This Advent we shall be looking at the Nativity from the perspective of different women who were part of the story. We will be exploring the personal stories of these women - some of whom are clearly named in the bible, whilst others are fictional but someone like them might have existed. We shall be using for our studies Paula Gooder’s book ‘Women of the Nativity’ (ISBN 978-1-78140-460-7). This consists of nine imagined stories all from the perspective of women. In our three weekly study groups we shall be looking at stories based on the matriarchs and the patriarchs, the prophets and John the Baptist. They take us on a journey through Advent in this time of watching and waiting patiently for the birth of our Saviour this Christmastide. Our weekly study group will take place on Thursday 5th, 12th and 19th December at 2.30pm. We will meet in Room 2 in the Parish Centre. Please bring a bible with you. (It is not essential to have the book). Revd. Alison Wragg will lead each session. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of Church if you would like to join this group or contact the Parish Office [email protected]