Services

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

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

2026

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  

Dear Friends
I do hope you are keeping warm and toasty whilst enjoying this stunning cold snap! Although our heating is working in our churches they are big buildings to keep warm - so do wear appropriate clothing!!
This Sunday at Christ Church do join Virginia for our informal Iona Communion Service at 10am with hot tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards! 
At St. James’ Hilary will be leading our beautiful Choral Evensong with the Leith Hill Choirs at 6pm
I am taking a little retreat with Percy (my dog!) down to Devon this week but I look forward to being back with you next Sunday!
Ready for Lent?!
As we turn the corner into 2026 we might be pausing to take stock of the year just gone and wondering what this year may look like for us. Perhaps it is about replacing some bad habits with good ones? 40 Acts is a programme designed to help us live generous lives. Everyday there will be a new challenge from writing a note of encouragement to someone, to buying a small gift for a friend. All the family can take part - there are some great ideas for children too! All you have to do is sign up and respond to the daily prompts -  40acts: Do Lent generously
New Year New course! 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. If you are interested please let me know.
With love
Rev' Kia                                                                                                                                                       

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

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