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NEWSLETTER 15th December 2024 


Third Sunday of Advent
Readings for this Sunday: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon Topic: The History of Grace

This Week (starting 15 December)
  • Sunday:
    • Morning Prayer in the Church Centre led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones 10am;
    • Christingle and Carols by Candlelight in the Church Centre 4.30 pm
  • Monday: Tiddlywinks 1.30pm; Service at Cherry Garth 3pm
  • Tuesday: Judy Jones’ funeral at Holy Trinity 3.30 pm
  • Thursday: Women’s Fellowship Carol Service in the Church Centre 2pm

Next Week (starting 22 December)
  • Sunday:
    • Holy Communion in Christ Church 10am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones
    • Carols by Candlelight at Holy Trinity 4.30pm
  • Tuesday:
    • Crib Service in Christ Church Centre 4.30pm
    • Midnight Communion in Holy Trinity 11.15 pm
  • Wednesday - Christmas Day: All-Age Christmas Service in Christ Church 10am
Christmas Post Box
There will be a post box for Christmas cards at the morning services on 8th and 15th December for cards for members of the congregation. The cards will then be left in the Church Centre for people to pick up. Please include the surname of the person addressed, as we have several Lindas, Mikes, etc. I am sorry I cannot undertake to deliver any uncollected cards this year.

Christmas Flowers
We are meeting on Saturday 14th December in the Church Centre to do the Christmas flowers for Christchurch & The Church Centre. Anyone willing to help are welcome, also greenery & decorations. I will be getting 12 poinsettias. Many thanks Dorothy
Please would anyone willing to help with the Christmas flowers for Holy Trinity on the morning of Saturday 21 December contact Anne Farthing

Mince pies 
It would be wonderful if we could have mince pies with the coffee or tea after the services from Sunday 1st December. Bought or homemade either will be fine. Please leave them in the main kitchen. Many thanks Joan W.

Plans for Vicarage
New Vicarage Project consultation meeting between 3.30-7.30pm on Friday January 10th. Come along to look at the plans and ask questions of the Diocesan team overseeing it. Maybe even offer them some advice!

PASTORAL CARE
If you know of anyone in need or if you require help yourself, please don’t hesitate to contact our Pastoral Care Team through the Church Office.

Please Pray For: Pam, Pene, Duncan, Jennifer, Amanda, Linda, Tanya, Olive, Christopher, Bryan, Rob, Kathy, Alan, Stella, Sue, Mary, and others ill at home or in hospital.

Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent
God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right, with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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Glenys
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in two places just to confuse things (details here) for our Sunday Services starting at 10am. On the 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the month we're at Christ Church Holmer Green, either in the Church Centre or the church building. On the 2nd and 5th (if there is one!) we meet at Holy Trinity Penn Street.

For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will give you any books and information you need for the service.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people and find out about church life . All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilet in the main entrance of the Christ Church centre and an accessible toilet in Holy Trinity. Both churches have wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am. We sing a mixture of old and new songs. There's always a Bible passage read and a talk explaining it and how it speaks into our lives today. Someone will lead us in prayer and on two Sunday's a month we share Holy Communion together. Everyone is welcome at every service.

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What about my kids?

We love to see children at church. We have:

  • Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
  • Encounter (4-11 years)
  • Young people (11+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. The service leader will announce when it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. 

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying,  craft, drama, and fun games. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes o.r when we have communion they will be brought back into the service to be with you before the end.

Children

Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Tiddlywinks Toddler group
  • Souper Lunch
  • Link-up bereavement group
  • Community Cafe
Get in touch with us to plan your visit or ask your questions.
 
Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

 

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Daf Meirion- Jones    
Vicar    
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel welcome at our church.

Best Wishes

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