Dear Friends,
Happy Christmas
In the midst of times that are still not easy, it is my prayer that we may all experience the deep love from God which the birth of Jesus reveals, the peace of heart that is God’s message from the angels and goodwill amongst our families, friends and communities that is also part of the angels’ song.
May the familiar words of readings and carols touch your heart with the light and life that is God’s desire for you.
Thank you for all the warm greetings I have received – I really appreciate the kind words and lovely cards that have come my way in the last few weeks and wish you and your families the joy of this season too!
Many you know the many blessing of Christmas now, and in the coming year,
Samantha
Our service pattern is:
Christmas Eve 11.30 pm Lynmouth Holy Communion
Christmas Day
9am Parracombe Family Communion
11am Lynton Holy Communion
Boxing Day
9am Brendon Holy Communion (BCP)
11am Lynton Holy Communion ( a quiet said service)
Face coverings should be worn throughout all services and I would encourage people to use the full capacity of the church to sit in as physically distant a way as is comfortable. If you are regularly using lateral flow tests, we would appreciate you testing before coming to services.
I know some people will not feel comfortable coming to church. In addition to my short video, here are details of what is available on television, radio and on line:
Church of England online services can be found here:
Diocese of Exeter resources:
https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/worship/sunday-services-to-watch-online/
Some BBC programming:
Christmas Eve
Radio 4 3pm A festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
BBC 2 6.15 Carols from Kings
BBC 1 11.45 pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day
BBC1 10am Christmas Morning from Coventry Cathedral