Dear friends,
Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation, it offers solace and hope amidst a world brimming with bad news. As we step into this sacred season, we have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the true essence of advent, more than just a chocolate each morning in our advent calendars!
Rather than succumbing to the weight of negativity in the world around us, we can choose to focus on the ultimate good news: Jesus. By seeking a deeper understanding of his teachings and embodying his example of love and compassion, we can truly enter into the spirit of advent as we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas. As we reflect on the birth of Christ, let us rally around the unyielding hope and love he brings, transforming our perspectives and illuminating the path ahead.
You are so welcome to join us this Advent as we journey as a community towards the hope and joy of Jesus.
Revd Grant
SERVICEs THIS WEEKend
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This Advent reflection was given by Revd Grant Fensome at the All Churches Together service on Advent Sunday 2024 at St. Stephen's Upper Basildon.