Dear Friends,
Today I simply want to say; thank you.
Thank you to those who are involved in all our various church services. Thank you to those who lock and unlock our temperamental church doors. Thank you to those who clean our dusty church buildings. Thank you to those who mow the difficult and bumpy lawns. Thank you to those who bring freshness in their flower displays. Thank you to those who count the pennies, euros and the odd peso after each of our services. Thank you to those who get up early to switch the coffee makers on. Thank you to those who add items to their own weekly shop for us. Thank you to neighbours for allowing us to ring bells and play music. Thank you to those who change lightbulbs up ladders with one hand. Thank you to those who have kept records of insurance and all the health and safety stuff. Thank you to those who play the unpredictable organs. Thank you to those who fundraise for our beautiful communities. Thank you to those who switch on the heating. Thank you to those who preach, teach, train, explain, enquire, and seek something more. Thank you to all those who serve in unseen ways. Thank you for coming to worship as part of the community.
It really is a privilege to be Vicar here. Thank you.
Love,
Grant
#attitudeofgratitude
SERVICES THIS WEEK
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!
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.
Breakfast & Christingle Service! Food for body, mind and soul ! Join us at 9:30 am for breakfast followed by a short, informal, family friendly Christingle 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.
Upcoming events & services
Post Office in the church centre at Basildon. Most Post Office services available plus local free range eggs, and books.
See all upcoming events on our website
Services next weekend
The Christmas Story for all the Family. Everybody is encouraged to come dressed as a Nativity character (or anything else!). There will be cracking carols, lots of celebration and lots to eat and drink! Come and join us as we celebrate Christmas in style.
In our new style crib service we will gather together and re-tell the greatest story every told! We will sing some wonderful carols and encourage full family participation. Come dressed as a bible character. Yes tea-towels are mandatory! - or come as any of your favourite superhero’s - perhaps there will be a Batman instead of a shepherd this year? Who knows? Bring your friends and family and neighbours for what promises to be a fantastic way to enter into Christmas!
Join us for morning prayer and worship
Prayer and worship is fundamental to our faith. Join us for half an hour of prayer and worship from 9am on Monday’s, Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Stephen’s Upper Basildon. Everybody welcome.
LAtest episode of our Podcast
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.
