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)

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  

Dear Friends
This Sunday at Christ Church at 9am, do join Rev’d Virginia for Said Communion service from the Book of Common Prayer. A gentle and reflective way to begin your day on this fourth Sunday of Advent.
At St. James’ at 10.30 we have the return of our Instant Nativity! Come dressed up as your favourite nativity character for an impromptu re-telling of the reason for the season! Come and sing all the well known carols and join in the festive fun!  Costumes available on the day!  
We warmly invite you to our Carol Services!
At St. James’ our Lessons and Carols is this Thursday 18th at 7pm with the Leith Hill Choirs.
And at Christ Church our Carol service is on Sunday at 6pm with the Leith Hill Choirs and the Village Band.
Both with Mulled wine and seasonal nibbles afterwards.
We look forward to singing and celebrating together!
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

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