Sunday 3rd December is Advent Sunday when the Church starts its preparations for the Great Festival of Christmas! We hope to see you at some of the events and services that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthMoretonChurch?__cft__[0]=AZUpjCjs5RiRdKLpFdNT7dlNXBDh4yoPn3K9h7o4JUOJ5aHYuxkWlWN33SkPGdOFFY8z3--8sHUgondZ7y_xz9PocLIezwTrONbGztPYMoa9wgE2vBzjxB94oPT96aIlt3LVVyvtnaiY2UFcrDKhi17x&__tn__=-UK-R">South Moreton Church</a> is putting during the Advent and Christmas period and these are covered on the attached poster which you will also see displayed around the village.
O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children – for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
He came, he saw, he wore a pointy hat! It was great to have Bishop Gavin, Bishop of Dorchester and the modern successor to St Birinus with us to celebrate the <a></a>latter's saint's day last Sunday! 23 villagers showed up to the service which went really well and actually as planned! The children iced St Birinus gingerbread and there was lots of chatting over coffee and chocolate brownies afterwards! Fantastic flower arranging and thanks not only to the arrangers but also those who allowed their gardens to be raided!
