Here's Sarah, Fran and Jo sharing stories of knocking on the doors of people who live in the parish with a gift and an opportunity to chat and even pray. We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who is volunteering, praying and giving so generously this Christmas Thank you to those who are decorating, setting up, writing, recording, stewarding, praying, delivering food hampers, reading, phoning the lonely, chatting on doorsteps, playing and preaching. We also want to thank local businesses and friends we’ve teamed up with... To Crescent Flower Shop, Eades Greengrocers and St Andrews Church School for their huge help and generosity with the Christmas hampers. And to Primrose Hill Farm for their donation of a Christmas tree. Together we hope to bring some light into the lives of many this Christmas. Like so many things in this difficult year, Christmas will be different for all of us. In these times, the message of hope and light that Christmas brings remains as important as ever. We would love for you to join us as we celebrate Christmas and discover the light in the darkness. We have plenty of Christmas Services in the building and online Christmas Celebrations and services too. Wishing you a hope-filled Christmas from all at St Swithin’s Church. Here's Becca sharing her really encouraging experience of knocking on the doors of people who live in the parish. She had a lovely conversation with someone and really made their day. It’s been a tough year, and as we share this video we are still in lockdown and wondering what the next few weeks hold. As followers of Christ, We trust that even when Covid-19 has brought disruption, grief, fear and anxiety across our world, “The light of Christ continues to shine in the darkness, and the darkness has not and will not overcome it.” As such, this Christmas we would like to ask you to take part in sharing the light of Christ across our parish in two ways. Watch the video to find out more. Wanting to find out what's going on at St Swithin's this Christmas? There are opportunities to be still, to sing, to celebrate and to spend time together. Visit our Christmas page by clicking the link below. "It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heavens all gracious King!” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing." Join us tonight at 11pm and enter into Christmas day remembering that Christ came to bring peace.
Christmas Eve Nativity
24th December | 4pm Join us for a fun-fun-filled nativity service on Christmas Eve. Why not come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man… A few of us are planing to carol around the RUH on the 20th December at 6pm. It’ll be a jolly, low-maintenance, tip-up and sing affair to simply bless the patients. For practical reasons it’s on a first-RSVP, first-sing basis. If you’re keen, let James Collie know and he will send you details details
The Gateway Community Christmas Dinner is taking place on Wednesday 19th December. Adults £7, Children £3 and Teens and Seniors are £5. Please purchase tickets from the St Swithin's Café or speak to Yein.
It’s hospitality time! We’ll be sharing mulled wine and mince pies at ‘Carols by Candlelight’. Do you love to give a warm welcome? Please bring some shop-bought mince pies with you on Sunday 16th December.
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 16th December | 6:30pm One of our Christmas time highlights. Join us for much-loved carols, mulled wine and mince pies. Walcot Winterfest Lantern Parade is back! Sunday 9th December | 5-6pm. Why not come and join in the fun with our neighbours in Walcot Street? Event details can be found here...
At the start of advent we have set aside some time to pray for peace.
Advent Prayer Meeting Tuesday 4th at 7:30pm. Open Prayer Space 8:30pm on Tuesday evening to midday on Wednesday. Communion Service Wednesday 5th at midday. |
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