Weekly Notices – Sunday 7 May (Easter 5)

May 5, 2023

 This Sunday’s Services      

Sunday 7 May 2023 (Easter 5) – 08.30 am – Said Eucharist

Sunday 7 2023 (Easter 5) – 10.30 am – Sung Eucharist.

After the Sung Eucharist today a bring and share lunch will be served in the church hall.  All welcome.  

Preacher 

This Sunday Drew will be in the pulpit.

Duty Rotas

On stewarding duty this Sunday is: Ann Millar

Choir Practice

There will be no choir practice this coming Tuesday evening. 

Remaining Coronation Weekend Activities in Christ Church

FLOWER FESTIVAL IN THE CHURCH: Friday 5 May (1 till 4), Sunday 7 May (11.30 till 3.30) and Monday 8 May (10 till 2) 

AUTUMN LADIES LUNCHEON: Saturday 6 May – Coronation Day – (10 till 4)  A luncheon will be held in our church hall for anyone wishing to watch the coronation in the company of others.  Tickets on sale at the door on the day.

CONGREGATIONAL BRING AND SHARE LUNCH: Sunday 7 May (after the Sung Eucharist). 

Warm Community Hub

Thursdays from 12 noon till 3 pm in the church hall.  Come along for a heat, some soup, good company and a chat.  Jackie, who has set the hub up, would love to hear from anybody in the congregation who would be willing to volunteer to help make the Hub work. She looks forward to hearing from you.

Pastoral Care Team Meeting.

The team will have their quarterly meeting on zoom on Wednesday at 2 pm.  The Zoom link will be circulated ten minutes before the start of the meeting.  Keep an eye on your inbox.     

Prayer

When she is with us on Sundays The Revd Liz Clelland will offer pastoral prayer in the Memorial Chapel after the Sung Eucharist to individuals who would like it.

Away Giving Recipients 2023 – 2024

Thanks to everyone who put forward possible recipients for our Away Giving this year. Of the 8 recommendations received the following three were agreed:  The Maggie Centre, The Brain Tumour Charity and Stanmore House and School.

Provincial Online Services      

If you are unable to attend church but would like to engage in some kind of worship, click on the link below for access to the Provincial Online Service which is highlighted on the right-hand side of the “Home” page https://www.scotland.anglican.org       

Church Hall   

If you hear of anyone who is looking for a hall to conduct a group or activity please direct them to Drew (Tel: 01555 663065… Email: thecanteringcanon@outlook.com). We currently have availability most mornings, afternoons and evenings of the week.   

Christmas Services at Christ Church

Christmas Services at Christ Church

ADVENT 4 (Sunday 24th December)10.30 am – Sung Eucharist CHRISTMAS EVE (Sunday 24th December) 6.30 pm – Lessons & Carols...