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. 

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

Dear Friends
This Sunday at Christ Church at 9am do join me for our Said Communion service using the Book of Common prayer. This uses ‘old’ language and is a permanent feature of the Church of England's worship and a key source for its doctrine. The Book of Common Prayer is loved for the beauty of its language and for the poetic and reflective nature of its services. All are very welcome!a 😊
At St. James’ at 10:30am Virginia will be leading our Parish Communion service with provision for children in the lady chapel. All are welcome for this uplifting service with music by the Leith Hill Choirs.
If you can’t make our services then don’t forget that our sermons can be found on our websites!
www.stjameschurchabinger.org
www.coldharbourchurch.org.uk
Date for your diary - 11th July 5.30pm. Come and get your competitive juices flowing with Softball on Abinger Common! All ages and abilities welcome - Hot dogs on the barbie and all the fun!
Ever thought of playing the organ? Well now is your chance! 2025 is 'Play the Organ Year'. If you have ever wanted to try this, you may never get a better chance! David is offering explanations, demonstrations, a chance to play and (at Christ Church) a visit to the inside of the instrument! Contact him on dhabchbr@gmail.com or in person after a service.

Benefice News
At St. Mary’s in Holmbury they run a ‘Hear Here’ hearing aid clinic on the third Thursday in each month, 11am - 12.30pm. They service (re-tubing, cleaning, battery replacement) and give advice on NHS hearing aids. This is a wonderful service - do pop along!
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 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