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Lent Course
This year’s Lent theme will be Gardens of the Bible. Join us during Lent on Thursdays at noon in the Vestry at Christ Church on March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and April 2nd. Led by Canon Ann, we will be looking at the four most important Biblical gardens: The Garden of Eden The Garden of Gethsemane The Garden of the Resurrection The Garden in the Book of Revelation ‘Saying Yes to Life’ by Ruth Valerio—Canon Martyn Each session will consist…
Find out more »World Day of Prayer service
The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th century when Christian women in the USA and Canada initiated a variety of cooperative activities in support of women’s involvement in mission, at home and abroad. It is from such roots as these that WDP has taken its present shape – a worldwide ecumenical movement of Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. The World Day of Prayer worship service has a special annual theme which is developed by women…
Find out more »Lent lunches
On Fridays during Lent, we will be hosting joint lunches with St Mary’s Woodford, raising money for our Syrian Refugee project. Alternating between St Mary’s Woodford and Christ Church, the first lunch will be at St Mary’s on Friday 6th March at 12 noon (please check calendar for venue/times of the others). The lunches will consist of homemade, vegetarian soup, bread, cheese, pickle, pate, tea, coffee and biscuits and cost £5 per person. Please sign up for the lunches by…
Find out more »MMU Transfiguration Contemporary Worship service
Come and join us, and our friends in the West Roding Missionary Partnership, this Sunday, for a short and relaxed service at St Peter’s-in-the-Forest.
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Postponed: Lent Course
Please note that the Thursday noon Lent courses have been postponed for the time being. Many apologies are sent from the ministry team. As soon as we can offer the remaining sessions we will do so. This year’s Lent theme will be Gardens of the Bible. Join us during Lent on Thursdays at noon in the Vestry at Christ Church on March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and April 2nd. Led by Canon Ann, we will be looking at the four…
Find out more »Lent lunches
On Fridays during Lent, we will be hosting joint lunches with St Mary’s Woodford, raising money for our Syrian Refugee project. Alternating between St Mary’s Woodford and Christ Church, the second lunch will be at Christ Church on Friday 13th March at 12.30pm (please check calendar for venue/times of the others). The lunches will consist of homemade, vegetarian soup, bread, cheese, pickle, pate, tea, coffee and biscuits and cost £5 per person. Please sign up for the lunches by contacting…
Find out more »*** CANCELLED **** Jazz Vespers
With many apologies, we are having to cancel tomorrow’s Jazz Vespers, due to unseen circumstances. https://vimeo.com/386221192 Jazz Vespers is a reflective candlelit service centred around Jazz and supports local musicians with our amazing Jazz Quartet - The Nick Tomalin Quartet - consisting of Piano, Sax, Bass and Drums and professional singer Inge-Lise Nygaard-Parsons. The congregation can bring their own refreshments - soft drinks, wine etc which they can relax and enjoy during the service (please note we will not be providing the usual refreshment…
Find out more »(Postponed): Lent Course
Please note that the Thursday noon Lent courses have been postponed for the time being. Many apologies are sent from the ministry team. As soon as we can offer the remaining sessions we will do so. This year’s Lent theme will be Gardens of the Bible. Join us during Lent on Thursdays at noon in the Vestry at Christ Church on March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and April 2nd. Led by Canon Ann, we will be looking at the four…
Find out more »National Day of Prayer and Action
This Mothering Sunday, 22nd March, Churches Together in England are calling all churches to a National Day of Prayer and Action. At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds. At 7pm this Sunday, light a candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source…
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