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. 

May 2025

Sunday 4 May, The Third Sunday of Easter
9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)

Sunday 11 May, The Fourth Sunday of Easter
               10.00am, Second Sunday Service (Iona with communion)
                Refreshments will be served after the service

Sunday 18 May The Fifth Sunday of Easter
       9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
               6.00pm Congregational Evensong

Dear Friends
Do join Virginia for our Christ Church Said Communion service this Sunday at 9am. And Amber will be leading our Congregational Evensong service at 6pm. All are very welcome to come and enjoy worship in our beautiful church.
This Sunday, outside at St. James’ at 10:30 you are warmly invited to our Pet Service. Amber and Hilary will be celebrating all creatures great and small! So do polish your tortoises, brush your guinea pigs and put a bow tie on your dogs!
Contrary to this picture I have not booked my holiday on purpose! But I am away for the next two Sundays!!
And a gentle reminder that we have St. James’ Annual Parochial Church Meeting tonight at 7:30pm. A time to gather as we hear about what our church has been up to in the last 12 months and your chance to ask questions! All are very welcome!
The magnificent Coldharbour Village VE Day 8oth anniversary Fete is on our horizon - Saturday 17th May 2-5pm. Do come along for all the traditional goodies and fun! Including the Village Band, Superstrings Trio, fun dog show, Punch and Judy and magic show, Bottle Tombola, Coconut Shy, Beer and Pimms and ending in the highly competitive tug of war! Raffle prizes including the top prize of £250 John Lewis/Waitrose voucher!  See you there!
With love, Rev'd Kia 😊

This text is from Rev'd Kia's weekly email to the Abinger and Coldharbour communities about news, events, activities and services, and to keep you informed about fundraising initiatives. She might seek opinions about activities and services,  Click here if  you would like to be included in the mailing list.

Sunday 25 May The Sixth Sunday of Easter
       10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship)
                Refreshments will be served after the service  
                6.00 p.m. Julian Meeting

June 2025
Sunday 1 June The Seventh Sunday of Easter
             9.00am Parish Communion (BCP) 

Sunday 8 June, Pentecost 
             10.00am Second Sunday Service (Iona without communion) 

Sunday 15 June, Trinity Sunday
             9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
             6.00pm Congregational Evensong

Sunday 22 June, First after Trinity 
           10.00am Parish Communion (CW) 

Sunday 29 June, Second after Trinity
          10.30 Benefice Service at Holmbury

July 2025
Sunday 6 July, Third after Trinity
           9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)

Sunday 13 July, Fourth after Trinity
         10.00am Second Sunday Service (Iona with communion) 

Sunday 20 July, Fifth after Trinity
          9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
          6.00pm Congregational Evensong

Sunday 27 July,  Sixth after Trinity
          10.00am Parish Communion (CW)  
          6.00pm Julian meeting

August 2025
During August, all services are Benefice Services at one of the four churches, commencing at 10.30am 
Sunday 3 August, Seventh after Trinity
           10.30am Benefice Service, Christ Church

Sunday 10 August ,  Eighth after Trinity
   10.30am Benefice Service at Holmbury

Sunday 17 August, Ninth after Trinity
           10.30am Benefice Service at Abinger

Sunday 24 August, Tenth after Trinity
            10.30am Benefice Service at Wotton

Sunday 31 August, Eleventh after Trinity
            10.30am Benefice Service, Christ Church