Upcoming Events

• • Friday 29th November: Christmas Lights Switch on Event. The lights go on at 6.00 pm. Building up to the switch-on there will be live music, entertainment, and lots of stalls along the high street.
  • Sunday 1st December: Advent Carol Service, 6.00 pm at St. Mary’s Church.
  • Sunday 1st December: World Aids Day & Terrence Higgins Trust (THT):  This day highlights the ongoing need to raise money, increase awareness and improve education about HIV. Wear a red ribbon to show solidarity with those affected by HIV/AIDS. Ribbons will be available in our churches from Sunday 24^th November.  Donations to support THT are very welcome. For further information contact Rosemary Peirce: rosemary.peirce@ntlworld.com or www.tht.org.uk
  • Thursday 5th December. Talking Theology session on Christmas over the ages led by the Revd Mark Bezrerra-Speeks
  • Friday 6th December: The Mayors Carol Service, 7.00 pm at St. Mary’s Church. All are invited and we look forward to welcoming you.
  • Sunday 8th December. Messy Church Christingle Service 4.00 pm, at Windrush School.
  • Sunday 15th December: Carol Services
    5.00 pm at St. John’s Hailey Church.
    6.00 pm at St. Kenelm’s, Minster Lovell.
  • Saturday 21st December: Sing-a-long Carols, from 6.30 pm at St. Mary’s Church. Informal carol singing round the piano led by the church choir and featuring a children’s choir.    Mulled wine, mince pies, soft drinks and biscuits will be offered to reward you.  The event will last approximately one hour.  Entry is free but donations for church funds would be very much appreciated.
  • Sunday 22nd December: 
    6.00 pm Nine Lessons & Carols.  Holy Trinity Church
    6.00 pm Carol Service            St. John’s Curbridge
  • Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24th November
    3.00 pm Crib Service              St. Mary’s Church
    6.00 pm Carol Service            St. Mary’s Church
    11.00 pm Midnight Mass         St. Mary’s Church
    11.00 pm Midnight Mass         St. John’s Hailey
  • Christmas Day 
    9.15 am Eucharist                   St. John’s Curbridge
    9.15 am Eucharist                   St. John’s Hailey
    10.00 am Family Service        St. Kenelm’s, Minster Lovell
    10.45 am Eucharist                 Holy Trinity, Woodgreen
    10.45 am Eucharist                 St. Mary’s Church
  •  Boxing Day   
    12 noon   Eucharist                  St. Mary’s Church

Please contact Benefice Administrator, Michelle Bailey-Wells, if you have any questions about our upcoming events. Telephone 01993 779 492 Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 1:00pm | email office@witneyparish.org.uk

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