DECEMBER 2012 - jANUARY 2013 OUTLOOK MAGAZINE

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The Sodbury Vale BeneficeChipping Sodbury, Old Sodbury, Horton & Little Sodbury

December 2012 - January 2013

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Crib FestivalSt John’s Church, Chipping Sodbury

Wednesday 5th -Sunday 9th December 2012

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ContactsRector The Rev. Canon JaneKenchington, 01454 313159email [email protected]

Regular Weekly EventsMonday 8.45am Morning Prayer,

St John’s Chipping Sodbury7.30pm Bell Ringers’ practice

Church Tower Chipping SodburyWednesday 8.30am Morning Prayer,

St John’s Chipping SodburyThursday 8.45am Morning Prayer,

10.00am Holy Communion St John’s Chipping Sodbury

7.00pm Choir Practice,St John’s Chipping Sodbury

Friday 10.00am Tubbie TotsChurch Centre Chipping Sodbury

7.00pm Youth Club (age 11-18)Baptist Church Centre

ChurchwardensChipping SodburyPaul Jones-Williams1 Meadow Mead, Yate, BS37 7UT01454 324970Anne Mudge22 Gorlands Road, Chipping SodburyBS37 6LA, 01454 880613

Old SodburyVal Walker16A Melrose Avenue, Yate, BS37 7AL01454 318286Tony Dixon16 Chatterton Road, Yate, BS37 4BJ01454 321528

Little SodburyNancy NagleWinchcombe Cottage,Little Sodbury EndBS37 6QE, 01454 319798

HortonTina Hildick-SmithKirrin House, King Lane, HortonBS37 6PD, 01454 320380

Church OfficeOpen during term time

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings9.00 - 12.00

Administrator - Michelle Jenkins01454 [email protected] Sitewww.sodburyvalechurches.wordpress.com

Advertising - Sylvia FranklinSt. John’s Church Centre07788 111 726

February DeadlineCan you have all editorial toMichelle in the Church Officeby January 11th at the latest

please.

If you would like to know more aboutthe Christian faith or are thinking

about baptism or confirmation pleasespeak to Jane

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Rev. Canon Jane, Kenchington, 01454 313159, email:[email protected]

Dear Friends,It always feels peculiar writing this letter in early November to talk aboutChristmas – even though the shops are reminding us how many days thereare until 25 December!

When I was 11 years old, I was introduced to Charles Dickens’ book, AChristmas Carol. It tells the story of Scrooge and his tormenting spirits.Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean and intimidating character, who lives to makemoney, has a “thing” about time and very little else. He certainly has no usefor religion or sentimentality. The spirits who visit him disturb him greatly,pointing out all the things he has done wrong in his life. The last spirit takeshim into the future, where he sees a man who has died in his sleep and adiscussion going on as to whether this man should even have a funeralservice because no one would come to it. This dead man was Scrooge.Scrooge wakes up from these visions of the spirits and understands thatit’s now or never. Is it possible for him to mend his ways and alter hisdestiny? Scrooge realises that he’s been given a reprieve. He has anotheropportunity to be more human.

Many of us will recognise Scrooge’s struggles. He lived in a prison of hisown making, the doors sealed with a bitterness he wouldn’t let go. The goodnews is that we can learn from the past, changing now so that we can createa better future. God knows us better than we know ourselves, and loves usenough to help us to change.

If you are still making a Christmas list, think of some of these timeless giftsthat won’t cost you anything, except perhaps a little pride; mend a quarrel;release a grudge; apologise; forgive someone who has treated you wrongly;write an over-due thank you note; tell someone you love them; givesomething away.

At Christmas, we remember God’s gift to us of Jesus. Jesus came to us asa human being to enable us to become the human beings that God createdus to be. Focusing on Jesus rather than on ourselves will give us the sortof life that is worth living.

Happy Christmas!

