Weekly Newsletter 29th March

Dear friends,

Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!

Palm Sunday is when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem for the final time before his death. He arrived as the Messiah, one who was going to free the people from their oppressors - yet he did not come with royal processions on a great stallion with a mighty army, but on a humble donkey with a few friends. The people welcomed him by cutting down Palm branches and throwing their coats on the road, shouting Hosanna - praise be to God!

It prompts the questions: How do you welcome Jesus into your life? Is the road to your heart open or closed? Is Jesus met with a ‘Hosanna!’ or a ‘Halt!’?

Join us this Sunday as we explore why Palm Sunday is an important point to remember in our faith.

Love,

Grant

SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

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Breakfast Church @ Aldworth
Nov 16
Breakfast Church @ Aldworth

St Mary's

Food for body, mind and soul ! Join us at 9:30 am for breakfast followed by a short, informal, family friendly service. A great opportunity to meet friends and share a breakfast of bacon rolls, fresh brewed coffee or tea, fresh fruit, croissants; then worship together.

10am Communion with Sunday Club @ Basildon
Nov 16
10am Communion with Sunday Club @ Basildon

St Stephen’s

We gather for a service of prayer, readings, wonderful hymns and communion. We have activities and toys for children and are passionate about seeing all ages and stages engage in worship together. We have gluten free communion wafers available and share in delicious refreshments in the church centre after the service - it’s a great way to chat and catch up with people.

Wild Church @ Ashampstead
Nov 16
Wild Church @ Ashampstead

Join us for our half-termly outdoor Wild Church. All ages are welcome as we wander, wonder and worship. Please dress for the weather. Children bring a grown up!

See all our upcoming services and events here

What’s on this week:

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Tiddlers Stay and Play
Nov 13
children, play, social
Tiddlers Stay and Play
children, play, social

Our weekly play session for babies and toddlers meets on Thursday mornings in St Stephen’s Upper Basildon during term time. We start at 9.30 and it’s a wonderful time for the little ones and their carers to come together for play, craft and yummy snacks too finishing at 11am.

children, play, social
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Nov 14
Basildon
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Basildon

Post Office in the church centre at Basildon. Most Post Office services available plus local free range eggs, and books.

Basildon
Community Cafe
Nov 17
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Community Cafe
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
Post Office @ St. Stephen's
Nov 17
Post Office @ St. Stephen's

Post Office operates each Monday 10am - 12noon.

Tiddlers Stay and Play
Nov 20
children, play, social
Tiddlers Stay and Play
children, play, social

Our weekly play session for babies and toddlers meets on Thursday mornings in St Stephen’s Upper Basildon during term time. We start at 9.30 and it’s a wonderful time for the little ones and their carers to come together for play, craft and yummy snacks too finishing at 11am.

children, play, social
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Nov 21
Basildon
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Basildon

Post Office in the church centre at Basildon. Most Post Office services available plus local free range eggs, and books.

Basildon
Post Office @ St. Stephen's
Nov 24
Post Office @ St. Stephen's

Post Office operates each Monday 10am - 12noon.

Holy Week & Easter Services

A few dates for your diary

LAtest episode of our Podcast

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Advent Sunday - Peace by Revd Grant Fensome

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.

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