omelettes, pastries and much more.Lots of Holy Chaos. Come join the fun.

6pm Evensong @ Aldworth
Nov 24
6pm Evensong @ Aldworth

St Mary's

This is a fabulous way to round off the weekend. We gather together in the atmospheric St. Mary’s Aldworth to pray and worship together using the traditional and powerful words of Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer. We have a small community choir to help us sing God’s praise. There is a short sermon with prayers and psalms. If you are looking for a spiritual encounter with the Lord in the comfort of a traditional service - this is for you.

8.30am Holy Communion @ Aldworth
Dec 1
8.30am Holy Communion @ Aldworth

St Mary's

A short said service of Holy Communion using the tradition Book of Common Prayer format. We enjoy a said service this week, with scriptures, prayers and a sermon. A perfect way to begin a Sunday morning in worship.

EVENTS & UPCOMING

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Café St. Stephen's
Nov 25
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
Dec 2
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
Dec 9
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Carols @ The Bell Aldworth 5pm!
Dec 14
Aldworth, christmas, upcoming
Carols @ The Bell Aldworth 5pm!
Aldworth, christmas, upcoming

Join us at The Bell Pub in Aldworth at 5pm as we sing some classic Christmas Carols as well as enjoy some refreshments! Everybody welcome for a fun filled afternoon!

Aldworth, christmas, upcoming
Café St. Stephen's
Dec 16
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Outdoor Carols @ Basildon 6pm
Dec 19
christmas, upcoming
Outdoor Carols @ Basildon 6pm
christmas, upcoming

Enjoy some Christmas carols while you wait for your fish and chips! This year we shall sing hymns, enjoy mulled wine in the beautiful surroundings with festive outdoor lighting - it promises to be really special.

christmas, upcoming

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