Allhallowtide and Remembrance Sunday

One family, we dwell in him,
one Church, above, beneath;
though now divided by the stream,
the narrow stream of death.

(Charles Wesley)

Friday, 31st October, All Hallows Eve (Halloween)

Join us for our vigil service which (weather permitting) will be held in the Churchyard.
We will have a blessing of the light, prayers, and the bible story of the Witch of Endor told in a dramatic style by candlelight.
After the vigil there will be a party with apple bobbing and our annual pumpkin competition. If you think your pumpkin carving skills are a 'cut above the rest' bring your pumpkin to the service and enter it in! Prizes awarded for different age groups, including adults.
Fancy dress is pretty compulsory for this service (no fake blood or weapons though). Angel costumes are encouraged as it saves on getting a different costume for Christmas!

We all experience the busyness of day to day life that often leaves little time for reflection and remembrance.
In the service we remember before God all those who we have loved and lost.
Different from a day of mourning, our remembrance calls to mind the hope of the resurrection, both theirs and ours, and gives thanks for their faithful testimony.
Come to the service and take time to remember a lost loved one.
This is an evening prayer service with readings from the bible, as well as an act of remembrance in which names of the dearly departed are read and candles light.
This service lasts approximately an hour.

This is a traditional service with readings from the bible, a sermon and communion.
This service lasts approximately half an hour.

The main Sunday Service for all the Church Family.
This is a traditional service with hymns, readings from the Bible, a sermon and communion.
There is usually an Organist, Choir, and Serving Team present for this service.
This service lasts approximately one hour. Refreshments are served afterwards.
We run a Children's Church at this service during term time. Sometimes this is providing colouring in at the back of church, othertimes its providing a more structured activity in the annexe.
You can also watch this service online via our YouTube channel (link is to the top right of the webpage).

The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (often abbreviated as IDOP) is an observance within the Christian calendar in which congregations pray for Christians who are persecuted for their faith.
It falls on the first Sunday of November, within the liturgical period of Allhallowtide, which is dedicated to remembering the martyrs and saints of Christianity.
Evening prayer with readings from the bible.
This service lasts approximately half an hour.

The Service of Remembrance is held every year on Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial in the Churchyard.
This service commemorates "the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts".
This service lasts approximately fifteen minutes.

Join us as we gather in solemn gratitude to honour those who gave their lives in service and sacrifice.
Scouting and Guiding groups will be in attendance, and all are welcome.
This service lasts approximately three quarters of an hour.

(Please note: seating is limited and fills quickly. When the church reaches capacity we may need to restrict access.)

(Please note there is no act of remembrance in the Church or Churchyard on 11th November, as clergy attend the local schools this day.)