As we enter the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas, everyone is most welcome to come along to join us for any of our services here at St. Columba's. We look forward to seeing you.
Wednesday December 3rd at 7.00 p.m. - Compline for Advent
Do join us for the first our series of Compline services for Advent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Advent to the celebration of Christmas.
Thursday December 4th at 11.00 .am. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are very welcome to join us for this short service of morning prayer led by Revd Dawn, and followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 7th December at 8.30 a.m. - Holy Communion (BCP) [Second Sunday in Advent]
Do join us for our service of Holy Communion, led by Rev Robert Williamson, with congregational hymns. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Sunday 7th December at 6.30 p.m. - Choral Evensong [Second Sunday in Advent]
As we begin our preparations for Christmas, do join us for our service of Evensong on the second Sunday of Advent. Led by the choir, this service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Authorized Version of the Bible (the King James Version). The congregation sings the hymns, and the choir will sing settings of Psalm 72 by Sir Edward Bairstow (1874-1946); the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis ; and the Preces and Responses. The choir will also sing the Advent anthem "Deus tu convertens" by the Spanish composer Pedro Aranaz (1740-1820) based on Psalm 84. A glass of wine and nibbles will be available after the service. All are very welcome.
Wednesday 10th December at 7.00 p.m. - Compline for Advent
Do join us for the second of our series of Compline services for Advent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Advent to the celebration of Christmas.
Thursday 11th December at 11.00 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are very welcome to join us for this short service of morning prayer led by Revd Dawn and followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 14th December at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [Third Sunday in Advent]
Do join us for our service of Holy Communion, led by Rev Robert Williamson, with congregational hymns. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Wednesday 17th December at 7.00 p.m. - Compline for Advent
Do join us for the third and last of our series of Compline services for Advent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Advent to the celebration of Christmas.
Thursday 18th December at 11.00 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are very welcome to join us for this short service of morning prayer led by Revd Dawn, and followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 21st December at 10.45 a.m. - Said Matins (BCP) [Fourth Sunday in Advent]
Our said service of morning prayer is taken from the Book of Common Prayer. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service. All are most welcome.
Sunday 21st December at 6.30 p.m. - Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols [Fourth Sunday in Advent]
All are welcome to this traditional service, which tells the Christmas story through readings and song. Led by Rev Dawn Ward and supported by the choir, the service includes familiar congregational carols as well as choral items old and new. Refreshments will be served after the service; do come and join us.
Tuesday 23rd December at 2.00 p.m. - Crib Service
Revd Dawn will lead this well-loved family service as we place the familiar characters of the nativity story in the stable. Children and families of all ages are welcome.
Wednesday 24th December at 11.30 p.m. - Midnight Mass [Christmas Eve]
Come and join us as we welcome the birth of the Christ child.
Thursday 25th December at 10.00 a.m. - Christmas Morning Service [Christmas Day]
Happy Christmas to all! You are very welcome to join us for this short service of morning prayer led by our Reader, Richard Byas.
Sunday 28th December at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [First Sunday of Christmas]
Do join us for our service of Holy Communion, led by Rev Robert Williamson, with congregational hymns and sermon. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
N.B. The PCC has undertaken all relevant risk assessments in the light of Covid-19 guidance over the past 5 years, and these are reviewed regularly. All restrictions have now been lifted.
In colder weather please dress warmly; the heating is on but the church is a large building.
Please note that at Communion services we have reintroduced Communion in two kinds, i.e. sharing the chalice. If you have any problem with this do mention this to the sidesman or churchwarden before the service. Should you prefer not to receive Communion, do come to the chancel for a blessing, indicating this perhaps by keeping your hands to your sides.
Everyone is most welcome, but if you have any doubts about coming to join us do please check here or contact John Phillips (01845 577034) beforehand for further information; every effort will be made to accommodate you. Access is not ideal, as the path is steep, but a temporary ramp can be provided for wheelchair entrance to the church; do let us know if you need this in place.
THANK YOU - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.