St Mary's Notices

Please join us for our All-Together Communion service on Sunday 21st January at 10am. This week we’ll be considering two more ‘callings’ – that of Jonah and of the first disciples. There will be a children’s
group and opportunity to share in communion together. The readings are Jonah 3:1-10 and Mark 1:14-20.

Next week (Sunday 28th January), Morning Worship will take place at 10am and Evening Communion will be at 6pm (both with an Advocate slot). As we celebrate the Presentation of Christ at the Temple, we’ll be thinking about the role of older people in encouraging others to praise and worship. The readings will be Malachi 3:1-5 and Luke 2:22-40. There will be a children’s group during the morning service and an update about Intercare at both services.

The next meeting will be at the Forest Gate (i.e. the Toby Carvery on Forest Road) this Friday. 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 the parish office (admin@stmaryincharnwood.org.uk) if interested in coming or just turn up!

Our first meeting this year is at the Grammar School Computer Labs for our annual technology briefing. Previously we have been entertained by virtual reality, amongst other topics, and this year we’re expecting to take a look at artificial intelligence (AI). Don’t be put off - it’s not just for computer buffs and all ladies and gentlemen are welcome! For directions and any specific questions you would like addressed - please see the notices for contact details.

A HUGE Thank You to everyone in the Christmas Choir – it was absolutely lovely, and a joy to be part of. We would love to keep this going throughout the year, meeting from 11:15am - 12 noon, after Morning Service, once a month? Everyone of ALL ages welcome (and you don't have to have sung in the Christmas Choir)! Don’t worry if you can’t make each week – just come whenever you can. The first session is to be on the 14th January.

This week All-Together Worship will be at 10am and Evening Communion will take place at 6pm. There will be opportunity in both services to renew our covenant with God for the coming year. The readings
are 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and John 1:43-51 and we’ll be thinking about what it means to encourage one another to grow in faith as people of all ages and backgrounds.

Please join us at for our All-Together Agape Meal at 10am and our Evensong service at 6pm this Sunday 7th January. This Sunday morning will be an Epiphany Agape service, suitable for all ages. Join us as we think about gift giving and share fellowship in the breaking of bread. Feel free to wear a crown if you have one!
We also warmly welcome Angela Tarry, who will be leading our Evensong service at 6pm this week.

Concert cancelled on January 5th due to illness and to be rescheduled as soon as possible – apologies to all. Thank you all for your understanding and for your support – as soon as we have found another date, we will let everyone know.

Please join us for our service of All-Age Communion at the normal time of 10am. This will be a traditional communion service for the Christmas season, reflecting on the year past and offering our hopes and fears to God for the year ahead.

Happy Christmas! Please join us at 10am for a chance to greet one another and share in the joy of Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Christ in this All-Together Communion service.

Please join us for a retelling of the Christmas Story with carols suitable for all ages! You are invited to come dressed as your favourite Nativity character for this interactive service followed by refreshments. Please note there will be NO service at 10am today! We look forward to seeing you.

We really hope that you can join us for the services we have taking place over the Christmas and New Year period. Please click on the link below for full details. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from all at St Mary's.

Please bring family and friends and join us for this new venture, sharing the nativity story in the woodland area adjacent to Olivia’s Café. There will be a simple telling of the nativity story followed by optional crafts and the opportunity to purchase refreshments from Olivia’s.