With love and prayers,

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Baptisms: We welcomed into the Church:Annalie Elizabeth Champion & ArchieJohn Hopes on 21 October at St John’sChurch, Chipping SodburyFunerals:We extend our sympathy to the familyand friends of:Michelle Thompson on 12 November atSt John’s Chipping Sodbury

Mother’s UnionOn Monday November 5thThe Wotton DeaneryMother’s Union met in theChurch Hall. We had a short, interestingtalk on the history of the Book of CommonPrayer which has a complicated historyand was developed over the Tudor Periodinto the book we all love today. It wasstarted by Archbishop Thomas Cranmerand was finalised in 1662 under James Iwho also authorised the King James Biblein English. Everyone enjoyed the tea weprovided and we all got to know each otherbetter. The raffle and a Bring and Buy saleraised over £120 for MU funds.On Monday November 12 at our Branchmeeting Mrs Eastwood spoke about theReformation and the troubled times overthe reigns’ of the Tudors. The country wentfrom catholic to protestant and back againand many people on both sides were burntat the stake. In Elizabeth’s reign thingsbegan to calm down. We also heard aboutthe position of clergy wives during thisperiod, which had sparked MrsEastwood’s original interest, being aclergy wife herself.Our next meeting will be the Christmaslunch on December 10th at 12.30 in thechurch centre. Tickets from Jenny Evans.

New Area Dean for WottonDeanery

BishopMichael hasappointedJane to bethe new AreaDean for thisDeanery.He willcommissionher onWednesday

9 January at 7.30pm in St Mary’sChurch, Wotton-under-Edge.Do please come to this service if youcan. Meanwhile, please remember herin your prayers as Jane prepares for thisadditional responsibility.We are trying to secure the services of afemale non-stipendiary priest who cancome and assist us in this Benefice soJane can be released for a few hours aweek to do the Area Dean’s work.It hinges on finding some suitableaccommodation in this Benefice or inYate for this lady to rent. If you know ofany one bed-roomed flat/house that’savailable, please let Jane know as soonas possible.

Christmas Coffee ShopSt. John The Baptist Church, Old

Sodbury.Come and join us to singChristmas Carols around thepiano with Graham andMargaret Newman and hearcarols sung by children fromOld Sodbury School.Everyone is Welcome

AtOld Sodbury Village Hall

Wednesday 19th December 10.00am

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Prayer Help NeededThe Street Pastors go out as a team offour to care for and chat to those leavingthe pubs in the High Street in ChippingSodbury from 11.00pm to 2.30am eachSaturday. And yes, it would be good tohave more trained people from the localchurches to be joining them once a month,but this request is for more people to pray.Each Saturday 4 or 5 people have agreedto pray for the Pastors. It is fantastic whensome turn up to pray at our Hall throughuntil 2.30am. The team have mobiles andcan phone through with a request, if a fightbreaks out or there is a needy person intears, for example.It is also great if some come to pray at theHall from 10.30pm to 11.00pm. Are youever on your way home from a meal outor cinema trip at that time? The front Halldoor is open for that half hour. You’d beso welcome if you just popped in till theygo out onto the street. Parking is generallyeasy and there are very few people aboutby the Clock.The other way to support is being at homeand praying. All prayers are answered insome way. Please speak to one of theteam, or call Jenny and Peter Llewellynon 01454 318442. for more information.Thank You

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has made a new school logo, ashooting star.

On the star it has a cross andchildren.

This is what it means.

The cross on the star representsthat we are a Christian school;

The two children represent that weget along with each other

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The star represents our honesty,friendship, respect and love to

others.

Courage, giving, equality andforgiveness are a few more of our

values. We chose the shooting starbecause it shows that our school is

aiming high.

By Robyn B & Katie McS.

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A prayer bringing children inneed to God – Mark 10:14Gracious Lordwith arms outstretched wide you said,‘Let the little children come to me’.And they came.You took them up in your arms;laid your hands on them;and you blessed them.Gracious Lordwith hearts heavy with their pain,we bring the little children to you again.And we pray that you make usyour outstretched arms to thevulnerable;your hands to give to those who aredisadvantaged;your blessing to each precious one –today and always.Amen. Hilary Hurley

