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November 2018
Holy Communion
Join us for this evening service – all are welcome to join us…and stay for refreshments after the service. Gluten free communion wafers are available; please speak to a ‘welcomer’ as you enter the church. This service will be led by Rev Chris Childs.
Find out more »December 2018
Musical concert – TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
An evening of musical entertainment, from stage to screen, music theatre to light opera, folk to pop....... and some wonderful tunes from Gilbert and Sullivan! We expect this Ipswich Gilbert and Sullivan Society concert to be a sell out - just like the previous one. Tickets are now on sale - £10 per person, including a welcome drink - contact Irene Bugg (01449 616865) or email Irene.bugg@btinternet.com . (Donations of raffle prizes gratefully received)
Find out more »Communion by extension
This morning's service will be led, and Communion distributed by Rod Higham. All are welcome to join us, and stay for refreshments after the service. NOTE: Worship with Communion by Extension is the distribution of previously consecrated elements to a congregation at a different service or gathered in a church other than that in which the service of Holy Communion was celebrated.
Find out more »Christmas Messy Church!
Calling all children - no matter how young. Come and join us for a fun time of crafts, games, songs, activities, stories ... Drink and biscuit on arrival; sandwich tea to finish. There is no charge, and no need to book; just turn up - but do remember to bring an adult with you! (This event is best suited for children up to approximately 9 years old)
Find out more »Christingle
This year marks the 50th year of Christingle services! Christingle means 'Christ Light' and is used to celebrate Jesus Christ as the "Light of the World". This service, whilst enjoyed by everyone, is all the better when children are present - each child being given a Christingle (see below). The orange represents the world. The candle reminds us of Jesus, the light of the world. A red ribbon goes all round the 'world' and being the colour of blood, reminds Christians that…
Find out more »Christmas Coffee morning
This month we return to the Chestnut Horse for our festive Coffee morning! £1.50 buys a piece of delicious cake and tea/coffee (free refills), a warm welcome good company, fun and games, friendship and a raffle. Come and join us, whatever you age - children also welcome - any time between 9.30 - 11.30am! This month any funds raised will be in aid of St Andrew's Church.
Find out more »Village Carols in St Andrews
You are advised to arrive early for this ever-popular event in St Andrew's calendar! Be prepared to sing out loud!! The service will be led by Rev Chris Childs.
Find out more »Crib Service with carols
As Christmas Day fast approaches, this family service - suitable for 'children' of any age - is based on the Christmas story, in which the crib is an integral part. We shall sing favourite carols to help tell the story and perhaps some of the children will arrive dressed up as one of the characters involved in the story....it won't matter if we have seven Josephs, five Marys, several shepherds, many, many Wise Men and a host of angels - ALL are welcome!…
Find out more »Holy Communion at Christmas
Come together to celebrate the birth of Christ as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day! The most special birthday celebration of the year!! This service will be led by Rev Chris Childs.
Find out more »CHRISTMAS DAY services in the Benefice
A very Happy Christmas to one and all! There is no service at St Andrew's today, but you will be made very welcome at any of the following churches within our benefice today:- 9.00am Little Finborough Holy communion, led by Rev Chris Childs 9.30am Shelland Family Communion, led by Rev Canon Pauline Higham 10.30am Buxhall Family Communion, led by Rev Chris Childs 10.30am Onehouse Family Communion, led by Rev Canon Pauline Higham
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