Peace on Earth? | Carols by Candlelight | Ian Winter

Peace on Earth? | Carols by Candlelight | Ian Winter

Ian Winter speaks at our Carols by Candlelight service in 2022.

What is the real message of Christmas? Perhaps it can best be summarised as “you are loved.”

Peace in a War-Torn World & Carols by Candlelight | Sunday 18th December 2022

Peace in a War-Torn World & Carols by Candlelight | Sunday 18th December 2022

Carols by Candlelight is highlight for many and it’s this Sunday. Join us for refreshments from 5:30pm, we’ll be starting at 6:30pm. We are expecting to be full for this one, so please come early and we’ll get you seated.

Before that though join us at 10am on Sunday morning when we will be continuing our Advent series, ‘Peace on Earth?’. Ian Winter will be speaking on ‘Peace in a War-Torn World’ and the Bible reading is Luke 2:9-16.

The service will be both in-person and live streamed.

At 10am our children meet as follows:

  • Sparks for pre-school children aged 2-4 in the Prayer Chapel.
  • Energize for children in Reception to year 6 in Oak.
  • Ignite for young people in school years 7-11 in Cypress.
  • A creche area is available in the coffee lounge for parents/carers with children under the age of 2.

Please join us for our traditional carol service, ‘Carols by Candlelight’ on Sunday evening. Refreshments will be served from 5:30pm prior to the service starting at 6:30pm. 

Peace on Earth? | Alternative Carol Service | Nathan Sleet

Peace on Earth? | Alternative Carol Service | Nathan Sleet

In a chaotic word Nathan Sleet considers what it means for there to be “Peace on Earth?” at our Alternative Carol Service 2022.

Peace on Earth? | Alternative Carol Service | Nathan Sleet

Sunday 11th December 2022 – Breakfast at Bethlehem and Alternative Carol Service

We are really looking forward to Sunday. This week it’s our Breakfast at Bethlehem Nativity Service at 10:00am and our Alternative Carol Service at 6:30pm. These are both highlights of our Christmas.

At 10am, our children will be telling the story of Christmas. All (young and older!) are welcome to come dressed up as nativity characters. Please come early as a light breakfast will be served from 9:30am.

Please note, there will be no live stream due to our safeguarding of children policy.

A creche area is available in the coffee lounge for parents/carers with children under the age of 2.

At 6:30pm it’s our Alternative Carol Service which will be a creative and contemporary service with refreshments served afterwards.

You are all invited.

Peace on Earth? | Sunday 3rd December 2022 @ 10:00am and 6:30pm

Peace on Earth? | Sunday 3rd December 2022 @ 10:00am and 6:30pm

Join us this Sunday morning at 10am as we start our Advent Sunday series – ‘Peace on Earth?’

Louise Hoyle will be our speaker and the title of the message is ‘Peace in the Midst of Christmas Chaos’. The Bible readings are Luke 10: 38-42 (NIVUK) and Isaiah 9:6 (NIVUK). We will be sharing in Communion together during the service.

The 10:00am service will be both in-person and live streamed.

At 10am our children meet as follows:

  • Sparks for pre-school children aged 2-4 in the Prayer Chapel.
  • Energize for children in Reception to year 6 in Oak.
  • Ignite for young people in school years 7-11 in Cypress.
  • A creche area is available in the coffee lounge for parents/carers with children under the age of 2.

‘A Journey to Peace’ will be the focus of our evening service at 6:30pm. It will be a reflective evening with a testimony shared, and the service will be based on Psalm 23.