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HOLIDAY HOME

Our New Archbishop ofCanterburyThe RightR e v e r e n dJ u s t i nWelby waseducated atEton andT r i n i t yC o l l e g eCambridge,spent 11years as anoil executiveearning as i x - f i g u r esalary back in 1987, but gave it up to trainto be an Anglican priest. He took a degreein theology at Cranmer Hall in Durham,where he studied from 1989 to 1992. "Iwas unable to get away from a sense ofGod calling," he said in a recent interview."I went kicking and screaming but Icouldn't escape it."The life-changing decision followed apersonal tragedy in 1983 with the death ofhis seven-month-old daughter, Johanna,in a car crash. "It was a very dark time formy wife Caroline and myself, but in astrange way it actually brought us closerto God," he said. Even while working asan oil company executive, Justin hadbecome a lay leader at the charismaticevangelical Holy Trinity Brompton churchin London. Later, after ordination, hebecame curate in the village of ChilversCoton with Astley, near Nuneaton. In2002, Justin Welby became canon atCoventry Cathedral, then In November2011, he became Bishop of Durham,Bishop Welby will be enthroned as the105th Archbishop of Canterbury atCanterbury Cathedral on 21 March, 2013.

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Crib FestivalDecember 5th to 9th

If you haven’t done soyet Please do offeryour help during thefestival, by signing upon the sheets orcontacting Paul Jones-Williams.

Cribs need to be taken to the churchon Monday 3 December between9:00am and 1:00pmIf you can not make it during that timecontact Jane (313159) or the Office(325160) to arrange a time to drop offyour crib. All cribs need to be there byMonday 3 December 1:00pm at thelatest so the set up can be completedbefore the opening by the Bishop ofGloucester on Tuesday.

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Record-breaking numbersusing foodbanks A record-breaking 100,000 people havereceived emergency food from church-ledfoodbanks in just six months. The charityhas a network of 270 foodbanks and saysthat three new ones open up each weekto help meet the growing need in the UK.

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Bishop John’s ChristmasLetterWhen our children were very young andmore recently with grandchildren thewrapping paper of Christmas presentssometimes appeared to be as exciting aswhatever was wrapped up inside. One yearthe church used a slogan “Christmasunwrapped” to encourage people to engagewith Christmas. In spite of hard financialtimes, for most Christmas will include goodfood, Christmas decorations, presents, timewith family and friends. But there is more.However exciting outer wrapping may be,once we take time to unwrap the gift inside,the gift at the heart of Christmas, there issomething to be even more excited about.Christmas is the great unwrapping of Godhimself. God chooses to come and live asone of us, a fully human life. We witness thevulnerability of a new born baby born inunhygienic surroundings. Early on there isan attempt on his life by a power-crazy localruler. Jesus and his parents become arefugee family in Egypt. Jesus is God’slove-gift to the world. He entered a worldwith plenty of confusion, insecurity, pain,suffering and violence. He was known asthe Prince of Peace. During his three yearsof ministry he constantly released God’s loveand healing power into broken, bruised anddamaged lives. The world hasn’t changedmuch. Jesus is still God’s love-gift to aneedy world, God’s love-gift to individualswho long for security, a deeper meaning andpurpose in life. We mustn’t mistake thewrapping for the gift. The gift needs to beunwrapped.I hope you may take time this Christmas tovisit a church near you, to enjoy the carols,hear afresh the Christmas message, putyourself in the way of God’s love unwrappedin the birth, life, death on a cross andresurrection of Jesus – there is no greatergift. A very happy Christmas to you all.The Bishop of Tewkesbury,Rt Revd John Went

Growing a Singing ChurchThe aim of the day was to help all churchmembers participate more fully in thesinging which enlivens our worship andbinds our community together.We began with tea, coffee and biscuits torefresh the body, then a morning prayerservice to refresh the spirit.The day was led by Ian Yemm whoexplained how we should breathe and whybreathing is the most important lesson ofthe day. After many different exercises weall began to lose our tenseness.We started with a psalm and continued

learningworkswhichwe couldsingbothtogetherand in around.Wedined inthe

church centre on four varieties of soup anda mind boggling selection of puddingsprovided by Dorothy Downing and ChristineStephens.In the afternoon we sang both in a circle inthe lady chapel and in the pews, it wasobvious how much better the sound waswhen we sat in circle and could hear oneanother’s voices rather than in the pewswhen only one or two other voices could beheard. The poor acoustics in the differentparts of the church were also ablydemonstrated by Graham Newman whoplayed both organ and Clavinova for the day.The day was rounded off by a short eveningprayer service where we sang some of themusic which we had learned during the day.Many thanks to Ian and Graham and thethirty odd choristers who attended whatturned out to be a Fantastic Day. Watch outfor the next group singing day!Bob and Sue Alcock

