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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8.30am Holy Communion @ Aldworth
Dec 7
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.

8.30am Christingle @ Ashampstead
Dec 7
8.30am Christingle @ Ashampstead

St Clement’s

Join us as together we retell the pure message of Christmas using the wonderful Christingles. Everybody welcome as we build our Christingles together as part of the service and enjoy some wonderful singing. A brilliant way to begin Christmas.

Outdoor Carols @ Basildon 6pm
Dec 11
Outdoor Carols @ Basildon 6pm

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.

See all our upcoming services and events here

What’s on this week:

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Post Office @ St Stephen's
Dec 5
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
Dec 8
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
Dec 8
Post Office @ St. Stephen's

Post Office operates each Monday 10am - 12noon.

Tiddlers Stay and Play
Dec 11
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
Dec 12
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
Carols @ The Bell Aldworth 5pm!
Dec 13
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
Post Office @ St. Stephen's
Dec 15
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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