ADVENT COURSE ON PRAYER - 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December
we're running an online Advent course. Last year this proved really popular and we'd really encourage you to come. More details to follow - but in brief:
- you will be asked to watch a 20 minute video at your convenience, before each week's session
- each zoom session will then last just 45 minutes
This year we're basing it on Pete Greig's brilliant book 'How to Pray'. Hannah writes: 'I read this book on my sabbatical and it's one of the best, most accessible, helpful books on prayer, that I've ever read. Great for those new to faith as well as those longer in the tooth! If this doesn't get you excited about prayer, nothing will.'
We're going to run the first 4 sessions of the course during advent, and the last 4 during lent. Please come - we're confident this will transform your prayer life, if you come and engage with it. There is no compulsion to do do, but you may find it helpful to buy and start reading Pete's book, which is a great read. Link to Peter Greig's book: www.eden.co.uk/how-to-pray-a-simple-guide-for-normal-people-pete-greig/
CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT ST GILES:
Sunday 12th December, 10am Toy Service - an all age service. Bring a new toy to give children in need.
Saturday 18th December is 'Reach out to our Community' Day! Join us for some or all of the below:
10am-4pm - Lights for loved ones in the church. We'll be open for refreshments and the chance to light a candle in memory of someone you love. Drop in anytime.
12-2pm - Christmas blessing -we'll be distributing cakes to the workers in our care homes and shops and to anyone else we encounter as we walk through the town. Come and join in the gift of giving! Meet at the Community Centre just before 12pm.
5pm - Carol Singing at The George - join us there! (wrap up warm, we'll be outdoors)
Sunday 19th December, 10am Nativity service (all ages!). Come dressed up as a character in the nativity story.
Sunday 19th December onwards Nativity Trail in the churchyard.
Wednesday 22nd December, 11am Blue Christmas service - a reflective and hopeful Christmas service, recognising that Christmas for some can be a painful time. It will be followed by a light lunch.
BOOK FOR CHRISTINGLE!
Friday 24th December Christingle Services - 2pm; 4pm or 6pm.
This year we are asking people to book for Christingle so that we can manage the numbers of attendees. It is FREE to book.
9pm Holy Communion at St Giles - instead of a midnight service
Christmas Day:
8.30am Holy Communion service
10am All age celebration
Sunday 12th December, 10am Toy Service - an all age service. Bring a new toy to give children in need.
Saturday 18th December is 'Reach out to our Community' Day! Join us for some or all of the below:
10am-4pm - Lights for loved ones in the church. We'll be open for refreshments and the chance to light a candle in memory of someone you love. Drop in anytime.
12-2pm - Christmas blessing -we'll be distributing cakes to the workers in our care homes and shops and to anyone else we encounter as we walk through the town. Come and join in the gift of giving! Meet at the Community Centre just before 12pm.
5pm - Carol Singing at The George - join us there! (wrap up warm, we'll be outdoors)
Sunday 19th December, 10am Nativity service (all ages!). Come dressed up as a character in the nativity story.
Sunday 19th December onwards Nativity Trail in the churchyard.
Wednesday 22nd December, 11am Blue Christmas service - a reflective and hopeful Christmas service, recognising that Christmas for some can be a painful time. It will be followed by a light lunch.
BOOK FOR CHRISTINGLE!
Friday 24th December Christingle Services - 2pm; 4pm or 6pm.
This year we are asking people to book for Christingle so that we can manage the numbers of attendees. It is FREE to book.
9pm Holy Communion at St Giles - instead of a midnight service
Christmas Day:
8.30am Holy Communion service
10am All age celebration