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Puzzle for children(Young or Old!)WORDSEARCH- Find all the wordsbelow in the puzzle, block out theircharacters to expose the secretmessage and write it in the spaces belowH S A H P L P Y C H H R I S TM H A S T T E O A P L L O U RR E E A D E E I E R S K T T XV P R X N J R S R E W X U T AW H V E X T O A R B G M Y B AM E L P G J J E Z S A T A C HD R V E E N P U N A K G J R OO D C I U E A D E D N X E T YN S T M E N A M S T A R S C VK E E K D M A A O O Y A U R CE V N E A S I M Q X Q A S R WY N Q J M Z Y C M V N T K A DI T K G T F H C G I V A F D OY N M E H E L H T E B K Q F FV E T O H P D K R T E L R U E

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Benefice Retreat 2013

A retreat for members of all churches ofthe Sodbury Vale Benefice.

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th July 2013Llangasty Retreat House in the Brecon

Beacons -Stunning location!£130 per person

Please email [email protected] asapif you are interested.

Bishop Michael’s visitFebruary 2013Bishop Michael will be visiting thisBenefice on Sunday 10 February andspending the whole of the followingweekend (15-17 February) with us all.On 10 February, he will be confirming(and possibly baptising) some (or all!) ofthe people who are currently on the Ex-ploring Christianity Course. This servicewill be at

9.30 am St John’s, Chipping Sodbury

10th February 2013.In between now and then, please remem-ber, in your prayers, the people who areattending this course. They are mostly intheir 20s and 30s, some who have beenmarried recently, or who will be marryingnext year and some are parents of thechildren who have been baptised recent-ly. Others are slightly older. So far, 13people have been coming to the course –and it’s really enjoyable and exciting!The following weekend is a unique eventfor us. Whilst Bishop Michael has beenour Diocesan Bishop, he has been con-ducting “teaching weekends” around thediocese. He has not done such a week-end in this Benefice so far, so it’s good tobe able to welcome him. One of the rolesof a Bishop is to be a teacher of the faithand Bishop Michael is indeed a bornteacher and it’s exciting that he will becoming to our Benefice next February.The theme will be on the Eucharist (HolyCommunion). Full details of this weekendhave yet to be worked out, but please dobook that weekend in your 2013 diary.JK

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The Foodbank is 1 year old

I think our first year can be summed up asa full measure of blessings, tears andlaughter in equal parts.The blessings are almost too numerous tomention. In previous updates I havereported the significant items which havebeen financial, food, volunteer time andfacilities gifts. These have brought us tothe end of our first year without debt, adistribution operation at The Candle, astorage area, more than 5 tonnes of foodin stock and a volunteer pool of more than60 people. We have been astounded bythe generosity of local people andorganisations in all of these provisions.For example, there have been 27 localharvest festivals which have providedalmost 2 tonnes of food. (I must admit that50 kgs was out of date and the record wasset by a box of tea which went out of datein October 1991 – Happy 21st Birthday!!!)As you are aware, the food parcels wegive are only part of the service. This iswhere the measure of tears I mentionedin the opening lines comes in. While theparcels are prepared, we talk to the clientsto try to understand the circumstancesthey face and guide them to help. Thereare many tears during these chats – bothfrom the clients and from us.I close with a huge thank you to everyonewho has helped to support the schemethroughout the last year and hope that youwill continue to keep us in mind throughthe coming monthsRobert Vernon.

1 Corinthians 16:14

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News From Val in her newMinistryThings are going really well - everyonehas been very kind and welcoming, itsmy first PCC meeting tonight, so I hopethat story doesn't change!!My week is starting to have a bit ofstructure, Mondays I invite all of theReaders and Clergy who work in theBenefice for a soup lunch, this is givingus an opportunity to get to know eachother and allows me to hear any newsfrom the Parishes. We also do 'LectioDivina' on one of the scriptures for thefollowing Sunday which then acts as astarting point for our Sermon writing.Wednesday afternoon I go into theChurch School at Miserden for a couple

of hours. I try to spend my mornings atmy desk doing preparation for servicesand admin and try to get out to do somevisiting in the afternoons. I'm using mybike where possible, and am alreadywalking up less of the hills!!We are already planning an 'All Age'Pilgrimage around the 9 Churches in theBenefice for Holy Week.But Christmas I'll just be fitting into theirexisting routines - no Crib Festival hereto worry about!!The Bishop is coming to do a houseblessing on the 17th November for thenew rectory - so I just hope that by thenwe have our lounge in working order - itstill looks like a building site!!Please send my love to all. Val

