to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. (Luke 1:79, NIV)
This Sunday is the first day of Advent, and the countdown, or countup, to Christmas can properly start. What is it we're really really getting ready for?
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.
Our 10:30am service will be an all-age Christingle service, where we will all make a Christingle to help us to think about the light which shines on us, guiding us into peace.
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 YouTube channel and Facebook page.
If you encounter problems with viewing the service via Facebook (or YouTube) please follow the link for YouTube (or Facebook) instead. We have been having some issues with streaming, which we hope have either been resolved, or will be resolved shortly.
Children’s Church
There is no children’s church this Sunday, as we all meet together in the main body of the building.
Advent Sunday
This year, Advent Sunday is on the 1st December, as part of the 10:30 service we will be joined by Northaw School choir. We'll also be making Christingles together during that service.
St Andrew’s Day
This Saturday (30th November), at 4.00pm, there will be a service to mark St Andrew’s day. As in previous years, this will be followed by a fish and chip supper.
Advent and Christmas Services
Publicity for our Advent and Christmas services will be out shortly. Services planned for this Advent and Christmas are:
| Day | Service |
|---|---|
| Sunday 1st December | 10:30pm All-Age Christingle at St Andrew |
| Wednesday 18th December | 10:30am Coffee and Carols at St Andrew |
| Sunday 22nd December | 6pm Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew |
| Tuesday 24th December | 4pm Crib Service at St Thomas |
| 11:30pm Christmas Night Communion at St Thomas | |
| Wednesday 25th December | 10am All Age Christmas Celebration at St Andrew |
| followed by Holy Communion |
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 in December and January, and our Christmas 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.
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.