Dear All This morning we celebrated the first Sunday of Christmas and the feast of St Stephen which was yesterday. Unfortunately, we no longer have Laura but Gail had recorded the communion settings and Gordon played the hymns unaccompanied so we did have some music to raise our spirits. I… read more >>
Dear All Happy Christmas! We had a very small gathering for our Christmas Eucharist this morning – sadly, reflective of the times we are in. However, the celebration of this most holy festival was very special. Laura sang beautifully enhancing the music, liturgy and sacrament. Together we were able to… read more >>
Our service on Advent IV followed the theme of ‘Preparing‘ having over the last three Sundays had themes of Hoping, Waiting and Fearing. Preparing was the subject of the sermon where Andrea said that there has been considerable criticism levelled at the government that we were insufficiently prepared for this… read more >>
Dear All This has been the most extraordinary Advent! Now with further restrictions coming into place it feels like we are going backwards in this pandemic! But as we all know, nothing stays the same for ever, so take heart, there is light at the end of the tunnel! The winter… read more >>
Towards the end of this most unusual of years, we at St. Andrew’s are continuing the reassuring mediaeval tradition of carol-singing, at a service on Christmas Eve at 5pm. This particular occasion, of course, will involve more listening than singing, but we should have our wonderful cantor for a few… read more >>
It was lovely to have Laura, Martha and Edith back in church this morning now that region restrictions have been lifted. The girls created some lovely Advent Wreath pictures which we will have on the wall for next Sunday. Thank you to Martha and Edith for your art and also… read more >>
Dear All We had another lovely service this morning following the RSCM Advent Pilgrimage. This morning’s theme was fearing. It was wonderful to welcome Laura and the girls back. Once again thank you to the musicians. The St Andrew’s Christmas cards are available at the back of the church –… read more >>