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Messy Church at St Mary’s this week has a Christingle theme. Please join us.

It would be helpful if you could book a place in advance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/210668333657 but don’t that put you off demo coming to join us if you don’t get around to it.

The Christmas Tree Festival is in full swing. The church is open every day until Tuesday afternoon for you to see the trees. Last night we had more than 100 people for our political event with Quentin Letts and Jason Beattie.

This evening is our Come & Sing concert with Ross Town Band. Details at https://rossparishes.uk/christmas-tree-festival.

We look forward to seeing you.

There’s just a week to go now before the big event of the Christmas Tree Festival: The Come & Sing Concert with Ross Town Band. We’ve sold seven tickets so far and we’re getting worried (two years ago the church was packed). Please cheer us up!

If you fancy coming along and joining the choir, you need to sign up and come along at 5pm. If you just want to come along for the concert then tickets are just £6. Both can be found at https://rossparishes.uk/christmas-tree-festival. Either way, it’s the best way to enjoy the trees.

We look forward to seeing you.

Don’t miss this excellent exhibition in St Mary’s – for one week only!

This evening at 6pm in St Mary’s, our annual All Souls Service takes place, when we remember those who have died recently. During the service the names of those we remember will be read out.

Do let us know when you arrive if you would like us to read out the name of your loved one.

Light refreshments will be provided after the service when there will be an opportunity to talk to one of our ministers if you would like to.

Our family service at Walford this Sunday will be continuing with our green theme – in the world and in the church! Do hope you can come!

We’ll be celebrating God’s wonderful world and our part in working with God to care for all people and creation. We’ll have in our prayers the Earthshot prize winners and contestants, and COP26 as well as people needing our prayers / support and those affected by COVID. 

I’ll have a Prayer Bag for our prayers – do bring any items you would like to add

We’ll also be caring for each other by being mindful of social distancing with the number of Covid cases rising again. We’ll spread out well – but perhaps we’re at the time when it would be a good idea to bring/wear masks? 

See you soon! Caroline

Join us at St Mary’s on Sunday 31st October at 6pm for our annual All Souls Service when we remember those who have died recently. During the service the names of those we remember will be read out.

Do let us know if you are coming and would like us to read out the name of your loved one.

Light refreshments will be provided after the service when there will be an opportunity to talk to one of our ministers if you would like to.

9th – 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week. As a part of raising awareness and supporting those bereaved, our spire will be lit pink and we will be having a short service of remembrance on 15 October 6:45-7pm which will culminate in lighting candles as part of the wave of light. This service will be appropriate for anyone who has lost a baby at any point and those who grieve the inability or lack of opportunity to have children. For more information, contact Tiffany.

God’s world is wonderful! Let’s celebrate it and care for it together! Messy crafts, music, story, activities, prayer, food, friends, fun!

Join us on the first Thursday of the month (7 Oct) as usual between 3.30 and 4.30. 

Our usual zany mix of craft, activities, thought starters, story, prayer, song, food and much more. With socially distanced crafts and activities. Simple refreshments provided but you can also bring your own snacks. 

New for this month St Mary’s Youth choir members will be getting Messy with us! Make a joyful sound together – and hear the great sound they’re learning to make!

Book your free places here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/october-messy-church-at-st-marys-tickets-182406561937?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=October+Messy+Church+at+St+Mary%27s&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

Find out more and discover how you can help at https://rossparishes.uk/giving and if you’ve had an invitation to the cheese & wine evening, it’s this evening at 6pm in church.

Walford Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 3rd October at 11.00 am followed by a Ploughman’s lunch; Charge  £10 per head to include a drink (pay on the day); CHILDREN FREE!  

If you could let us know if you intending to come along it would help us with the catering!

Contact Gay Chinn: gay@cobrey.co.uk 01989 763019 / 0771614188. We look forward to welcoming you.

St Mary’s NEW, FREE YOUTH CHOIR launches on Saturday at 2pm with a taster day. Lydia has been singing at St Mary’s since she was 7, here are her thoughts. More at https://rossparishes.uk/youth-choir