(a Body in Association with GloucestershireChurches Together)

A Quiet Day for Advent on

Tuesday, 4th December, 2012 led by

Revd. John Johansen-Berg (founder of the Community for Reconciliation)

atThe House of the Open Door

Childswickham near Winchcombe from

10.0am to 3.0pm

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First lyfe forum held at LeeAbbey

Several BibleSociety staffm e m b e r sand morethan 30g u e s t sattended thef i r s tinternationallyfe forum atLee Abbey inOctober.

The forum, entitled A Residents' Guide tothe Kingdom of God, looked at developinga deeper life with God, what weunderstand by 'the kingdom of God' and

how this might shape the way we engagewith our contemporary culture. In thebeautiful surroundings of Lee Abbey(with no mobile or wifi signal!), the forumprovided plenty of opportunity forreflection, conversation and interaction,as well as times of teaching, prayer andworship.Speakers covered topics as diverse as“four great questions (asked by everyworldview)”, “campaigning for thekingdom in culture” and “50 shades ofgrace” – with an emphasis throughout onhow 21st century Britain and thekingdom of God might be connected.You can find out more about lyfe – aseries of resources for connecting Godand everyday life – at lyfe.org.uk

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Christmas Services 2012 Chipping SodburySt John’s Church Sunday 16 DecemberCarol Service 7:00pm Sunday 23 DecemberBenefice service 10:30am Christmas Eve Christingle Service 3:00pm Christingle Service 4:30pm Midnight Eucharist 11:30pm Christmas DayHoly Communion 8:00am Family Communion 9:30am

Old Sodbury St John’s Church Sunday 16 December Carol Service 5:00pm Christmas EveCribService 3:00pm Christmas DayFamily Communion 11:15am

Little Sodbury St Adeline’s Friday 21 DecemberCarol Service 6:00pm Sunday 30 DecemberBenefice Service 10:30am

Horton St James the Elder Sunday 9 DecemberCarol Service 6:30pm Christmas EveChristmas Eucharist 8:00pm

All Parishes Benefice Services Sunday 23 December 10:30 atSt John’s Chipping Sodbury Sunday 30 December 10:30am atSt Adeline’s Little Sodbury

Merry Christmasand Happy New Year

to allour Readers

We hope you have enjoyed Outlookthroughout the year and we would love tohear your feedback through Michelle in theChurch Office. We always welcome inputfrom you the readers so do submit piecesto Michelle for inclusion in the magazine.Unfortunately, we have not been able toget enough advertising to fully support thecosts so we are going to have to charge asmall fee from February 2013.

The cost of a year’s subscription(10 issues) will be only

£5.00The Outlook Team

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Sat 2nd Feb 10.00am Wedding Preparation Day Church Centre, C/S

Sun 10th Feb 9.30am Confirmation Service with Bishop Michael ofGloucester

St John’s, C/S

Sat 16th Feb TBA Bishop Michael’s Teaching WeekendFurther details to follow

Sodbury Vale Benefice

Sun 17th Feb TBA Bishop Michael’s Teaching WeekendFurther details to follow

Sodbury Vale Benefice

Sat 25th May 10am Vintage Craft flea market Church Centre, C/S

25th May 7.30pm Yate Choral Society Concert St John’s, C/S

Fri 5th July Benefice Retreat Weekend Away

If you don’t see your event in the list above please let me know, once itis on this calendar other people can put it on theirs!

All times are subject to change -look out for further details closer to the date.

