December’s Update Nicholforest Church had a most successful Christmas Carol Service led by Rev Eric Robinson. The church was full of families who helped create a lively Nativity scene. We had excellent readers of all ages and beautiful music (thanks especially to the organist Graeme Brownlee). The Christingle Service was a joy-filled gathering of young and old followed by the Midnight Mass led by Bishop Peter Ramsden. This was the perfect introduction to Christmas Day when we mark the birth of Jesus Christ. The Church was packed again for the first Nicholforest Christmas Concert. Thank you to The Esk Singers and organist Graeme Brownlee for the music and to Nicholforest Parish Council who kindly supported the event with a small grant. The concert raised over £500 for the Church and the Children's Society. We wish to thank all those who donated flowers and gave their time to decorating the church for the festive season. Particular appreciation goes to Brenda Davidson whose porch decorations were very popular with families taking pictures.
✨ Upcoming Events at Nicholforest Church ✨As we approach this special time of year, we’d love you to join us for our services and celebrations at Nicholforest Church:🌟 Decorating the Church — Saturday, 29th NovemberCome along and lend a hand as we deck the church ready for Advent. ✨1st Sunday Advent - Sunday, 30th November🎶 Nine Lessons and Carols — Sunday, 14th DecemberA traditional service of readings and carols with Eric Robinson. A cherished favourite to welcome the Christmas season.🎄 Christmas Concert — Saturday 20th December at 6 pmJoin us for an evening of festive music and community spirit! Enjoy your favourite carols and refreshments. Let’s fill the church with joy and help make this concert a wonderful success!🕯️ Christingle Service — Christmas EveA beautiful family celebration filled with light, music, and meaning.✝️ Midnight Mass with the Bishop — Christmas EveWelcome Christmas in the stillness of night, as we celebrate this sacred service together.💖 Everyone is welcome — come and share in the warmth, joy, and peace of the season with us at Nicholforest Church.
October has been a full and joyful month for Nicholforest Church, with our Harvest celebrations and other Christian festivals reminding us of the blessings of community and the beauty of giving thanks.The church was beautifully decorated for our Harvest Festival on the 19th October filling the church with warm and welcoming Autumn colours.The PCC would like to express heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our Harvest Supper at Nicholforest Hall. Together we raised a wonderful £1,150.00 — a truly generous amount that will help us keep our beautiful rural church open and welcoming for all.It was a wonderful evening filled with good food, laughter, and fellowship, capturing the true spirit of harvest. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who helped in any way — those who baked, made jams and chutneys, donated produce and flowers to decorate the church, and contributed raffle and auction prizes.Your kindness and support mean so much to our small community church and helps to ensure that it remains a place of worship and gathering for generations to come.And a special thank you to Norman Storey for his splendid work as our auctioneer — a perfect ending to a wonderful night!
