What a wonderful Advent and Christmas season we had in Turweston church – the church looked so beautiful, thank you so much to all you decorated it, it was splendid!
And how lovely to see so many families – and even grown-ups without children - coming along to share in the Christingle service, it was such a treat and great fun – we actually made Christingles – those who are not familiar – come along this year and check it out, such fun and a wonderful way to explore what The Light of the World means. Great singing too!
Talking of singing the Carol Service was bursting at the seams and I had totally underestimated the amount of carol sheets – we had almost 100 in the church, what a joy to listen to great poems and readings about Christmas and sing some lovely traditional carols AND listen to our fab POP-UP choir. Mulled wine and nibbles added a final extra – THANK YOU to all who contributed by coming along to participate, those who brought refreshments and to our great choir leader who played for us and the lovely choir.
Christmas Morning saw almost 60 people in our church to welcome in this day with readings and carols, a BIG thank you – it was a joyful occasion.
Numbers coming along is great to see growing – but of course it is still so special to have one or two gather, so please do join us as often as you can, we are friendly and welcoming always.
Check out the calendar for the next few months and the church is always – usually – open!
Do join us…Look out for the Easter events – and the church Easter prayer stations to explore…
We need all who can keep this church alive - we want to be a place for the local community to feel very welcome, your parish church, that welcomes all.
In the summer months we hope to have some fun fundraising events…
Revd Paula