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Category archives: What’s Happening
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.
Joint Harvest Festival – 1st October, 10.30 at SJ’s
Join us as we celebrate our Harvest blessings on the first Sunday of October at St. James’.
We will be holding the traditional Harvest Auction after the service, to include several jars of Fire Jam…
Peace Ruharuzza is coming to inspire us!
Peace was born into a large poverty-stricken family, and as a small child, she was given away to be a domestic slave for relatives.
Supported by Compassion, Peace gained an education and vowed to dedicate her life to helping the poorest of the poor. She founded the charity Fountain of Peace in 2006, and since then has been providing a loving home to orphaned and abandoned children from the Kyenjojo region of Western Uganda.
Progressive Supper 2023 – 18th November – Save The Date!
This year’s Progressive Supper will be held on Saturday 18th November.
Please save the date! More details from the organising team are on their way.
Bishop of Dorking
It is with great joy that I share with you the news that Paul Davies is to be our new Bishop of Dorking. I have worked with Paul when he was the Archdeacon of Surrey and I have every confidence that he will be a fantastic Bishop.
Photos by drone
On 18th July 2023 some pictures were taken by drone of St James’ church. A few shown here. St James’ Jul23 St James’ Jul23 St James’ Jul23 St James’ Jul23 Christ Church Jul23
Messy Church
On Saturday Messy Church is back after our June break! This month we are celebrating Creation and will be potting oak saplings in decorated pots, starting our prayer quilt project, eating yummy food and generally having crafty fun! If you have children between 0-11 do come along and join in the chaos from 3-5pm!
Prayer
Prayer is fundamental to who we are as Christians. Even those who do not have an sctive belief rarely refuse the offer to be prayed for. S, to this end we have set up a new email address – prayer@abingerandcoldharbour.org. if you, or anyone you know, would like prayer, then do please email me in …
