Special events and services coming up in December
8th December: Messy Church Christmas craft making. 4.15pm in the Hall
22nd December: Nativity service 10.00am
We tell the story of Christmas through drama and song, with children playing most of the parts. We welcome all children to come and take part, dressed as an angel, sheep, shepherd, donkey or wise person if they wish. The more the merrier! With refreshments (including hot chocolate) and time to chat afterwards
22nd December: Carols by candlelight 6.30pm
A traditional service of nine lessons and carols by candlelight, followed by refreshments, mulled wine and mince pies
24th December: Crib Service 3.00pm
We tell the Christmas story as we fill the crib with figures and sing familiar carols. An ideal way for families to start their Christmas celebrations.
24th December: Midnight Communion 11.00pm
25th December: Christmas Family Communion 10.00am
Welcome Cafe
Come and join us for weekly ‘Coffee and Chat’ in St Lawrence Hall, Vicarage Lane. Thursday mornings 10.am – 12 noon. All are welcome.
DENS foodbank in Bovingdon
As the cost of living rises the need for foodbank help is increasing.
We have resumed our collection of food for DENS in church. You can leave donated items in the box at the back of church at any time.
If you would like to help taking food collections down to DENS and replenishing our stock of food parcels as and when needed please talk to Dena Tyler dena.tyler01@gmail.com
Sunday services
(see Services page for more details)
We have returned to our normal pattern of worship with singing. We share Communion in both kinds (bread and wine) but those who wish to receive bread only may do so.
Our regular pattern of services:
First Sunday of the month:
10.00 am Family Communion*
All other Sundays:
9.30 am Family Praise
10.30 am Parish Communion* (4th Sunday: Morning Prayer. 5th Sunday: check notices)
In addition on 2nd & 4th Sundays
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
*10.00/10.30 services will also be broadcast over Zoom
If you’d like to join one of our services over Zoom and aren’t on our regular e-mail circulation, please e-mail vicar@stlawrencebovingdon.com for an invitation.
Here is our regular weekly news sheet ‘In Touch’