Services

Lord, help us to be people full of hope. Give us strength to keep going.  Amen

Click here for services at St James, Abinger.
In addition to our regular services, we and Abinger have a monthly Julian Meeting.  Learn more about these contemplative services by clicking here. 

December
Sunday 7, Second Sunday of Advent
         9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)

Dear Friends
This Sunday at Christ Church, the second Sunday of Advent, do join me for a quiet and reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer at 9am as we explore the theme of Peace.
At St. James’ at 10.30am we have our Parish Communion service with the Leith Hill Choirs where we will be watching a short clip from the Bible project exploring the biblical meaning of Peace. We will then unpack what this means for us as we live in our often anxiety driven world and ponder the question of how we can cultivate Peace within and Peace without.
Looking Ahead! A course for the New Year!
Faith, Hope, Love & Joy ~ What difference do they make? A space to wonder, share, and grow in faith, hope, love and joy. The course aims to encourage us to find or hold on to faith in a changing world and offer hope in times of struggle. In these troubled times, we can be bombarded with stories of strife and pain from across the world and on our doorsteps, which can leave us feeling challenged, weary or simply concerned about the future. This course will give us the opportunity to explore faith in exciting ways, alongside the wisdom of Jesus Christ, Desmond Tutu, Henri Nouwen, Thich Nhat Hahn, Julian of Norwich and others.
To register your interest or to find out more please contact Sally parishoffice@abingerandcoldharbour.org
Do also please pray for Annabelle Baker who is being Baptised on Saturday at 10.30am.
With Love
Rev’d Kia 😊

This text is from Rev'd Kia's weekly email to the Abinger and Coldharbour communities. Click here if  you would like to be included in the mailing list

Sunday 14, Third Sunday of Advent
       10.00am Second Sunday Service (Iona – with communion)
       Refreshments served after the service  

Sunday 21, Fourth Sunday of Advent
       9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
       6.00pm Carol Service 
       Refreshments served after the service  

Wednesday 24, Christmas Eve
      4.00pm Christingle

Thursday 25, Christmas Day
      10.00am Christmas Celebration with Communion

Sunday 28, 1st Sunday of Christmas
      10.30am Benefice service at Abinger

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January
Sunday 4, Second Sunday of Christmas
      9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)

Sunday 11, Baptism of Christ, The First Sunday after the Epiphany
     10.00am Second Sunday Service (Iona – with communion)
     Refreshments served after the service  

Sunday 18, The Second Sunday of Epiphany 
     9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
     6.00pm Congregational Evensong

Sunday 25, The Third Sunday of Epiphany
    10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship)
    Refreshments served after the service  
    6.00pm Julian Meeting

February
Sunday 1, The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
      9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)

Sunday 8, The Second Sunday before Lent
      10.00am Second Sunday Service (Iona – with communion),
      Refreshments served after the service  

Sunday 15, The Sunday next before Lent
     9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
     6.00pm Congregational Evensong

Sunday 22, The First Sunday of Lent
     10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship)
     Refreshments served after the service