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Weekly Update - First Sunday of Christmas

Dear Friends,

This is a good time to be reminded that Christmas is not a day, but a 12-day season, from Christmas Day on Dec 25 until January 5, the day before the Feast of the Epiphany. So don't pack up your Christmas decorations yet! It's also OK to defer your plans to eat healthier a little longer. Continue to enjoy those Christmas treats!

The gospel reading for this Sunday is from Matthew 1, which tells the Christmas story from Joseph's perspective. In my sermon, I will be reflecting on the words of the angel to Joseph in Matthew 1: “You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Together, we’ll uncover the profound significance of this divine message and how it reveals the heart of God’s plan for salvation. Through Joseph’s faithful response, we’ll be reminded of the hope, redemption, and joy that the birth of Jesus brings to the world.

Come and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with us!

Fr Ken

This Week

Sunday, 29th of December - Christmas 1
10:00 am Holy Communion 
10:20 am Children's Ministry
11:30 am Coffee, tea, and snacks

Wedneday, 1st of January 
Feast of the Holy Name
You can access the Order for Evening prayer here

Thursday, 2nd of January
9:00 am A4D Group
7:00 pm Home Bible Study (Hitchman's)

Saturday, 4th of January
10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group

Sunday, 5th of January - Christmas 2
Celebrated as Epiphany Sunday
10:00 am Holy Communion 
10:20 am Children's Ministry
11:30 am Coffee, tea, and snacks

The Cylce of Light - Advent to Epiphany

The first three seasons of the Church Year combine to form a cycle of light.

Advent: In Advent we prepare for Christ’s coming with hope and light. Share traditions like Advent wreaths, reflections, and caroling to build relationships and share joy.

Christmas: In Christmas we celebrate Christ, our Light and Hope, by eating, sharing gifts, visiting the one's we love, and giving to the less fortunate.

Epiphany: Finally, in Epiphany, which is just around the corner, we mark Christ’s light for the world. He is the saviour of Israel, but also of the whole world.

To see where we've been and where we are going at Ascension see our Advent to Epiphany page.