Michelle 01454 325160 [email protected]

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Sat 1st 9.00am Benefice Prayer Meeting Church Centre C/S

Sun 2ndAdvent Sunday

8.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S9.30am St John’s Praise St John’s, C/S11.15am Mattins St James’ Horton11.15am Family Communion St John’s O/S6.00pm Evensong (BCP) St Adeline’s L/S

Tue 4th 3.00pm Meditation Meeting 10 Lark Rise, YateWed 5th 1.20pm Women’s Fellowship Church Centre C/SThurs 6th 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S

10.45am Coffee Shop Church Centre C/SSat 7th 9.00am Benefice Prayer Meeting Church Centre C/S

Sun 9thSecond Sunday

of Advent

9.30am Parish Communion St John’s C/S11.15am St John’s Praise St John’s O/S5.00pm Contemplative Service St John’s C/S6.00pm Evensong {BCP} St Adeline’s L/S6.30pm Carol Service St James’ Horton

Mon 10th 12.30pm Mothers’ Union, Church Centre C/SThurs 13th 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S


Sun 16thThird Sunday of

Advent

9.30am Family Communion St John’s C/S11.15am Morning Prayer (CW) St James’ Horton11.15am Holy Communion (BCP) St John’s O/S5.00pm Carol Service St John’s O/S6.00pm Evensong (BCP) St Adeline’s L/S7.00pm Carol Service St John’s C/S

Tue 18th 3.00pm Meditation Meeting 10 Lark Rise, YateWed 19th 1.20pm OS Coffee Shop with Carols Village Hall, O/SThur 20th 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S

10.45am Coffee Shop Church Centre C/SFri 21st 6.00pm Carol Service St Adeline’s L/SSat 22nd 9.00am Benefice Prayer Meeting Church Centre C/S Sun 23rd FourthSun of Advent

10.30am Benefice Service St John’s C/S

Mon 24thChristmas Eve

3.00m Christingle St John’s C/S3.00pm Crib Service St John’s O/S4.30pm Christingle St John’s, C/S8.00pm Christmas Eucharist St James’, Horton11.30pm Midnight Eucharist St John’s, C/S

Tues 25thChristmas Day

8.00am Holy Communion St John’s, C/S9.30am Family Communion St John’s, C/S11.15am Family Communion St John’s, O/S

Sun 30th FirstSun of Christmas

10.30am Benefice Service St Adeline’s L/S

Sodbury Vale Benefice Calendar December 2012

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Thurs 3rd 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S10.45am Coffee Shop Church Centre C/S

Sat 5th 9.00am Benefice Prayer Meeting Church Centre C/S

Sun 6thThe Epiphany

8.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S9.30am St John’s Praise St John’s, C/S11.15am Mattins St James’, Horton11.15am Family Communion St John’s O/S6.00pm Evensong (BCP) St Adeline’s L/S

Tue 8th 7.30pm Explorers Meeting Church Centre C/SWed 9th 8.00pm Mission Prayer Group Church Centre C/SThurs 10th 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S


Sun 13thBaptism of Christ

9.30am Parish Communion St John’s C/S11.15am Holy Communion St James’ Horton11.15am St John’s Praise St John’s O/S6.00pm Evensong (BCP) St Adeline’s L/S

Mon 14th 2.45pm Mothers’ Union, Church Centre C/STue 15th 3.00pm Meditation Meeting 10 Lark Rise

7.30pm Explorers Meeting Church Centre C/SWeds 16th 7.00pm Church Wardens meeting Church Centre C/SThurs 17th 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S

10.45am Coffee Shop Church Centre C/S7.30pm CS PCC St John’s C/S

Sat 19th 9.00am Benefice Prayer Meeting Church Centre C/SSun 20th

Third Sunday ofEpiphany

9.30am Family Communion St John’s C/S11.15am Morning Prayer (CW) St James’ Horton11.15am Holy Communion (BCP) St John’s O/S6.00pm Evensong (BCP) St Adeline’s L/S

Tue 22nd 7.30pm Explorers Meeting Church Centre C/SThur 24th 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S


Sun 27thFourth Sunday of

Epiphany

9.30am Family Communion St John’s C/S11.15am All-age Communion(CW) St James’ Horton11.15am Holy Communion (BCP) St John’s O/S6.00pm Holy Communion (BCP) St Adeline’s L/S

Tues 29th 3.00pm Meditation Meeting 10 Lark Rise7.30pm Explorers Meeting Church Centre C/S

Thur 31st 10.00am Holy Communion St John’s C/S10.45am Coffee Shop Church Centre C/S

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