Sunday 22nd December at 6.30pm - Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and CarolsAll are welcome to this traditional service, which tells the Christmas story through readings and song. Led by Rev Dawn Ward and supported by the choir, the service includes familiar congregational carols as well as choral items old and new. Refreshments will be served after the service; do come and join us.
Everyone is most welcome to come along for any of these services. Refreshments are served after every Sunday morning service and after Evensong. Do join us!Sunday 22nd December at 10.45am - Holy Communion [Fourth Sunday of Advent]Do join us for our service of Holy Communion, led by Rev Robert Williamson, with congregational hymns. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.Sunday 22nd December at 6.30pm - Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and CarolsAll are welcome to this traditional service, based on the familiar format at Kings College Chapel, which tells the Christmas story through readings and song. Led by Rev Dawn Ward and supported by the choir, the service includes familiar congregational carols as well as choral items old and new. We are delighted to welcome back Matthew Atherton as our organist for this special evening. Refreshments will be served after the service; do come and join us.Monday 23rd December at 2.00pm - Crib Service for ChildrenChildren (and adults!) of all ages are very welcome to this afternoon service. Come along and help Revd Dawn Ward to tell the Christmas story through the familiar characters at the stable in Bethlehem. Tuesday 24th December at 11.30 p.m. - Midnight Mass [Christmas Eve]Do join us in celebration as we welcome the birth of the Christ child. Our service will be led by Father Robert Williamson, supported by members of the choir. All are very welcome.Wednesday 25th December - Christmas DayWe wish a very joyful and blessed Christmas to all. There will be no service at St. Columba's, but there will be a Christmas morning service at Baldersby Mission Room at 9.30 am. Sunday 29th December - No service at St. Columba's (5th Sunday of the month)Sunday 5th January 2025 - Choral EvensongDo join us for our service of Evensong on the first Sunday of the New Year. Led by the choir, this service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Authorized Version of the Bible (the King James Version). The congregation sings the hymns, and the choir will sing settings of the Psalm; the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis; and the Preces and Responses. A glass of wine and nibbles will be available after the service. All are very welcome.N.B. The PCC has undertaken all relevant risk assessments in the light of Covid-19 guidance over the past 4 years, and these are reviewed regularly. All restrictions have been lifted, but a few measures remain in place to ensure that all services proceed as safely as possible. In colder weather please dress warmly; the heating is on but the church is a large building. Please note that at Communion services we have reintroduced Communion in two kinds, i.e. sharing the chalice. If you have any problem with this do mention this to the sidesman. Do join us for our service of Holy Communion, led by Rev Robert Williamson, with congregational hymns. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service. churchwarden before the service. Should you prefer not to receive Communion, do come to the chancel for a blessing, indicating this perhaps by keeping your hands to your sides. Hand sanitiser is available for use when entering and leaving the building, and when going to take communion, and seating guidance will be indicated when necessary.Everyone is most welcome, but if you have any doubts about coming to join us do please check here or contact John Phillips (01845 577034) beforehand for further information; every effort will be made to accommodate you. Access is not ideal, as the path is steep, but a temporary ramp can be provided for wheelchair entrance to the church; do let us know if you need this in place.THANK YOU - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39FUNERALSChristian funerals can take place in church, at the graveside or at the crematorium. Before the FuneralPreliminary meetings between the bereaved and the person taking the funeral (officiant) may be held by telephone or in person. If you have queries during our current vacancy, please contact the Area Dean, Revd Mary Rolls via the Inbox or email revmaryrolls@hotmail.com, or call the Churchwarden, Chris Hewlett on 01845 524426.Planning the FuneralThe officiant will explain what kind of service is available, and will discuss individual details and any special requests with the family. Any changes to the normal service will be explained by the officiant. During the Funeral Please follow the directions of the officiant and funeral director.After the FuneralIf you are organising the funeral of a loved one, we are acutely aware of what a difficult time this will be. We will do our best to explain any changes or delays that may be an inevitable consequence of any current restrictions, but we are here to support you and to ensure a Christian funeral and burial can still be provided. If planning to arrange a wake or other gathering after the funeral, please consult the officiant or funeral director regarding any current recommendations.If you have further queries during our current vacancy, please contact the Area Dean or the Churchwarden (see contact details above).I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
