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.
September 2025
September 7, Twelfth after Trinity
9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
Dear Friends
Welcome to September and to the return of our normal pattern of services! For more detailed information on these and other news and events do explore this website and that for Abinger: https://www.stjameschurchabinger.org
This Sunday do join Virginia at 9am at Christ Church for our said service from the Book of Common Prayer.
This Sunday at St. James’ at 10.30am do join me for our service of Parish Communion with the Leith Hill Choirs where we will be looking at the very short letter of Philemon! Refreshments served after the service.
Unfortunately we have had to postpone Family Quiz night at St James - look out for a new date in January!
In conjunction with the Arts Alive Festival, The Leith Hill Big Band is presenting an afternoon of the popular big band classics. This is a fantastic way to experience the energy and excitement of these iconic tunes whilst evoking a sense of a bygone era. The concert will take place on October 18th 2025 at Christ Church, Coldharbour from 15.00hrs – 16.30hrs. Tickets are £10 per person to include tea and cake with wine/prosecco available at an additional cost. Monies raised will go towards the fitting of a much needed handrail along the back steps leading from the village hall to the church. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event with its upbeat tempos and catchy melodies. Reserve tickets now by emailing Sally parishoffice@abingerandcoldharbour.org Advance payment by bank transfer.
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, Thirteenth after Trinity
10.00am (DC) Second Sunday Service (Iona with communion)
Refreshments served after the service
Sunday 21, Fourteenth after Trinity
9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
6.00pm Congregational Evensong
Sunday 28, Fifteenth after Trinity
10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship)
Refreshments served after the service
6.00pm Julian meeting
October
Sunday 5, Sixteenth after Trinity
10.30am Joint Harvest Service at St James, Abinger
Sunday 12, Seventeenth after Trinity
Second Sunday Service (Iona – without communion)
Refreshments served after the service
Sunday 19, Eighteenth after Trinity
6.00pm Choral Evensong
celebrating the anniversary of the dedication of Christ Church in 1848
Sunday 26, Last after Trinity
10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship)
Refreshments served after the service
November
Sunday 2, Fourth before Advent
10.00am All Souls Service
Refreshments served after the service
Sunday 9, Remembrance
10.50am at the War Memorial
Refreshments served in the John Venus Hall after the service
Sunday 16, Second before Advent
9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
6.00pm Congregational Evensong
Sunday 23, Christ the King, next before Advent
10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship), Patronal Festival
Refreshments served after the service
6.00pm Joint Advent Meditation, St James Abinger
Sunday 30, Advent Sunday
10.30am Benefice Service at St James, Abinger
December
Sunday 7
9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
Sunday 14
10.00am Second Sunday Service (Iona – with communion)
Refreshments served after the service
Thursday 15
7.00pm Lessons and Carols at St James, Abinger
Sunday 21
9.00am Parish Communion (BCP)
6.00pm Carol Service
Wednesday 24, Christmas Eve
4.00pm Christingle
Thursday 25, Christmas Day
10.00am Parish Communion
Sunday 28
10.30am Benefice Service at St Marys Holmbury