Amber Wood – New lay Minister My name is Amber Wood and I will be licensed as a Lay Minister to the Leith Hill Benefice on June 22nd this year. I have been training part-time with the Guildford Diocese Local Ministry Programme for the last 3 years. I have worshipped in Surrey village churches throughout …
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Eco Church
St James’ Abinger, A BRONZE Awarded Eco-Church Sustainable, ecologically-conscious and regenerative living will mean different things to different members of our community, but essentially, we want to all live in a way that restores the planet’s health. We know we all have an important responsibility to live in a way that helps our natural world …
Dedication Weekend
DEDICATION FESTIVAL WEEKEND Concert Saturday 11th MayMarc-Antoine Charpentier – The Four Seasons of the Year: The best music you’ve never heard!Miranda Johnson & Jenny Hansell sopranos with David Hansell harpsichord & organRefreshments 11.30, Concert 12.00 (ends 12.50 approx.)Repeated 3.30/4.00 (ends 4.50 approx.) Choral Evensong Sunday 12th May – At 6.00 pm, led by The Rector, Rev’d Kia PakenhamIncluding …
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
All are welcome to attend the APCM meeting at St. James’ Abinger. Sunday 28th April at 12 noon in St. James’ Church
Good Friday
Good Friday is a poignant day in the Christian calendar; a day where we pause to remember the journey and the sacrifice Jesus made for us all on the cross. To mark this special day the churches across our Benefice are walking and meeting at St. James for a service of reflection at 1pm. There …
Easter Family Fun Day
Family fun day Monday 1st April at St James’ church.
A Book That Changed the World
“A book that changed the world by changing people”. Hilary Swift and Bex Clarke will be leading Bible studies on Paul’s letter to the Romans, a letter that influenced St Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley and many other giants of the church as well as countless ordinary people through the ages. Every 4th Wednesday – next …
What has God got in store for you?
Is God nudging you to explore your gifts and talents? Have you ever been curious about how you can better serve God in your life? Do you want to study God with a bit more depth and be challenged? There is a wealth of opportunity to explore these questions and more through various training …
Youth Mental Health Day – Who Is Your Hero?
It’s Youth Mental Health Day on September 19th. Tell us about a young person in your life who has shown amazing courage, and they’ll get a goodie bag and a mention in the Parish News.
Let’s celebrate our #BeBrave young people! Whether it’s building their confidence, facing difficult situations, learning to work with other people, or doing something new, being brave can mean something different to everyone.
MacMillan Coffee Morning 27th September
Join us on 27th September for a coffee morning in support of Macmillan.
