27 November 2021
A huge thank you to Liz, Victoria, all the wonderful helpers, all the singers and organists, all who gave raffle prizes and items for auction, and all who came to support in the church yesterday for the Hymnathon. We have delayed the auction until after church today. Refreshments also in sale, and raffle tickets. Any donations in support of the hymnathon also gratefully received.
Today (28/11) and every Sunday, Evening Prayer is at 4pm. Mon-Sat Morning Prayer is at 9am and Evening Prayer is at 5pm (except for Bank Holidays). Morning and Evening Prayer lasts for approximately 25 mins. You would be very welcome to come and join us.
For anyone who has been part of the Ruth Bible Study we shall meet for the last time in Prideaux House on Tuesday, 30 Nov at 7pm for a shared meal. Food that has a cultural/special meaning for you especially welcome!
Message from congregation member Mark: Having not run in over 30 years, my daughter Emilia has persuaded me to run 5K, so we are training for the Santa in the City run on 1st December. She is running as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award activity. All money raised will be going to St Joseph's Hospice. Any donations to help motivate us would be gratefully received - you can find out more and donate at the link below.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mark-griffiths68
Growing Communities' AGM is on Wednesday 1 December, 6:30pm. Anyone is welcome and it's a great opportunity to hear more about GC's progress. It's also an opportunity for anyone who would like to put themselves forward to join the Board. They would especially welcome interest from people of under-represented backgrounds. The meeting will take place via Zoom - please see their blog/newsletter for more information. Their website is 'growingcommunities.org'.
The next church cleaning will be Saturday 4 December, 9.30-11.30am.
Friday evening Youth Group - first get together will be on Fri, 10 December at 6pm, in Prideaux House, 10 Church Crescent, opposite the church.
Victoria Park Singers - Wednesday 8 Dec at 8pm. For tickets, please go to victoriaparksingers.co.uk
Hackney Community Orchestra concert in church on Thursday 9 December, 7.30pm.
Festival Chorus Concert, Sunday 12 December, 7pm. Fanny Mendelssohn 'Musik für die Toten der Cholera Epidemie' - 1831. Felix Mendelssohn 'Hymn of Praise' - 1840. Free entry, retiring collection.
Parish Carol Service on Sunday 19 Dec at 6pm.
Crib Service at 4pm on Christmas Eve, Fri 24 Dec.
Midnight Mass, service starts at 11pm on Fri 24 Dec.
Christmas Day service is at 10.30am on Sat 25 Dec.
Sunday Service on Sun 26 Dec is at the normal time of 10am
If you would like to sing with Victoria at 7pm on a Wednesday, please speak with her at the end of the service today. On Wednesdays, please use the side, kitchen door (rather than the main entrance).
We are keen to keep our Sunday morning Junior Church going but are looking for more volunteers to either lead or assist to make this possible. If you'd like to know more, please speak with Estelle or Susan.
Shana would like to start up a club for our young people, but she needs a second adult. To find our more, please speak with Shana.
We are re-establishing serving at the altar. If you would like to become an altar server, please have a word with Andrew or Shana. All Welcome!
Free Will Offering yellow envelopes for the year ahead are available to collect at the back of church. Please could you print your name next to the envelope number you are collecting (or cross your name off the list if you no longer wish to donate using this scheme). Standing Order forms are also available.