Dear friends,

Here is the news for this week.

A little word 

the night is far gone, the day is near. Romans 13.12 (NRSV)

Welcome to Advent. Waiting, Hope, Expectation, Longing; these are some of the recurring words during advent. There is a real sense of anticipation. I hope and pray that you will be able to enter into this season with its change of pace, and take some time with God. This is Advent, Christmas will come soon enough, lets take a breath and connect, and rekindle that hope and expectation that is the foundation of our faith, that God is to be among us, and with us.

Things to pray for

• Give thanks for those who can wait patiently.
• For our deanery, for all the churches witnessing to Gods love in this bit of our city.
• For the work of helping people in poverty, that they may have hope and dignity.

Sunday services in the Church 

9.15am Gathering

Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.

10.30am Service at St Peter’s, Ellesmere

Advent

We join together with our friends at St Peter’s. Rev Sue Rose will be leading us.

7pm Reflective Service

This Sunday is the first of our Advent series. Preparing.

This Week’s Headlines

Sunday (30 Nov)

Our 10.30am service will be a joint service at St Peter’s. Rev Sue Rose will lead us as we start Advent.

Saturday 6 Dec 10am – Grounds morning

Come and join us for a morning of leaf sweeping and tidying. Many hands make light work! Bring rakes, brooms and gloves if you have them.

Maureen Fischer

Maureen passed away on Wednesday morning. We give thanks for her many years working as our Administrator and hold Nigel and Becky and the family in our prayers. When service details are arranged we will let you know.

Coming up…

Happening here at lunchtime on Friday 28 Nov.

Amos Trust present Palestinian music, dance and film supporting Alrowwad’s work in Bethlehem and trauma care for children in Gaza. Ticket info here: Beyond the Rubble: Steps of Hope UK Tour 2025 | Amos Trust

What’s on?

Thursday – Holy Communion at 10am followed by refreshments and Lunch Club. All in the Welcome Centre.

Thursday (4/12) – 6.30pm. International Meal in the Welcome Centre.