‘Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.’ (Acts 1:21-22)
The Christian faith stands or falls on its accuracy: did Jesus really do what he said? Did he really die and rise again? Did he really ascend into heaven? When apostles replace Judas, they look for someone who has been a witness to Jesus' life and ministry. We have that witness passed on to us, will we read it and learn more about our amazing saviour? Will we pass it on?
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.
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
Our children’s church continues this Sunday morning in the Undercroft (underneath the main building). Children are welcome from 10:20, and will join us in the main part of the building at the end of the service.
Important Vacancies
At our Annual Meetings on Sunday, we will elect churchwardens, PCC members and Deanery Synod members. These roles are vital to the running of our church, and need to be filled.
If you’d like to know more about them, and what they involve (without any commitment), please talk to Chris.
Annual Meetings
Our Annual Meetings this year are scheduled to take place this Sunday, after the 10:30 service. At the meetings, we will elect churchwardens and PCC members, as well as hear reports from the previous year.
The official notices for the APM and APCM, minutes, and agenda are available in the churches, and online.
Vicar’s Leave
Chris is on leave from Friday 24th May to Monday 3rd June.
9am Service
Due to Chris’ leave, and the difficulties in cover, there will be no 9am service on 26th May or 3rd June.
Contactless Donations
We have a contactless donation collection point on loan for the next three months. This will primarily be at the back of St Andrew. This should only be used for donations to the church. Contactless payments for purchases are available, but through a separate device.
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.
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 services through to October 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.
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.