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LENTEN PRAYER GATHERINGS – Praying for the church.
Praying for protection, direction, healing and blessing on the church at this time of change…..
All are invited to prayer gatherings during Lent (fasting during the day is optional):
All 7.30-8.30pm
Monday 30th March
All welcome.
Announcement from 14 December 2025
Dear all,
It was announced today in church that I have been appointed Rector of All Saints with St Antony in Sanderstead.
The dates of my leaving Christ Church and starting in Sanderstead have stiil to be agreed (and are subject to the Bishop's diary!)
This is a call from God to one more parish and is a fresh start. In no way am I running away from Christ Church (!) and this news is tinged with some sadness at leaving as well as excitement for that new thing God has in store.
Further details to follow and happy to have a chat over coffee if anyone would like to.
Regards
Doug
Rev Doug McHardie
Vicar Christ Church Purley
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 29th March – Clocks go forward
Sunday 29th March - Palm Sunday
Sunday 29th March – Farewell afternoon tea for Doug
Maundy Thursday 2nd April - 8pm Holy Communion followed by vigil
Friday 2nd – Sunday 12th March – office closed
Good Friday 3rd April -AM Easter event
Good Friday 3rd April – 2.30pm Hour at the cross
Easter Sunday 5th April - 8.45 am and 10.15am services
Easter Sunday 5th April - Doug’s last Sunday at Christ Church
Foyer reopens on Tuesday 14th April 2026
Monday 11th May – Installation of Doug at All Saints Sanderstead – more information after Easter.
