Sunday 2nd February: 4th Sunday of Epiphany
- Timothy Astin
- Feb 1
- 2 min read
The 2nd of February is 40 days after Christmas and the Festival of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. This is the focus of at our 8 am service. In catholic tradition the festival is sometimes called Candlemas and a very appropriate day for our annual Christingle service. During the 10 am service we will be making Christingles, lighting their candles and giving thanks that Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
I hope you will be able to come and enjoy the service,
Tim
Services for 2nd February: 4th Sunday of Epiphany
8am: Holy Communion: The presentation of Christ in the Temple
10am: The Christingle Service
We welcome the Scouts and Guides sections at this Parade Service
1pm: Parish Lunch for February
Services & Events for Next Week
Wednesday 5th February at 10am: Mid-week Communion Service with our Mothers' Union branch, coffee served afterwards
Sunday 9th February
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Parish Communion Service: Jesus Calls Disciples
Coffee Morning in aid of The Children’s Society Saturday 8th February 10.30 - 12noon
For this week the Saturday Café in the church becomes the Children’s Society Coffee morning. Home-made Cakes and Coffee with a Raffle and Bring & Buy.
Children's Society Boxes
Margaret Fox is now collecting your donation boxes for the annual count and would be very grateful if you could either bring them to church or contact her on 01737 350452. Thank you to all who are supporting the leading charity for children in this way. Boxes are available for anyone who would like to donate their loose change etc. through the year.
COGS Family Pantomime – Discover the Magic behind the scenes: Saturday 16th 1-4 pm in the Church Hall
This taster afternoon is for anyone who would like to explore being part of the pantomime team next time: sound and lighting, backstage, creative direction, stage presence.
Perfect for beginners; guided by experts; no experience necessary; meet like-minded people and have fun with ideas.
The Jumble Sale: Saturday 22nd February 11am to 1pm
There are sign-up sheets at the back of church for you to give help at the Jumble Sale, both setting up on the Friday evening and at the event on the Saturday. Please reassure the organisers by signing up early! Many hands make light work! There are also some posters and flyers to share.
Look out for advice on donating jumble next week.
New Activities for Lent 2025
This Lent (starts Wednesday 5th March) we have a couple of new activities planned.
Lent Lunches: Wednesdays 12th March—9th April (Meeting Room) 10.45 onward for coffee; 11.15 Seasonal Reflection; followed by a light lunch. Donations for lunch go to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
Explore the Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith over 5 weeks; helping us to understand and live out faith as followers of Jesus Christ.
Mondays 7.30 pm (online) from 10th March to 7th April
Thursdays 8.30 pm (Meeting Room) from 13th March to 10th April
You can sign up at the back of church to indicate your interest in these activities.
Calendar
Don't forget to check the Church Calendar for all our upcoming events!
