News update 22nd December

News update Sunday 22nd December

As well as the usual Sunday morning Eucharist at both churches, this evening at 6.30 pm we have a traditional service of 9 Lessons and Carols at St Thomas' Church.

After the service there will be refreshments, and the raffle for our Christmas Hamper will be drawn.

Tuesday morning services will take place as usual at 10 am on both the 24th and 31st December, and St Thomas' will be open to visitors as usual until 1 pm. 

The Sunday School Nativity and Crib Service will be at 5 pm on Christmas Eve at St Thomas'. Church will be open from 3.30 pm for pre-service hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies. Everyone is welcome to join us for this lovely family service.

Later, at 11.30 pm we celebrate the First Communion of Christmas at St Thomas', with readings, prayers and carols, and a Midnight Eucharist. Come and join us as we welcome the new-born King in the joy of Christmas morning.

On Christmas Day at 9.15 am there is a joyous Family Eucharist at St Agnes' - to which everybody is invited. If anyone from Lees needs a lift up to St Agnes' for this service please see Edith and we will arrange it.

There will be no “Worship for all Generations” this Thursday or on the 2nd January - we’ll be back on Thursday 9th January, 6.30 pm at St Thomas'.  

St Thomas’ Church will be open on St Stephen’s Day, 26th December from 12 noon to 2 pm, so that anyone from the community who needs company, a brew and a biscuit, or just a bit of peace and quiet, can drop in. If you know of anybody who may be lonely please do tell them that we’re here.   

There will be a Parish Eucharist, 10 am at St Thomas’ Church on Sunday the 29th December instead of the usual Sunday services and Sunday Schools. 

As you buy and receive gifts this Christmas please remember those less fortunate than we are. The parish supports several charities including the Booth Centre, Mustard Tree and Impact Community Church. They will be grateful for any Christmas donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, new socks and underwear, and warm clothing. There is very little that we can’t find a need for – so you bring it and we’ll sort it out! 

Advance notice – The annual St Agnes’ Rose Queen White Hart Dinner Dance will be on Friday 20th March. This is a great opportunity to socialise and make new friends. Tickets are £35 each, and a deposit of £10 needs to be paid by the end of December to secure the booking.