Welcome to Christ Church. Sunday 22nd December is the fourth Sunday in Advent, and is the time when we think about Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and her faith in carrying the Christ Child. We light the fourth candle, looking foreward to the light in the stable, and the real message of Christmas, sung to the shepherds by the angels. Peace on earth and goodwill to all people.Christ Church celebrates Mary's faith this Sunday at 10.30 a.m. with a service of Morning Praise in the Iona tradition. This is followed by light refreshments in the Church Room, as we meet to catch up on the week's newsFor those unable to come to our service, Astrid has prepared a sermon which is available on You Tube at https://youtu.be/b3eXejOM3ZAThe link becomes live for you to watch on Sunday morning and a copy of her sermon can be downloaded below.Our Readings this week areMicah Chapter 5, verses 2-5a The ruler to be born in BethlehemLuke Chapter 1 verses 39-55 Mary visits her cousin ElizabethGod our redeemer, who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son: grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour, so we may be ready to greet him when he comes again as our judge; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen
Christ Church is open from 2.00pm to 4.00 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to welcome thosse whose memory is becoming problematic, and their friends. You can meet, chat about times old and new, and enjoy home made cake and tea, coffee or other beverages. Why not pay us a visit and see if you enjoy meeting up for a chat.
Maggie Robbins and her helpers have resumed our popular soup lunches, cost £3.50 on the second Monday of each month, in the Church Room. For safety, guests will be seated on tables of 6, so smaller groups restrict the spread of viruses, and we will still sanitise hands etc. To join us, please phone Mrs. Robbins on 01275 374534 so we can plan tables safely. Lunch starts at 12.00 noon.We have cancelled the April Soup lunch out of respect for the funeral of Ena Rogers.Lifts available by arrangement, just ask!
