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CHRIST CHURCH COURSES – News
The latest cohort of the Pastoral Training course has come to the end of the internal sessions (with 4 sessions from external speakers planned for the new year).
It has been a joy to join with members of All Saints Sanderstead in this course.
Next courses:
Witness course – how to capture and tell your story of faith
Prayer Ministry
How to hear God’s voice
Please contact Doug vicar@christchurchpurley.org.uk to express your interest in any (or all!) of these short courses.
Parking at Christ Church
Parking should only be in in marked bays – on Sundays and during the week.
Special attention should be paid to areas needed for access by emergency vehicles
such as outside the Church oak doors, the entrance from the Brighton Road and on the roundabout.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
LOOKING FORWARD TO DECEMBER AT CHRIST CHURCH
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1-5 Dec |
Christmas Unwrapped for schools |
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7 Dec |
10.15am Worship for everyone Christingle service (8.45 am and 1.45am as usual) |
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13 Dec |
Live Nativity |
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14 Dec |
Sunday services at 8.45am, 10.15am and 11.45am |
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17 Dec |
12noon Midweek Communion and Midweek Lunch |
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21 Dec |
Sunday services at 8.45am, 10.15am and 11.45am |
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21 Dec |
6.30pm Carols by candlelight |
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Wed 24th |
Crib service |
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Midnight Communion |
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Thurs 25th |
10.15am Christmas day All age communion |
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28 Dec |
10.15am All age Communion service |
Supporting Jamaica following the devastation of hurricane Melissa
https://youtu.be/hv8tBsUHH5Y
Bishop Rosemarie writes:
“The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has left behind a trail of destruction and heartbreak. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica and the wider Caribbean at this time of need.
I have written a prayer for those affected, which you are welcome to use and share. You can find it here: Prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean - The Diocese of Southwark
But prayer must also be accompanied by action.
In response to this crisis, Croydon BME Forum and the Windrush Generation Legacy Association are coordinating a relief effort. Their Head Office at 56a Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RG will be open - weekdays – 10am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm for donations. They are requesting items of tinned food, toiletries, and cleaning products specifically – see below for the full list.
Over the coming weeks, volunteers will also be needed to help coordinate and deliver this vital support. If you can help, please contact: info@bmeforum.org
If you prefer to give financially, the Jamaican government has confirmed the following donation sites as legitimate and secure:
Jamaican Government site - Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Red Cross - Donate to Jamaica | Hurricane Melissa | Disaster Fund
With my prayers and blessings, Bishop Rosemarie”
