The Ross Parishes: Ross-on-Wye, Walford & Brampton Abbotts
Inspiring faith, hope and love in each generation.
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.
We need your help to fill St Mary’s with Halloween light. If you’ve carved a pumpkin bring it along at 3pm this afternoon.
Families are invited to dress up and join us for some light themed Halloween crafts, activities, and treats. We are also having
a pumpkin carving contest- bring your pumpkin by 3pm on the day for judging and decorating!
Don’t miss Halloween at St Mary’s this weekend.
Families are invited to dress up and join us for some light themed Halloween crafts, activities, and treats. We are also having
a pumpkin carving contest- bring your pumpkin by 3pm on the day for judging and decorating!
ALSO: Pumpkin carving demo – St Mary’s 11am, Saturday 30th October – Join us over a cuppa for a pumpkin carving demo by Alex with hints and tips to inspire us all! Come along to watch and chat (or bring your own pumpkin and equipment to carve your own. Children must be supervised by parent/guardian) More info from Caroline 07564 365200
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.
If you’re wondering what to do this evening then come along to this concert in St Mary’s. You can buy tickets online now or just turn up this evening. Hosted by createROSS.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/createross/gwent-chamber-orchestra/2021-10-09/19:30/t-mmvvjg
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!
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.
Fresh coffee and delicious homemade cakes in St Mary’s Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10. The place to be seen, well, the cake’s worth the visit anyway!
Come to St Mary’s and enjoy an evening of political commentary from Quentin Letts (The Times) and Jason Beattie (Daily Mirror) on Friday 19th November, at the beginning of the Christmas Tree Festival. This promises to be a very popular event. Please book tickets early at https://bit.ly/LettsBeattie or https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the-speakers-chair-quentin-letts-jason-beattie-tickets-172681865107
This afternoon we’re excited to be launching a second children’s choir. Quavers (for children from age 4) will be running at St Mary’s from 4 – 5 pm (arrive any time from 3.15) alongside our new Youth Choir (for children of 7 years and older). These are both very new choirs and we are welcoming new singers. Parents, please just bring your children along. There is no charge and no audition.
More information at https://rossparishes.uk/youth-choir
Tickets are on sale now for this great concert at St Mary’s next Saturday (9th October). Hosted by createROSS.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/createross/gwent-chamber-orchestra/2021-10-09/19:30/t-mmvvjg
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
Our next Alpha course will start on the 28th September 2021 in St Mary’s Church at 7pm. You may have heard how this Course has inspired many people, and now there is an opportunity for you to experience it yourself – or be part of the team that help host it.
Alpha will run for 8 weeks until the end of November. All are welcome, and if you would simply like to support Alpha perhaps you could help with catering, or welcoming, or washing up, or marketing or making a donation. All these are ways of inspiring faith in others. Please contact Lou in the Office if you would like to attend Alpha or be part of the support team.
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that tackle some of life’s big questions and explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. The talks are designed to encourage conversation in a friendly, open and informal environment. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish.
The course runs for 8 weeks with each session beginning with food and including a short thought-provoking talk followed by a discussion where you can share what you think with a small group of people. Come for as many of the 8 weeks as you want – everyone’s welcome and there’s no pressure, follow-up or charge.
