Dear Friends

Welcome to January 2026. As we begin this year we may be full of joy or maybe we are challenged by our personal circumstances of family, health or wellbeing.

The scripture reading I have chosen for this year may help you and encourage you. It is:- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

You will find this at the back of either St James or St Mary’s from this Sunday onwards as a fridge magnet to help you remember it. It is easy to learn and may help you as you go about your day.

There is lots to look forward to this year, please see the Welcome sheet for more information about the Alpha Course, the Life by the Spirit course, the party at the Rectory and the Quiz Night at Gilston and Eastwick village Hall. These are all opportunities to grow our faith and grow our community, having fun together. I hope they are of interest to you.

Our services this week are both communion services:-

9.30 am St James, High Wych

11.15 am St Mary’s, Gilston

I hope to see you at one of these.

For your information I will be away after the services on Sunday and back at work on Thursday 15th January. Please leave a message, or send an e-mail if you need to talk to me and I will get back to you once I return to work.

Every blessing

Alison