St Mary's Notices

Starting this month, the two previous groups called Ladies who Lunch and Table Talk, will amalgamate to make one group. The new lunch group will keep the name “Table Talk.” Previously for ladies and gents who lived alone, the group now 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 will take place on the last Wednesday of each month at the Toby Carvery, Forest Road at 12 noon.

Please join us at 10am for our regular service of Morning Worship, this week exploring the theme of Christian Unity and Jesus’ call to ‘follow’. There will be a group for children taking place during the service, and an update from Intercare. This week there is no 6pm service at St Mary's. Instead please come to the LCP United Service at 6pm for 6.30pm in the Edward Herbert Building at the University. This is the annual united service of the Loughborough Churches Partnership – a good opportunity to witness to Christian unity as we worship together with those from other churches in the area. A separate email will be sent with more details including arrangements for parking.

Our first meeting this year is on a Tuesday – the 17th of January from 10:15am to 11:45am and will be our annual technology briefing at the Grammar School Computer Labs. For directions and any questions you would like to be addressed by the experts, please see the newsletter for contact details. We hope to see you there!

Come and join us for the first WWCF of the year, which this year will be taking place bi-monthly. ‘Music for Epiphany’ will be performed by Jeremy Kimber with Adele Adshead.

This term we will be looking in the bible to see what it says about God and about us. This week, we are looking at God the Creator and how he created us in His image. There will be play dough and nature art! Everyone welcome! Mossy Church takes place in the woodland at St Mary's.

We are looking forward to welcoming Archdeacon Claire Wood who will be coming to preach and preside at our 10am service. Please come along to give Claire a St Mary’s welcome. A children’s group will be running during the service. At 6pm please come and join us for the first 'Worship with a Creative Flavour' of the year, which this year will be taking place bi-monthly.

In our 10am All Age worship service, we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for signs and symbols as we hear about some important visitors from the Christmas story. And just like them, everyone is welcome!
There will be no YouTube livestream this week. A service of Holy Communion will take place at 6pm. Please come along and welcome Angela Tarry as she leads this service.

If you feel like enjoying a relaxing and uplifting evening with music and refreshments, the EVE Piano Trio will be presenting a concert this Friday January 6th at St Mary’s; playing classical favourites from Mozart, Haydn, and friends through to “Palm Court” cafe and seasonal music. The concert starts at 7:30pm and tickets are free but as space is limited, please book in advance at EveTrio@hotmail.com. Everybody is welcome - please support our concert and church by donating at the end – thank you!

Please join us at 3pm on the 24th December for a retelling of the Christmas Story with carols. You are invited to come dressed as your favourite Nativity character for this interactive service followed by refreshments. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Happy Christmas everybody! Whatever your plans to celebrate this year, I pray that you will know the peace, joy and hope that comes with the message of God's love for us, seen in the gift of Jesus, God with us. Reverend Adele.

A lovely Christmas activity day designed for children up to 8years and their carers, but all ages are very welcome. Bring your wellies to enjoy a woodland trail and quiz, followed by crafts and refreshments indoors, and a free book to take home. It will run from 10am-2pm and you're welcome to drop in any time. Please invite family and neighbours. The event is free with donations welcome to cover costs.

At 10am there will be an All-Age Communion service. Our theme for Christmas this year is ‘sheep’ and the church will be decorated with the many sheep that have been crafted as gifts, so come along and join us as we think about what it means to be a sheep in God’s flock (sheep costumes optional!). Please also join us for Carols by Candlelight at 6pm. Again the church will be decorated so come along and join the flock for a Baaaarilliant start to Christmas! Based on the traditional service of lessons and carols, led by our Christmas Choir.