Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’ And she told them that he had said these things to her. (John 20:18)
This Sunday is Easter Day, and we celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. Mary Magdalene is the first to see Jesus, and she runs with joy to tell the others that he is alive. Why is this so amazing? Can we have the same joy from the same news?
You would be very welcome at our 10:30am service in St Andrew, Cuffley or at 9am for a service of Holy Communion in St Thomas, Northaw, this Sunday, as we look again at the great news that Jesus is alive.
Remember that the clocks go forward on Sunday.
The 10:30am Sunday morning service will also be streamed. This will start at 10:25am, and can be accessed directly via YouTube or Facebook, found on our website, and is advertised on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
If you encounter problems with viewing the service via Facebook (or YouTube) please follow the link for YouTube (or Facebook) instead.
Children’s Church
There is no children’s church this Sunday, as we all meet together in the main body of the building.
Good Friday Service
Our Good Friday service, ‘An Hour at The Cross’, is at 2pm on Friday 29th March. This is a service of readings and songs, with time for quiet reflection.
Easter Day
This Sunday is Easter Day. As in previous years, our 10:30 service will be a service for the whole church family, and will be followed by a service of Holy Communion.
Please note that the clocks go forward on 31st March.
9am Service
From this Sunday, 31st March, the 9am service is moving back to St Thomas, Northaw.
Large Print Bibles
We’ve managed to get hold of some very large print Bibles. The text is larger than we use in the printed sheets. We plan to have some of them available for use in church, and some for sale. If these might be helpful for you, please do use them in the service, and do consider purchasing one.
The Rachel Bradgate Lecture
This year’s Rachel Bradgate lecture will be given by Emily Lucas, tutor at Union School of Theology, and will be on Wednesday 24th April at 7pm in St Andrew. For more details, please see our website.
Bible Reading Resources
There are a lot of resources available online to help with Bible reading. A few of them are here, in case they are helpful for you.
Home Communion
If you’re not able to join us on Sundays, and would appreciate a visit with Holy Communion, please be in touch with Chris.
Rotas
We’re currently using self-signup for the various rotas: blank rotas will be pinned up at the back of St Andrew. If you are one of our regular welcomers, readers, pray-ers, communion assistants, or refreshment helpers, please do sign up where you are able to.
Rotas for April and May services are now available.
If you don’t already help, and this would be something you would like to do, please talk to Chris.
Wednesday Morning prayer
You would be very welcome to join us for a short service of Morning Prayer in St Andrew at 10:00am on Wednesday morning.
Annual Meetings
This is advance notice that our Annual Meetings this year are scheduled to take place on Sunday 12 May, after the 10:30 service.
Vicar’s Sabbatical
After consultation with the PCC and the Diocese, Chris will be on Extended Study Leave (often referred to as a sabbatical) from 1st July to 30th September.
Coffee Shop
Our weekly Coffee Shop will be taking place this Wednesday from 10:30 in St Andrew, Cuffley, you are very welcome to join us.