This month’s meeting will have a seasonal theme. We will continue to make donations to the Food Bank - Pot Noodles, Deodorant (Men and Women’s), Shampoo/Shower Gel, Toothbrushes, Tins of Vegetables and Microwave Rice are on the latest list of items most needed, but all contributions are much appreciated. For details of the meeting place, please contact admin@stmaryincharnwood.org.uk

Everyone is welcome to our All Together Agape Meal at 10am and Evensong at 6pm. This Sunday we celebrate All Saints, which fits well with the conclusion of our sermon series as we consider our
relationship as part ‘OF’ the Church across time and space. At 10am we will be trying something new – an Agape Meal, sharing bread and wine as a sign of our unity and fellowship as the Body of Christ. Agape Meals are part of ancient Christian tradition and have sometimes been used in place of sacramental communion, offering a more inclusive and informal expression of fellowship that does not require a priest to preside.

Please join us for our annual bereavement service that is open to everyone who would like to remember and give thanks to God for a loved one who has died. There will be an opportunity to light a candle in the service and to write the name of your loved one on a card for prayer. The service will be followed by light
refreshments.

This group warmly invites anyone who would welcome some company whether they live alone or not. It is a lovely opportunity to meet together to share lunch and chat. The meetings take place on the last Wednesday of each month at the Toby Carvery, Forest Road at 12 noon. Please contact admin@stmaryincharnwood.org.uk if you would like any more details.

Please join us for Morning Worship at 10am and Evening Communion at 6pm – both with an Advocate slot.
We are continuing our St Mary's Vision series. Last week the focus was 'UP', and our relationship with God. This week we are looking at what it means to be a people that are called to go 'OUT'. The readings are Isaiah 45:1-7 and Matthew 28:16-20. Chris and Keith will be joining us from the SoAR Project to give us their latest updates.

The next meeting will be this Friday, the 20th October at the Forest Gate (i.e. the Toby Carvery on Forest Road). We start between 8pm and 8:15pm. All men are welcome to join us over a drink and friendly discussions about work, St Mary’s, local issues, and people’s interests. Please contact admin@stmaryincharnwood.org.uk if interested in coming or just turn up! We look forward to seeing you.

Why not shine some light, love, and hope during the week of Halloween by getting involved in the
national Streets of Light project? The project is simple and easy to do. Simply sign up via the Streets of Light website by the 16th of October, make your window displays and put them up in your windows from the 30th of October to the 5th of November 2023. There is also a Streets of Light Craft Event on Saturday 14th October, 9:30-11:30am at The Arc Community Hub, Knox Rd, LE11 2UP. It will be great to see loads of LCP churches getting involved in this amazing project as we shine for Jesus during these dark nights.

Please join us for Morning Communion at 10am and Evening Worship at 6pm this Sunday 15th October. This week we are beginning a new sermon series considering what it means to be church using the image of a Toblerone! Please come along to find out more. The readings are Philippians 4:1-9 and Matthew 22:1-14 and we will be thinking about the church as a called community – called to a loving and life-transforming relationship with God, expressed primarily in our worship. At 10am we’ll be singing a song which may be new to some. If you would like to, you can listen to a version of it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKgElhxxAm4

Returning monthly on the second Saturday of the month from 4:45pm to 5:15pm. Join us for a short reflective service in the woodland around the firepit.

Mossy Church is held in the church woodland on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It gives all ages the opportunity to consider God's creation through activities, exploration and creativity. This week at Mossy Church we will be thinking about hiding places, then exploring where bugs hide. Obviously followed by hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows!